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
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