Health Informatics Officer at National AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Infections Control and Hepatitis Programme (NASCP)

Background

• Engagement of a Health Informatics Officer to provide technical support for the optimization of the National Data Repository (NDR), the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and any other HIS platform.
• We are implementing a CDC supported 5-year project to deliver client-centered high quality comprehensive HIV care and treatment and laboratory services to reach the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and end AIDS by 2030.
• This project employs a patient-centered approach that integrates contextual health systems strengthening with comprehensive HIV care, including critical services mainstreamed towards those infected and affected by HIV.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret data to identify areas for improvement
• Support development of health information systems that support the collection, sharing, standardization and integration of healthcare data
• Support training at national, sub-national and service delivery levels on health information system, deployment and management.
• Provide technical support optimize network security and maintain data bases
• Document processes, maintain records and prepare reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contracting & Accountability:

• The officer will be accountable to the National Coordinator reporting directly to the National Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Health Information Management/Records, Health Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience.
• Proficient in electronic medical record and health information management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment

Deliverables:

• Monthly and timely programme data aggregation and analysis.
• Monthly Data dashboard.
• Monthly fact sheet.

Renumeration
S/he will be paid competitive fees for the agreed duration based on qualification and experience.