Job Vacancies at APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited / Gte

Requisition ID: api-23842
Department: Health Informatics

Position Summary

• PHIS3 seeks a Public Health Information System Advisor to support Health Informatics activities.
• The successful candidate will supervise the management and development of the National Data Repository (NDR), the interoperability of the various national Health Information Systems (HIS) platforms and any other related HIS platform as directed by the funders.
• S/He will provide technical and strategic direction and support to the project team to scale up priority health information systems (and their interoperability) at all levels of the health system and will be involved in the management, enhancement, development, and deployment of the NDR and the Laboratory Information Management systems (LIMS).
• S/He will coordinate and liaise with government agencies, other donor-funded projects, implementing partners, CDC, and other stakeholders to build capacity in health informatics.
• He/she will manage the optimization of the current thematic areas (Treatment, HTS, and PMTCT) and the onboarding of the new thematic area (TB/HIV, TB/DOTS, etc.) as directed by the funders.
• The Public Health Information System Advisor reports directly to the Health Informatics lead-in activity implementation and management.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to ensure the implementation, adaptation, improvement, and optimal interoperability of HIS platforms, to capture, store and transmit patient-level data.
• Develop customization solutions with global standard architecture for scalability and sustainability
• Lead development and enhancement of data use and data visualization on any assigned health information system platform in PHIS3 and external stakeholders.
• Develop solutions on demand by coding required applications that conform to global standards
• Strategic ideas and intelligent analysis of problems and profer rapid solutions
• Build technical capacity of MOH staff to manage and upgrade the assigned national HIS platforms.
• Develop and routinely update all processes, standard operating procedures, and documents for software management for the organization
• Coordinate unit activities and maintain software architecture standards.
• Participate in the design, implementation, testing, and launching of HIS Solutions by the informatics and organization at large.
• Develop micro solutions that speak to the goal and objective of the project
• Develop SOPs, concept notes, requirement gathering of project scope and present to management staff and external stakeholders
• Write Health Informatics activity reports and presentation documents for internal and stakeholders
• Collaborate with the government and other stakeholders by attending TWG meetings and implementing the government's activities.
• Support the setting up of a pool of informatics specialists in the relevant GON Ministries.
• Ensure all unit activities are documented appropriately and made available to the relevant stakeholders.
• Attend designated meetings and make technical presentations in relation to cross-cutting issues at different levels (Team lead meetings, general staff meetings) and with external stakeholders (GON, meetings with Implementing Partners meetings).
• Carry out presentations to stakeholders and internal staff on specific deliverables and solutions
• Develop and facilitate an effective planning process for the deployment and implementation of health information data exchange.
• Provide technical assistant to ensure the implementation, adaptation, and improvement of national interoperable electronic HIS platforms, to capture, store and transmit patient-level or service-based data
• Lead development and enhancement of data use and data visualization on the assigned HIS platform.
• Build technical capacity of MOH staff to manage and upgrade the assigned national HIS platforms.
• Develop and routinely update all processes, standard operating procedures, and documents for software management for the organization
• Coordinate unit activities and maintain software architecture standards.
• Participate in the design, implementation, testing, and launching of HIS Solutions by the organization

