Database Specialist

Position Title: Database Specialist-Locum
Department: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Reports to: MEL Manager- Locum
Directly Supervises: None
Job Purpose
Under the supervision of the Locum MEL Manager, the Database Manager will be responsible for administration, management, design, documentation and evaluation of a variety of database management systems, EMRs and Supplementary data tools, software Design, Software Debugging, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Software Development Fundamentals, Software Development Process, Software Requirements. In addition, the successful applicant will perform database and transaction log backups, as well as maintenance and monitoring of database server performance and backup automation of life saving HIV/TB data.
Duties and responsibilities.
• Work with program and district/site teams toward
strengthening the hub/hub network for sample and
result transport / referral for Viral Load, EID PCR,
CD4, sputum, serology and chemistry within
acceptable Turn Around Times (TATs).
• Work plan & work with Program officers and their
respective district hub coordinators in skilling
district/site-based laboratory teams in provision of
quality comprehensive HIV/TB laboratory services,
commodity management and quality assurance
• Work closely with the logistics/Supply chain
Advisor to ensure accurate, complete laboratory
orders and timely redistributions within the
supported facilities/districts.
• Collaborate with the locum program officers to
conduct laboratory systems related quality
controls, namely quality control inspections and
high-quality documentation of lab processes across
the supported laboratories.
• Monitor the implementation of Laboratory
accreditation processes and WHO AFRO SLMTA
accreditation standards.
• Monitor equipment functionality including periodic
service, maintenance and repair

• Skill project staff who will be collecting the data using
both electronic and paper-based case report forms.
• Skill all site teams on using the EMR analysis tool for
reporting.
• To supervise data collection using ODK and ensure
accurate and timely data entry and query resolution.
• Develop and oversee the scheduling of database
projects, database and transaction log backups,
notifications, and database replication between multiple
database servers and remote sites;
• Review technical designs, reports, documentation, and
other materials produced by staff.
• Support project M&E and technical staff to retrieve the
needed data from the project database.
• Work with the project MEL team to ensure that the
project dashboards (online and offline) are regularly
updated and accessed by the necessary audiences.
• Conduct user skilling on the current trends in
technology including AI.
• Share learnings and success stories.
• Perform other duties as per project demands.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent
qualification. Possession of a Post-graduate qualification
in the same fields is an added advantage.
• At least five years of recent experience in developing
and/or managing health information Systems /databases
especially Uganda EMR and eAFYA

How to apply: All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: jobs@jcrc.org.ug
The application deadline is Tuesday, 16 th May 2025 at 05:00 pm. Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks.
Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing
the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification