Uganda Episcopal Conference HMIS/Database Specialist Jobs in Uganda

[Uganda Episcopal Conference HMIS/Database Specialist Jobs in Uganda

Job Title: HMIS/Database Specialist (1 Position)

Duty Station: Kampala

Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor-Quality Improvement

Job summary:

The job holder supports UEC to enhance the Health Stat tool for rollout across CDC Implementing Partners (IPs), address respective IP needs in use of the tool, write scripts, procedures, or queries for HIS solutions and databases, develop conceptual dashboard designs that incorporate various analytic visualization methodologies, assure interoperability of systems within UEC, and with national and PEPFAR systems and designing customized appropriate analysis tools.

Specific roles

Develop conceptual dashboard designs that incorporate various analytic
visualization methodologies (drill down, filters, maps etc.)

Write scripts, procedures, or queries for HIS solutions and databases

Monitor performance of deployed HIS solutions, document and fix bugs and errors and share back with users using appropriate platforms

Requirements gathering from users and stakeholders to support enhancements of deployed HIS solutions

Design appropriate interim data collection applications to address UEC’s emerging data collection and use needs

Champion interoperability of systems within UEC, and with national and PEPFAR systems

Support user desk and field testing of new HIS products to determine suitability for use

Work with Monitoring and Evaluation Technical

Support (METS) Program to ensure that deployed HIS solutions are in synch with UgandaEMR and other approved national systems like Clinic Master

Build capacity of UEC and facility staffs in use of the deployed systems, including UgandaEMR, Healthstats, Viral Load dashboard, and others as need arises

Collaborate with the project Data Scientist to support data analysis function through designing customized appropriate tools

Qualifications, experience and skills

Degree in Computer Science, a master’s degree in Software engineering or computer science or a related field is desirable, with at least 6 years of experience in the design and

implementation of database solutions

Knowledge of and experience with DHIS2, HRIS and PEPFAR related software platforms

Deep working knowledge of the main programming languages often used within analytics, data mining and data science including R, SAS, Python and SQL, and knowledge of Java, C/C++, Perl and Ruby

Experience in development and management of data tools, enterprise level Web based, Desktop based and Mobile applications using Microsoft .NET, Java and other Technologies such as C#, ASP.net, Bootstrap, JQuery, CSS, HTML5, MSSQL and MySQL

Experience developing and maintaining project databases for monitoring implementation of project activities. Technical expertise in data collection, processing and analysis, and feedback mechanisms is required

Expertise in the use of mobile technologies for data reporting and collection preferred.

Demonstrable skills/experience in application development on platforms indicated above

Ability to develop effective working relationships with counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners.

Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills.

Application procedure

Eligible and interested candidates should apply and attach their signed CVs, copies of certificates, degrees, and testimonials.

Suitable candidates residing in highlighted regions are encouraged to apply.

Applications indicating duty station applied for and job reference number should be directed to the address below not later than 21st October 2022.

The Secretary General

Uganda Catholic Secretariat

Plot 672, Hanlon Road, Nsambya Hill

P.O. Box 2886

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