Centre for Health Solutions Health Informatics Coordinator Jobs in Nairobi

Centre for Health Solutions Health Informatics Coordinator Jobs in Nairobi

Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.

CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Health Informatics Coordinator: CHS/TBARCII/HIC/2018.

Job Function

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, the incumbent shall be responsible for development, coordination and monitoring the implementation of e-Health and related Health Information System (HIS) solutions under TB ARC II activity, as well as supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the project.

Key Responsibilities

Development and monitoring of the TB ARC II concept note of the eHealth and IT solutions
Design, develop, deploy and implement eHealth and HIS solutions to facilitate real time data transmission and reporting at the Health facility, Sub- National and National levels.

Health Informatics and Information Systems strengthening including co-ordination and support for implementation of eHealth and HIS solutions at National and sub-National levels.

Provide technical support for eHealth and HIS solutions support and administration including provide first level support , troubleshooting, system testing, applications’ rollout and providing excellent post-rollout IT support via phone, internet, or in-person as need arises

Lead in user training, technical support and capacity building on eHealth and HIS solutions in compliance with national protocols and guidelines and provide continuous mentorship.

Provide technical support for Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance interventions at all levels.

Support Electronic Medical Records systems integration with TIBU surveillance system roll out at facility level

Hardware and software setup and maintenance in eHealth implementation sites

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Information Technology, a Master’s degree in Public Health or related field will be an added advantage

A minimum of five years of health informatics experience in a health related project

Broad and extensive knowledge of IT principles, methods and techniques; analytical skills and superior knowledge

of project management principles to manage projects and work with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience in : the design, programming and administration of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server and PostgreSQL), Windows Server and Linux Server administration, networking & hardware maintenance and programming skills in PHP, JavaScript CSS, XML, net (C#, ASP)

Experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining knowledge management systems that facilitate data use for decision-making

Demonstrable experience in development and implementation of web and m-health based solutions

Experience in Electronic Medical Records’ development, implementation and support
Working knowledge of DATIM and PEPFAR reporting systems is an added advantage

Required Competencies and Skills

Strong oral and written communications skills

Dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing and analytical skills

Takes initiative and is able to work without supervision in a dynamic multi-cultural environment

Proficiency in relevant computer packages for generating and analyzing reports

Ability to exhibit professionalism and high ethical standards

High level of integrity

Ability to work effectively in a busy, high pressure team environment

Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines

How to apply

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number as the subject, by 5.00PM on Monday, October 22th, 2018.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more information and job application details, see; Centre for Health Solutions Health Informatics Coordinator Jobs in Nairobi

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