Senior Health Informatics Officer at Elizabeth Glaser

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect as a Title ?

• Expand EGPAF Kenya’s HIS Strategy and Portfolio by participating in the deployment of The Foundation’s Cloud KenyaEMR implementation model and other participating Health Information Systems/Products (AfyaSTAT, Ushauri, WebADT, Lab Manifest, Interoperability Later, e.t.c.).
• Provide Tier 1 technical support to end users of Health Information Systems deployed in supported facilities.
• Design, develop and implement web-based and mobile health solutions to facilitate real-time data transmission and report sharing within EGPAF-supported projects.
• Design, develop, deploy and support electronic systems for patient monitoring, as well as the aggregate database for program monitoring and reporting to MOH and donors.
• Support in extraction and aggregation of data for program progress monitoring and reporting through DATIM, 3PM, MOH system (DHIS), and internal review systems.
• Respond to routine and ad hoc data requests from the program, donor, and other stakeholders.
• Design performance indicator dashboards and summaries to help track and inform on program performance.
• Support timely and routine uploads of facility KenyaEMR data into the National Data Warehouse (NDWH).
• Stakeholder involvement: Represent the organization in key stakeholder Health information system (HIS) engagement forums with the donors (CDC/USAID); MOH/NASCOP HIS, National HIS partner, etc.
• Monitor progress, and support where necessary, utilization of KenyaEMR at point of care in all service delivery points within facilities supported by EGPAF.
• Build the capacity of EGPAF staff, Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders or implementing partners to manage and maintain the various HIS products developed and supported by EGPAF. Ensure that the program staff have enough capacity for operating both internal and other Health Information Systems.
• Perform routine data accuracy and integrity checks.
• Hardware and network setup and maintenance.
• Liaise with EGPAF HQ HIS team.
• Supervise, manage, and capacity-build Health informatics Officers and Health Informatics Interns who report to him/her.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• At least 3years Experience in providing direct technical support in implementation of health informatics platforms specific to HIV/TB projects is a must (KenyaEMR, AfyaSTAT, Ushauri, WebADT, Interoperability Layer, Lab Manifest etc.).
• Working knowledge of DATIM & PEPFAR reporting systems.
• Adept in Java, JavaScript, MySQL, Shell scripting, Angular Js, React Js, XML, .net (C#, ASP).
• Demonstrated technical experience integrating different data sources from/to different databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Open MRS framework) while addressing data quality; database performance, optimization, data aggregation using PostgreSQL/SQL query scripts.
• 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 Windows Server and Linux Server Administration.
• Experience in networking & hardware maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-pressure team environment.
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Competencies

The Ideal Candidate Will Either Be Proficient Or Advanced In The Following Set Of Competencies, Specific To This Position’s Level Of Officer

The Foundation expects all employees to possess the fundamental competencies of interpersonal skills, communication, accountability, continual learning, and driving results.

• Team Building – Team building is a person’s ability to inspire and foster team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. He/she also facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish goals.
• Customer Service – Customer service is a person’s ability to anticipate and meet the needs of internal and external customers while delivering high-quality products and services and being committed to continuous improvement.
• Decisiveness – Decisiveness is a person’s ability to make well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences. He/she will also perceive the impact and implications of decisions.