Technical Assistant - Systems Development Re-advertisement at Gold Star Kenya

Requisition ID: GSK-TASD-052

Reports To: Technical Officer, Systems Specialist (GIS, mHealth) Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Technical Assistant-Systems Development will be part of the M&E team at HIV Service Delivery Support Activity - Rift Valley and will work under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer, Systems Specialist (GIS, mHealth). Under guidance of the Technical Officer, Systems Specialist (GIS, mHealth), he/she will lead the design and maintenance of a comprehensive information resource for programs and reporting of complex information. Provide advice on

software and hardware needs. He/she will participate in other activities related t HMIS, research,

targeted evaluation, surveillance surveys and monitoring and evaluation as well as provide assistance and training t system users.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Database Design and Development:
  • Develop new and/or adapt existing computerized performance reporting systems, including enhanced user interfaces and compatibility across reporting systems using Java, Access, Visual Basic and SQL in response t meet project information needs
  • Install developed applications, writes application manuals, and train users. Provides ongoing maintenance and support t users of database applications.
  • Provides assistance t staff in database design based on technical knowledge of field.
  • Provides adequate documentation of database applications.
  • Perform needs assessment and works with Technical staff at project and implementing partner level t determine feasibility of development of new databases and enhancements or modifications t existing databases
  • Develops and ensures adherence t data management policies e.g. USG t ensure the security and confidentiality project data.
  • Monitors staff compliance with confidentiality policies t assure that security standards are met.
  • Maintains project databases for routine data, reporting data quality and service quality assessments.
  • Monitors and optimizes database design, content, structure and other management issues.
  • Performs backup and recovery of all databases. Takes appropriate measures t ensure the
  • security of the data.
  • Recommends hardware and software upgrades to the database server as needed.
• Hardware and Software:
  • Assists in the management of hardware and software as related t the operations of the databases, including system development and maintenance, recommends purchase of new hardware and software maintenance of records and reports relating t database operations and data/project archives. Provide leadership in the use of major health and medical related software.
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Director

REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES

• Experience in database development, management of information systems and health informatics
• Experience in developing mobile applications
• Experience using new online technologies for knowledge sharing and collaboration is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience assessing users’ data needs and designing user-friendly IT solutions t promote strategic decision-making throughout the project life cycle.
• Experience in training users on databases
• Keen t maintain data security and data quality systems
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Tact and diplomacy in dealing with implementing partners

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:

• Degree in Computer Science, Health informatics, Mathematics or a related field with at least
• 2 years’ hands on experience OR Advanced Diploma in Software design or related areas with
  5 years’ experience
• Professional experience in database design and development using SQL (MySQL, MSSQL, JavaDB, PostgreSQL).
• Proven programming skills using either .Net Framework or Java, web development technologies (PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript) and mobile/SMS application development technologies.
• Advanced skills in at least tw of the following statistical packages: SPSS, Epi Info, Stata.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, Excel, and Ms Access
• Knowledge and/or experience with GIS analysis technologies (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Knowledge and/or experience with open source software (ODK, DHIS2, Kob Toolbox) is an added advantage
• Demonstrated ability t transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings.