Health Information Systems Lead at PATH

PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit a Health Information Systems Lead. The incumbent shall be responsible for the development, coordination, and monitoring of the implementation of e-Health and related Health Information System (HIS) solutions under USAID Nuru ya Mtoto project, as well as supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation components of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, maintenance, and support of electronic systems (e-health and mhealth solutions). This includes KenyaEMR, NDWH, ADT, e-HTS, Ushauri, Nishauri, Lab systems, CPIMS among others used in HIV C&T, OVC and DREAMS programs
• Provide technical support for eHealth and HIS platforms including providing first-level support, troubleshooting, system testing, applications’ rollout, and providing excellent post-rollout IT support via phone, internet, or in-person as the need arises
• Lead the implementation of a secure, cost-effective technology to host a centralized POC EMR server and data repository for real-time access and retrieval of individual level data
• Working with the M&E Advisors to customize and enhance an internal DHIS2 based system for online reporting and integration of live visual dashboards for performance monitoring
• Lead in capacity building for end users including program staff, LIPs, County and Sub-county staff and service providers at facility on EMR and other HIS products in compliance with national protocols and guid­­elines and provide continuous mentorship.
• Working closely with the Data officers and the M&E Advisors to ensure that data extracts and reports meet the required specifications and to support the data quality team in defining and achieving data quality objectives.
• Collaborating with the M&E Advisor to develop and implement the strategies for EMR systems transition and scale up, systems interoperability/integration, and reporting
• Design, develop, deploy, and implement eHealth and HIS solutions to facilitate real-time data transmission and reporting at LIPs, Health facility, Sub- National, and National levels.
• Lead the program team in devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures for data handling with attention to all technical aspects including weekly data backups both onsite and offsite
• Work closely with MOH (Ministry of Health) counterparts including health facilities and LIPs, to ensure systems are in alignment with national HMIS standards
• Lead in reviewing, formulating, and implementing the HIS policies of the Nuru ya Mtoto Project, overseeing HIS/ICT technology upgrades
• Work with county M&E officers and ensure timely system upgrades and data is backed up and transmitted to the NDWH, NASCOP reporting systems

Required Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology. A minimum of five years of health informatics experience in a health-related project
• Broad and extensive knowledge of IT principles, methods, and techniques; analytical skills and superior knowledge of project management principles to manage projects and work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience in: the design, programming, and administration of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL), Windows Server and Linux Server administration, networking & hardware maintenance, and programming skills in PHP, JavaScript CSS, XML, net (C#, ASP)
• Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining knowledge management systems that facilitate data use for decision-making
• Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of web and m-health-based solutions
• Experience in Electronic Medical Records’ development, implementation, and support
• Working knowledge DATIM and PEPFAR reporting systems is an added advantage
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• 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 analyzing reports
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and high ethical standards
• High level of integrity
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-pressure team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines