​

Project Background
Uganda has made significant strides in addressing Key Population (KP) challenges, especially in areas related to HIV, TB, and Malaria, supported by a nexus of government departments, development partners, and KP communities. However, a glaring gap exists in the centralised and harmonised data collection, management, and utilisation, affecting programming efficiency, evidence-based decision-making, and effective resource allocation.
The recent challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the pressing need for a unified, reliable, and accessible data system. Disparities in data sources, the absence of verifiable datasets, and a focus on client enrolment rather than addressing human rights barriers have created a complex data landscape.
Recognising this, UKPC, in collaboration with UGANET & HRAPF, is spearheading the IKIS initiative. This system is envisioned to centralise, streamline, and enhance KP data management, ensuring a holistic approach to HIV, TB, and Malaria intervention strategies.

Project Objective
• IKIS aims to create a unified platform for KP data collection, management, and coordination in Uganda. It seeks to bridge the existing data gaps, provide a reliable one-stop data hub, and build a robust body of knowledge to guide future KP-focused programming. By centralising data, the system also hopes to bolster the evidence-based approach to KP intervention strategies, enhancing effectiveness and impact.

System Features & Utility
• Centralised Database: A comprehensive repository containing information ranging from client enrolment, care, and outreach to human rights-related barriers, ensuring data is easily accessible and up-to-date.
• Stakeholder Accessibility: Designed to be used by a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from government agencies and development partners to KP communities and academia.
• Harmonisation: Addressing discrepancies in data sources, IKIS will streamline and unify disparate datasets, eliminating contradictions and ensuring data integrity.
• Human Rights Focus: Unlike other systems, IKIS will capture data not just on disease intervention but also on human rights barriers, ensuring a more comprehensive understanding of KP challenges.
• Capacity Building: In addition to data management, IKIS will act as a platform to enhance data collection capacities within the KP constituencies, fostering a culture of evidence-based decision-making.

Purpose of the IT Officer Role
• UKPC wishes to hire a Systems Navigator to manage the technical dimensions of the Integrated KP Information System (IKIS), ensuring robust system performance, security, and seamless user experience.