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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