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc. in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other related areas. A Master's Degree is an added advantage.
• 7 - 8 years experience working in complex, consensus-driven environments, and demonstrated success developing a variety of software systems including analysis, design, implementation, and deployment tasks.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in health informatics, including experience in Health Information Exchange (HIE) organizations or state health agencies advancing HIE initiatives, with demonstrated knowledge of HL7, FHIR, and CCDs.
• Experienced in coding languages e.g. PHP, C+, Java, C#, VB.NET, etc. with a good knowledge of their ecosystems.
• Proficiency with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Web services APIs, working in mixed environments including Linux, Unix and/or Windows on desktop, server, tablet, and mobile systems
• Demonstrated understanding: of healthcare software applications across the hospital, public health, and private practice domains of health information technology standards of barriers to health information technology and regional health information exchange.
• Experience in project management of digital health projects, with demonstrated knowledge of software quality assurance and software development methodologies. Thought leadership in the fields of health information systems and/or technology for global health.
• Strong knowledge and experience with data extract, transform, and load (ETL) principles, methods, and technology, and the use of application programming interfaces (APIs) for electronic data transfer.
• Eight (8) years of professional experience in implementing health information management systems at the national and subnational level, including DHIS2, EMRs, and mobile data collection products. Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with a Systems Integrator (SI) or Independent Software Vendor (ISV) in the health care technology industry focused on Health Information Exchanges and/or analytics
• Experience working on a team in a developing country to create interoperability among information systems, including the use of unique patient identifiers across systems, is desired.
• Experience with small- and large-scale data analysis and presentation, visualization, and reporting
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, leadership, coaching, and team-building skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships to help achieve organizational goals.
• The ability to work well under pressure and develop effective compromise when needed; skilled at change management, crisis management, and problem-solving,
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes, including business process analysis, workflow, requirements specification development, and data modeling.
• Experience working in a team in a developing country to create interoperability among information systems, including the use of unique patient identifiers across systems, is desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required), with fluency in English language. Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning methodology and documentation processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with users and various stakeholders (local and international); developed cultural awareness and innovation sense.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

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Requisition ID: api-88222
Department: Health Informatics

Position Summary

• PHIS3 seeks a Health Informatics Seniot Technical Analyst to support Health Information activities in the project.
• The Health Informatics Senior Technical Analyst will assist the development, implementation, supervision, and management of the electronic information systems.
• This function will include assisting the software programming team in developing actual logic statements for the coding of M&E indicators and ensuring that the development is done according to already established standards and procedures.
• S/he will also ensure optimal functionality of all eHealth and mHealth systems and project databases.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of National Data Repository related duties
• Support the management of NASCP data links and website functions
• Support activities on Health informatics and Strategic Information
• Provide on-site IT and technical support to individuals and departments within the organization.
• Prepare or edit documents including infographics, PowerPoint presentations, reports, manuals,
• Give recommendations relating to IT issues on the best course of action to ensure standard procedures are followed.
• Interface with stakeholders as NASCP POC for IT assets and infrastructure.
• Design and support the production of NASCP bulletin and e media.
• Conduct assessments of health informatics environments, synthesize pertinent information, identify implications for planning, development, and provide recommendations to PHIS3 management on health system designs and implementations.
• Maintenance and upgrade of electronic health information systems (HIS) hardware and software used for program Monitoring, Quality Improvement, and Evaluation.
• Supervise the deployment of the developed M & E software and database tools to sites.
• Support the database staff in developing standard operating procedures, user manuals, and data management procedure documents for all electronic information systems.
• Ensure coordination in electronic information systems planning, development, and implementation between the Ministry of Health departments, units, and appropriate external organizations.
• Prepare timely progress and periodic reports on information systems tool development and implementation.
• Development and/or adaption of software, database, and other tools for reporting and data output requirements for both internal use, donors use and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
• Deployment of relevant hardware, software, and database tools to new sites as identified by implementing partners.
• Ensure the maintenance and functioning of health information systems across implementing partners.
• Conduct assessments of health informatics environments, synthesize pertinent information, and identify implications for planning and development.
• Prepare timely progress and periodic reports on information systems tool development and implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Social Science, Medical Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology, or a related field.
• MPH / MA / MS or similar Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Information Management strong background in epidemiology, biostatistics or M & E or similar Degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level monitoring and evaluation system implementation.
• Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• At least five (5) or more years of experience in Software Development, Database Management, or Health Informatics.
• Familiarity with USAID/PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs, Nigerian public sector health system, and HIV/AIDS response.
• Competency in programming languages. (Java or other web/mobile related technologies, Spring Boot, React Framework or other frontend web frameworks, and Database Management with PostgreSQL or MySQL).
• High-level software analysis and design skills.
• Cooperative, competent, hardworking, flexible, and dependable in a multi-cultural, open office situation.
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to mentor and train colleagues in software design and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with software debugging and testing.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others on Software development and Database management tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
•  Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.