Infectious Diseases Institute Database and informatics Technical Advisor Jobs in Uganda

Infectious Diseases Institute Database and informatics Technical Advisor Jobs in Uganda

Job Description

Vacancy title:
Database and informatics Technical Advisor

Type: Full Time , Industry: Health Science , Category: Administrative & Office

Jobs at:

Infectious Diseases Institute

Deadline of this Job:
10th January, 2020

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa

Summary

Salary: Not Disclosed

Job Details:

The Infectious Diseases institute (IDI) is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development.

IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research, Laboratory services (including the CAP-certified IDI Core Lab) and Outreach.

The Institute is partnering with Palladium in implementation of the United States Agency for lntemational Developments (USAID) 5-year ‘Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS)" project.

The purpose of the UHSS is to strengthen Uganda's health system through improved leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors. The Project will be implemented in the four regions of Uganda; Eastem, Central, Western and Northern.

In order to contribute to achievement of the above objectives, IDI wishes to recruit motivated and competent individuals to fill the vacancies below on a full-time basis;

Post: Database and informatics Technical Advisor- UHSS (Vacancy code: OBITA001)

Duty Station: Kampala

General Summary:

The data and bioinformatics Technical advisor under the_ supervision of the Human resources for Health Team lead will oversee management of the lHlRS database and preside over the setting up of automated attendance analysis systems at MOH and support to districts growing.

As a team lead on customization and implementation of integrated Human Resource Information System (IHRIS) including tor registration and licensure of health workers, tracking and managing health workforce, in-service and pre-service management on visualization dashboards, Provision of regular and adhoc reports from the IHRIS and the biometric data systems as required by UHSS, MOH and USAID and Proficient in Data use & analysis, M&E and Geo-information Science and Technology experience..

Responsibilities and Duties:

Perform overall management of the IHIRS database under the USAID UHSS activity

Be responsible for overall data quality, maintaining and querying IHRIS and related Automated Attendance Analysis systems at MOH and supported districts

Lead the process of setting up Automated Attendance Analysis systems at MOH and ensuring that these are linked to performance management interventions

Lead the functionalizing the IHRIS dashboards at MOH and district level

Lead the design and implementation of processes aimed at integration of IHRIS with DHIS 2 and provide regular updates to the UHSS team

Troubleshoot lHRlS and the Automated Attendance Analysis systems recommend solutions and ensure these are regularly updated and running smoothly

Provide regular and adhoc reports from the lHRlS and the biometric data systems as required by UHSS, MOH and USAID

Develop training plans and lead training interventions for end users of lHRlS and the AAA systems

Be the focal point for religious medical bureaus, health

training institutions and professional bodies to ensure that IHIRS is regularly updated and is linked to all the currently in use IHIRS modules in the country

Lead the data analysis plan and activities during the development of the HRH annual audit reports for MOH

Lead the customization and configurations of the PEPFAR and lHRlS databases when required

Attend management meetings and provide updates on database management systems integration and operationalization

Person Specifications

Minimum of a Masters‘ degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, information Management, Demography or related field. Further training in information systems or related fields will be an added advantage

At least 10-12 years of experience carrying out information management tasks on large international development projects or government institutions

Technical expertise in information management and database set up and management. Expertise in computer information systems such as iHRlS Suite, Microsoft office, MATLAB, Microsoft Visual Studio, Virtual machines, ArcGlS, Navision, Adobe suite, Borland, JCreator, SQL, WampServer, WinRAR, Nero, Xilosoft, iTunes, image burn and related programs is highly preferred,

Programming expertise in any of the following; PHP, Java, Visual basic, Perl, MATLAB, C, C#, Prolog Database: Apache, MySQL, Access, Oracle.

Experience working with databases such as DHISZ, DATlM, HlBRlD, iHRlS, TraiNET. FTMS and PRS is highly desired

Ability to lead a team of Health information experts and consultants

Experience as a team lead on customization and implementation of integrated Human Resource Information System (iHRlS) including for registration and licensure of health workers, tracking and managing health W0fKf0l'C8, in-service and pre-service management on visualization dashboards

Proficient in Data use & analysis, M&E and Geo-lnfomtation Science and Technology experience

Proven proficiency in the design and implementation of open source integrated Human Resource Information System (iHRlS), HRH evaluation using WHO‘ Workload Indicators for Staffing Needs (WISN)Attendance to duty tracking, Biometric and the Computer aided shortlisting tools.

Ability to lead survey design, planning, implementation and report writing

Proven ability to support government in the development, monitoring implementation of health sector plans and generation of performance reports

Job Qualifications: Not Specified

Job Education Requirements: Masters‘ degree

Job Experience Requirements: 10-12 years

Job application procedure

Candidates that meet the above criteria and have what it takes to excel in these positions should send their CVs, including details of email address, present position, current remuneration, Certificate/testimonials and address of three (3) Referees plus telephone contact to the stipulated email address not later than 10th January, 2020. Email your application and CV to hr@idi.co.ug

Key Notes:

IDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge a recruitment fee or any other fees at any stage of the recruitment process

Make sure that your application letter, CV and certificates are attached as one Document

Indicate the Vacancy Code as the subject for your email

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Senior Human Resource Manager
infectious Diseases Institute - IDI
Knowledge Centre, Makerere University
Main Campus College of Health Sciences,
Makerere University,
P.0. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda