The Data Quality Specialist strengthens automated data validation and source-system improvement loops while supporting MOH-led data quality reviews and corrective actions.
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Data Quality Specialist, DART
Category
Information Technology
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
Kampala, Uganda
Vacancies
1 position
Closing Date
Open
Employer / Company
Palladium
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Description (Public)
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a data quality framework covering EMR, DHIS2/eHMIS, eIDSR, eCHIS, laboratory, and NDWH systems
- Define data-quality rules, thresholds, exception workflows, and reconciliation procedures
- Support automated validation controls in data pipelines and dashboards
- Conduct data quality assessments, validation reviews, and root-cause analyses
- Support service-delivery reporting performance targets and improvement plans
- Track corrective actions and ensure issues are resolved at the source system
- Contribute to verification evidence for data quality and milestone achievement
- Build capacity of MOH and partner staff in data-quality management
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in public health, statistics, health informatics, epidemiology, data science, or related field
- At least 4 years of experience in routine health information systems, data quality, M&E, or analytics
- Experience with DHIS2, EMRs, eIDSR, eCHIS, and data quality assessments is highly desirable
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong skills in Excel, SQL, data visualization, and report writing
- Strong facilitation, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Professional fluency in English
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