ICT/Data Entry Manager

About the Company

Uganda Martyrs' Hospital (UMH) is a faith-based hospital under the Diocese of Jinja (https://dioceseofjinja.com) and accredited by the Uganda Catholic Medical Bureau (UCMB - https://ucmb.co.ug), which coordinates Catholic health services across Uganda. UCMB supports its member facilities with health systems strengthening, quality assurance, and information management. Working under the Diocesan Health Office, UMH delivers curative, preventive and promotive health services with a commitment to compassionate, ethical and professional care.

Job Details

Purpose: The ICT/Data Entry Manager is responsible for supporting the hospital's information technology systems, data entry processes, information management, data quality, reporting, and day-to-day ICT operations.

• Location / Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Number of Positions: 1
• Industry: Hospitality and Tourism
• Work Hours: 8 hours
• Base Salary: Not Disclosed
• Reporting: Supports hospital management with accurate information for planning and decision-making; coordinates data entry staff/activities where applicable.
• Posted: Saturday, August 22, 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

ICT Support

• Maintain and support hospital computers, networks, printers, and related ICT equipment.
• Provide technical support to staff and resolve routine ICT problems.
• Install and maintain approved software and applications.
• Support user account management and access controls.
• Monitor ICT equipment and report faults requiring specialised support.
• Assist with data backup and recovery procedures.
• Promote secure and appropriate use of hospital ICT systems.

Data Management

• Supervise and coordinate data entry activities.
• Ensure patient and administrative data is entered accurately and promptly.
• Review data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.
• Identify and correct data quality issues.
• Maintain electronic and physical information systems appropriately.
• Generate routine reports and data summaries for management.
• Support departments in accessing and using relevant data.

Information Security and Confidentiality

• Protect confidential patient and hospital information.
• Apply appropriate data security and access control procedures.
• Educate users on responsible ICT use and information security.
• Report suspected data breaches, unauthorised access, or security incidents.
• Ensure data is backed up according to hospital procedures.

Management and Reporting

• Coordinate data entry staff or activities where applicable.
• Develop and maintain data management procedures.
• Monitor performance and data quality.
• Support hospital management with accurate information for planning and decision-making.
• Maintain ICT and data-related documentation.
• Participate in system upgrades, implementation of new applications, and ICT-related projects.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Statistics, or a related field (Diploma in Records Management or Health Information Science also noted as relevant).
• Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in relevant software applications.
• Knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, data management, and reporting.
• Previous experience in ICT support, data entry, health information management, or a related environment is desirable.
• Minimum experience: 12 months (1 year) desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Good communication, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to protect confidential information and promote information security.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All successful candidates will undergo reference checks and safeguarding screening in accordance with Diocesan recruitment policies.

Job Summary

• Job Category: Administrative (also listed under Healthcare, Human Resources)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda | Jinja
• Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Posted: 2026-08-22 (Saturday, August 22, 2026)
• No of Jobs: 1
• Application Method: Email to dhcjinja@ucmb.co.ug with application letter, detailed CV including contact details of 3 professional referees (physical delivery also accepted per general instruction).