Manager, Health Informatics at eHealth Systems Africa

Purpose of the position

• The Manager, Health Informatics will work with the team to develop software solutions by studying information needs.
• S/he will represent the software department in Kano, externally and internally.
• This involves resource hiring, managing the software department, budgeting and communication with stakeholders and donors.
• S/he will also provide summarized information on development and service issues, supports and develop software engineers by providing advice, coaching and educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned:
• Leads any new proposals in close coordination with the country and the software department.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to identify the requirements for new software programs.
• Consults with internal departments to identify functional needs and include project objectives.
• Software managers monitor progress against intermediate and final development targets
• conduct regular team meetings to review progress and to identify potential obstacles to completion.
• Identify functional requirements of departments and provide the basis for a solution  development strategy that gives the software team a clear sense of direction
• Exercises independent judgment and discretion in overall project management by prioritizing, planning and tracking project progress.
• Researches product development options and provides analysis for product direction.
• Evaluates employee performance, sets expectations and goals for the department and individual staff members, recruits, disciplines and trains staff.
• Creates the initial project budget with the assistance of the software department in Kano.
• Hiring and building up a software team in Kano in collaboration with the department head
• Keywords: Software development, Team Management, Department Manager.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or related field.
• 7-10 years related professional experience in IT management.
• Performing evaluations and preparing assessment reports for a position as an advisor.
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Ability to work both in collaboration with others on a project team and independently on tasks.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing professional relationships and professionally engaging with partners.
• Cultural sensitivity, sound judgment, and strong interest in working in a demanding environment, with the organizational ability to handle multiple tasks around ambitious deadlines.
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to eHA’s mission and vision exemplified through professional background or a history of community involvement.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and cultural environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain partnerships at local and international levels. Ability to act as a change agent and positively influence others.
• Ability to identify and promote best practices
• Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
• Ability to assess and learn new technology quickly.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of technology project management
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegate, and make timely/quality decisions
• Training and presentation experience is preferred.