Senior Information Systems Officer

Under the technical supervision of the ICT Infrastructure Support Coordinator, the Senior Information Systems Officer will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Central Data Repository (CDR), Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Information System (LIS), including upgrades, routine support, troubleshooting, and training.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design/Manage/migrate/upgrade/Deploy LAN and WAN systems including wireless networks at different health institutions as required
• Maintain/deploy systems for maximum uptime.
• Monitor system performance and resource requirements, specify and install system upgrades.
• Putting appropriate disaster recovery mechanisms in place for critical systems and following up on the implementation.
• Troubleshoot system issues to resolution.
• Manages/deploys multiple servers, and workstations, ensuring proper integration of the systems
• Manages/deploys multiple linked database applications to include security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and development and implementation of bulk data import/export procedures.
• Providing IT Technical support on eHealth Systems for Health Institutions in person or remotely.
• Capacitate information technology (IT) professionals on managing and recovery of databases in cases of system failure
• Conduct eHealth systems training of trainers (TOT) and End Users Training
• Complete performance reports regularly
• Carry out other tasks as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, electrical engineering, or related IT discipline with at least ten years of experience in Health Information Systems administration, deployment, and maintenance activities
• Strong technical skills and understanding of system administration and networking, system security, and maintenance
• Proven experience in network design and deployment as well as providing continuous technical assistance
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English as well as local working languages.
• Having Microsoft, Cisco, or other networking, hardware, and security-related certifications is advantageous

How to Apply

Click here to apply - https://icapacity.icap.columbia.edu/en-us/job/496797/senior-information-systems-officer

NB - Only online applications are received Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

The closing date for receiving applications is – October 13, 2022