Database Officer at Pro-Health International

Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Database manager will be responsible for the setup, organization, maintenance and updating of databases and management information systems (MIS) at National, PEPFAR and CSO levels; such as the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS), PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability, Transparency & Impact (DATIM),
• She / he will develop computer programs and troubleshoot databases to generate data, data tables and reports in order to respond to program and donor reporting requirements, on schedule and as the need arises.
• Serve as a liaison between the Project and USAID or her agent(s) on MIS related activities and in turn provide overall technical support on database organization, maintenance, development and update, to the SMILE, project M&E and CSOs teams in the delivery of project mandates in line with all USG accepted policies and procedures
• Support the planning and delivery of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions for CSOs and M&E team. Support the DSI to ensure CSOs understand the Information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements
• Provided oversight support for the implementation and updates of the existing MIS systems used by PHI and CSOs comprising National OVC management Information system (NOMIS), Program management information system (PMIS) and DATIM and this will include but not limited to onsite installation, setup, data entry procedures, and data transmission.

Minimum Qualification / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and / or Information Communication Technology (ICT) with emphasis in biostatstics, system analysis and software development using a variety of software applications.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of ICT and database management in an international non-governmental organization.
• Demonstrable skill in configuring and troubleshooting a wide range of databases, management information systems (MIS) and Windows servers.
• Programming in Java, SQL Server 2005 and MySQL, and Php will be an added advantage.
• Ability to carry data management activities of quantitative and qualitative nature using any of the software applications: CSPro, SPSS, Iform Builder; or STATA will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
• Ability to support partners working at a distance to achieve results against program objectives / targets.