Summary: eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems. We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information and outbreak response, organize transport of health commodities, streamline clinical procedures, monitor vaccine usage and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.
The DHIS2 Officer is responsible for developing DHIS2 modules like dashboards, forms and reports as well as providing technical support for the DHIS2 instances and mobile applications of eHealth Africa Sierra Leone and its partners.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Functions as DHIS2 expert within the Sierra Leonean information systems department
- Supports team members and partners in analyzing collected data
- Develops, updates, repairs and modifies DHIS2 modules to comply with project requirements
- Trains DHIS2 users within and outside of eHealth Africa on data management and provides technical support at all levels
- Supports users by developing documentation, quality assurance, collection and assistance tools.
- Provides technical leadership on DHIS2 implementation and makes recommendations how to integrate DHIS2 into business operations following best practices for quality, testability & operability.
- Approaches others in a tactful manner and treats them with respect regardless of status or position.
- Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
- Works closely and extensively with stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Social Science, Medical Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years documented practical DHIS2 implementation experience
- Experience implementing DHIS2 Tracker
- Experience with DHIS2 Mobile Applications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in data management and analysis
- Experience developing, upgrading and repairing DHIS 2 modules
- 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
- Minimum of 5 years experience in public health sector is desirable
- Documented experience in training, facilitation and coordination
- Organizational skills, great attention to detail
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees and the general public.
Why work for us?
Life at eHealth Africa means not only working towards saving thousands of lives, but also collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for innovative technology. We offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential. Our team members’ health and well-being is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.
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