Job Details
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Health Informatics Coordinator – in Siaya.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor, the incumbent shall be responsible for the implementation of solutions that will lead to real-time data collection, submission and sharing.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, deploy and support Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
- Design reporting and program monitoring dashboards
- Start-up and implement computerisation in new sites identified by the M&E Advisor
- Support in extraction and aggregation of data for program progress monitoring and reporting through the DATIM and Ministry of Health (MoH) system (DHIS)
- Design, develop and implement web-based and mobile health solutions to facilitate real time data transmission and report sharing
- Design, develop, deploy and support electronic systems for patient monitoring, as well as an aggregate database for program monitoring and reporting to MoH and donors
- Implementation of solutions that will lead to real-time data collection, submission and sharing
- Hardware and network setup and maintenance
- Write programming scripts to perform automated data accuracy checks and generate reports of any identified inconsistencies
Qualifications
- At least Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Information Technology
- Experience in the design, programming and administration of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
- Experience in the Windows Server and Linux Server administration
- Experience in networking & hardware maintenance
- Experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining knowledge management systems that facilitate data use for decision-making
- Demonstrable experience in development and implementation of web and m-health based solutions
- Experience in Electronic Medical Records’ development, implementation and support
- Experience in programming skills in PHP, JavaScript CSS, XML, net (C#, ASP)
- Working knowledge of DATIM and PEPFAR reporting systems
- Ability to work effectively in a busy, high pressure team environment
- Ability to prioritise workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines
- Strong oral and written communications skills
Required Competencies
- Working knowledge of USG funded programs and reporting requirements
- Documented evidence of HIV/AIDS laboratory training as part on continuing professional development
- Dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills
- Takes initiative and is able to work without supervision in a dynamic multi-cultural environment
- Proficiency in relevant computer packages for generating and analysing reports
- Ability to exhibit professionalism and high ethical standards
- High level of integrity
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