Assistant Data Entry Clerk -Rakai
We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Data Entry Clerk to join our research organization. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our data. Your primary responsibility will be to accurately capture and edit data, ensuring proper storage of raw data in accordance with the organization’s established standards and protocols.
Responsibilities
- Enter collected data collected by the survey/census teams
- Run inconsistency programs and make edits on the stored data.
- Ensure proper storage of forms and backups.
- Ensure proper filing, storage and retrieval of forms and backups.
Must Have
- Diploma/certificate in Records Management, Secretarial, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related courses.
- High Level of Integrity
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Good Communication skills
- Teamwork/Team building skills
- Strong analytical skills
What We Offer
Rakai Health Sciences Program (RHSP) is a collaborative biomedical research and service delivery organization. RHSP strives to improve the quality of life of the local and international population through a combination of community-based research, curative services, and prevention strategies in Uganda.
Each employee has a chance to see the impact of his work. You can make a real contribution to the success of the company.
What’s great in the job?
- Impactful Work: As a Data Entry Clerk, you’ll directly contribute to a mission that enhances life quality through research and community services. Your work will have a significant impact on the success and accuracy of research projects, making this role highly rewarding and fulfilling.
- Growth Opportunities: Beyond data entry, you will have the chance to improve data management practices, propose process enhancements, and assist in the refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This offers great opportunities for professional development and innovation.
- Hands-On Experience: The role allows you to gain practical, hands-on experience with various aspects of data management, including data audits, quality control, and ensuring proper storage of critical research data.
- Compliance and Integrity Focus: This position emphasizes maintaining high standards of data integrity and compliance with established protocols, aligning with the best practices in research data management.
- Team Interaction: You will collaborate closely with Data Management Officers and other team members to resolve data discrepancies and ensure high data quality. This enhances teamwork, communication skills, and stakeholder management.
- Capacity Building: There will be opportunities to support and train junior data staff or assistants, helping you build leadership and mentoring skills, as well as conducting data quality checks that enhance overall organizational capacity.
- Varied Tasks: The role involves both routine data entry tasks and the chance to engage in more strategic activities like data audits and process improvements, keeping the work dynamic and interesting.
