DHIS2 Database Manager and System Developer

Major Duties and responsibilities:

 As a member of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning  team; actively participates in the designing of indicators, develop forms and electronic based systems in collaboration and cooperation with partners like MoH, EPHI, regional health bureaus, regional reference laboratories, and USAID

• Built an open access domain to facilitate Implementation of DHIS2 based database.
• Develop an APIs required for the integration of the DHIS2 to any other systems internally and with external partners.
• Installation, updates, and maintenance of all DB relates software i.e., Java script, Postgres.
• Develop a web-based reporting system that can validate and clean collected data for program indicators monthly.
• Configuration, backup and regular maintenance of the DHIS2 databases to ensure sustainable access of the system.
• Follow up the new features of dhis2 versions and make necessary recommendations for improvement and ensure secure and safe upgrade
• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operating procedures, user guides and more.
• Maintain the program's databases integrity including monitor performance; backup and recovery; managing users; secure data; and upgrade hardware and software as needed
• Provide innovation solution to satisfy any addition features not supported by DHIS2 system.
• Support the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production and dissemination of data/information.
• Support the development of interoperability and data exchange between DHIS 2 and other systems.
• Any other tasks as needed.

 Competency (knowledge, skills and abilities)

• Ability to map database  'conceptual design' 
• Ability to refine the 'logical design' so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
• Ability to further refining the 'physical design' to meet system storage requirements;
• Ability of installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS);
• Good knowledge of developing, managing and testing backup and recovery plans;
• Ability to ensure that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Knowledge of commissioning and installing new applications

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years documented practical DHIS 2 implementation experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience developing, upgrading and repairing DHIS 2 modules.
• Experience in applying user-centered requirements processes for design.
• Experience developing web-based and/or mobile applications, web programming language (e.g. JavaScript), and Unix/Linux system management.
• Experience collecting and/or managing public health data on a national level.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices.
• Experience in Software Development (JavaScript and/or Python esp.) is desirable.
• Experience using cloud services (AWS preferred) and using a variety of open source technologies
• Supervision experience.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership working in a small team where each team member can make a big impact is desired.
• Excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and comfortable coordinating staff across multiple locations.
• Organizational skills, great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a member of a team and possess good problem­ solving skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge Requirements

• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English; with strong ability to write letter and report.
• Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis.
• Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or Tableau/PowerBI). Experience with web-based applications is desired.

How to Apply

Only online applications are received.

Click here to apply: https://icapacity.icap.columbia.edu/en-us/job/497933/dhis2-database-manager-and-system-developer

 NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – January 08, 2028