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The Centre for Disease Control (CDC) Project through the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation invites applications from qualified candidates for the positions below to be submitted on or before 21st March, 2012 to the Ministry Headquarters- Afya House HRM Department Room 314.

Applications to be made using PSC2 forms which can be downloaded from the PSC website.

You are advised to attach copies of the following documents:

  • National Identity Card.
  • Academic Certificates and testimonials.
  • Detailed CVs.

Data Officer

The officer will work under minimal supervision of the Head, National HIV Reference Lab.

Duties and responsibilities

  • The key role will be to collate, manage, analyze, and maintain databases for the program.
  • Develop data-capture tools and assist in training on tools of data collection.
  • Ensuring timely reporting, data analysis and report writing.

Requirement for Appointment

Bachelors degree in statistics, Mathematics, or related field(s).

Experience/Skills:

Minimum 3 years data management experience required including:

  • Design/development of computer databases.
  • SQL-based programming for data manipulation/report writing.
  • Production, processing, and storage of forms, and documentation skills.
  • Minimum 2 years supervisory experience required.
  • Effective management of data clerks and support personnel.
  • Ability to organize accurate and efficient workflow.
  • Excellent knowledge of statistical packages (SAS/SPSS/STATA).
  • At least one programming language, database management, relational database design, and standard office tools required.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with program managers and staff required.
  • Good judgment in problem solving, awareness of own limitations, and strong internal motivation essential. Field experience with data collection and statistical analysis required.

Consolidated Salary: 68,750 per month

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications and CVs to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and copied to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by Friday 16 March , 2012.