Information Systems Specialist - HIV CS(REDCap)

Under the technical supervision of the ICT Infrastructure Support Coordinator, the Information Systems Specialist will provide technical support to EPHI and Regional Health Bureaus on an electronic reporting system (REDCap) for HIV CBS including the training, implantation, data analysis and visualization, data security concerns, development and implementation of data quality control measures, system troubleshooting and will Contribute to development of concept notes, data reporting templates and tables, job aids, user guides and standard operating procedures on REDCap, Power BI and other electronic Health Information Systems implemented at EPHI.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support to EPHI and RHB on implementing REDCap and Power BI.
• Provide support to EPHI and RHBs in data analysis and visualization in response to information needs.
• Putting appropriate disaster recovery mechanisms in place for critical systems and following up on the implementation.
• Provide guidance and advice on information security best practices
• Support the development and implementation of data quality control measures that will monitor accurate and complete capture of health program data.
• Contribute to the development of concept notes, data reporting templates and tables, job aids, user guides, and standard operating procedures on REDCap and other electronic Health Information Systems.
• Providing technical input to systems integration and use of data management information systems, e.g., REDCap, SmartCare ART (EMR), Health Information Exchanges (HIE), and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use.
• Ensuring a high level of communication and close working relationships with EPHI and RHBs
• Support provision of training of electronic Health Information Systems at different levels of the health care system
• Complete performance reports regularly
• Perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering, and preferably master’s degree in Health Informatics or related discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience in HIS
• Ability to work in close collaboration with various stakeholders (e.g. Ministry of Health, local government authorities, partner organizations, civil society, and donors)
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English as well as local working languages.
• Previous experience working at the National or Regional level on HIS-related activities is advantageous

How to Apply

Click here to apply - https://icapacity.icap.columbia.edu/en-us/job/496796/information-systems-specialist-hiv-csredcap

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

The closing date for receiving applications is – October 12, 2022