Technical Lead/Management Information Systems Senior at USAID

Job Description

• This position will provide technical leadership and coordination for all Management Information Systems (MIS) projects and activities, across all task orders in Global Health Supply Chain
• Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Nigeria. The position will be the primary point of contact for GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS and related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and documentation for MIS and related projects / activities.
• Evaluate available technologies and recommend the most suitable option that will support the MIS activity for the GHSC-PSM project.
• Facilitate user requirements definition and documentation meetings / workshops
• Develop implementation strategies for MIS activities / projects
• Establish required documentation for MIS Project.
• Ensure that all PSM Nigeria MIS implementations are in compliance with USAID requirements.
• Lead the assessment/evaluation of MIS activities / projects
• Support the development and deployment of appropriate MIS applications for use by the PSM Nigeria program, the funders and other relevant partners
• Lead training and capacity development activities for MIS applications users
• Serve as the POC and representative of GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS issues
• Lead the administration and management of GHSC-PSM MIS platform
• Support data analysis and dissemination available data to inform project management.
• Lead the analysis and periodic sharing of information for decision making by relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise a team of MIS advisors to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables.

Technical Skills and knowledge required:

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs is a requirement.
• Knowledge of data management processes and tools, including web-based database systems is required.
• Ability to troubleshoot systems related problems and maintain security of the systems
• Proficiency in working with the office applications, ERP software, communications systems.
• Good project management skills
• Familiarity with USG requirements for MIS project development and implementation
• Experienced in USG funded managing information systems projects Knowledge of public health programs, strategies. methods, processes and techniques is required.
• Strong skills in project monitoring, interpretation and evaluation of data are required. Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
• Ability to facilitate training / workshops and present technical and strategic Information data in a clear and concise manner to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge/experience in MIS.
• Ability to lead a team, and coordinate across different teams.

Qualifications
Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Master degree in Management Information Systems, Information Communications Technology or a related field.
• Professional Certifications related to setting information management systems.
• At least 5 years of work experience in setting up and managing ICT-based knowledge and information management systems
• At least 3 years experience in training and mentoring staff in ICT particularly developing countries.