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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor and working with informatics partner organizations, the Informatics Manager is responsible for managing and supporting implementation of system solutions to capture data collected through HIV recency data capture and management systems set up for national TRACE programs. The Manager will provide technical assistance to MOH in each TRACE country to support the collection of HIV recency data to improve HIV surveillance and response.

Grant Funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Support assessment of existing TRACE program data capture/management systems used in the seven named countries and adapt data systems to each country.
  • Support the implementation of the TRACE program data architecture for data capture at HIV testing sites.
  • Coordinate with informatics partner organizations to ensure country-specific requirements and functional specifications, enhancements and modifications to data systems are addressed during HIV recency surveillance and health information system application development.
  • Collaborate with MOH in each country to test and implement TRACE data systems.
  • Conduct data quality control checks under guidance of NY-based Informatics Team Lead.
  • Manage inventory of electronic data collection tools and configuration of mobile device data capture applications within the tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any software and connectivity issues that may arise with health information applications, data capture systems, and servers.
  • Assist with local trainings and knowledge transfer activities to build MOH capacity for rapid recency surveillance and to facilitate effective data capture.
  • Train TRACE program staff on use of data collection tools and web-based applications.
  • Provide remote and in-person technical support to MOH, ICAP country teams, and in-country implementing partners on TRACE data systems.
  • Performs other related duties as directed.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Public Health, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum four (4) years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications, electronic capture systems, and databases from large research studies.
  • Proficiency and experience managing the implementation of database management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting data quality checks and producing data collection monitoring reports.
  • Demonstrated experience in using and troubleshooting electronic data collection tools, especially tablets and mobile device data capture applications.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting trainings for end-users on health informatics applications and data capture systems.
  • Knowledge and experience working with cloud-based data storage systems.
  • Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis.
  • Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage various tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Public Health, or related field with four (4) years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications, electronic capture systems, and databases from large research studies.
  • Proficiency working with data management systems in resource-limited settings.
  • Familiarity with public health tools such as DHIS2, Open Data Kit (ODK), ArcGIS, RedCAP, Tableau Data Mapping software, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS.
  • Experience working in resource-limited environments, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Fluency and proficiency in French is a strong advantage.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires periodic international travel up to 40% of the time to TRACE project countries to troubleshoot technical data collection and systems issues.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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ICAP at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health supports programs and research that address HIV/AIDS and related conditions and works to strengthen health systems. ICAP currently supports HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs in 13 African countries including: Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, and Tanzania. ICAP supports several hundred project sites, which provide HIV prevention, care and treatment to hundreds of thousands of individuals.

Launched in 2004 as the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, ICAP is led by its Director Wafaa El-Sadr. With a special emphasis on family-focused care, use of multidisciplinary teams, attention to the multitude of needs of individuals at risk for or living with HIV/AIDS, ICAP programs include HIV counseling and testing, prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission, comprehensive HIV care, antiretroviral therapy, and management for related conditions, such as tuberculosis.

ICAP's goal is to build capacity for the implementation of diverse programs and to support the strengthening of other aspects of health systems, such as the renovation of health facilities, the training and mentoring of health care providers, and building the capacity of program managers and administrators. Such programs include Clinical Mentorship Systems Training and the ICAP Nurse Capacity Initiative. In addition, ICAP supports a Student Opportunities Program for undergraduate and graduate student from all disciplines.

ICAP partners with both public and private organizations, including ministries of health, the World Health Organization, and UNAIDS. Partnerships with non-governmental and community-based organizations, as well as faith-based groups, address care for at-risk populations, including children, and create income-generating projects for people living in affected communities.

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0 USD South Africa CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP)

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor and working with informatics partner organizations, the Informatics Manager is responsible for managing and supporting implementation of system solutions to capture data collected through HIV recency data capture and management systems set up for national TRACE programs. The Manager will provide technical assistance to MOH in each TRACE country to support the collection of HIV recency data to improve HIV surveillance and response.

Grant Funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Support assessment of existing TRACE program data capture/management systems used in the seven named countries and adapt data systems to each country.
  • Support the implementation of the TRACE program data architecture for data capture at HIV testing sites.
  • Coordinate with informatics partner organizations to ensure country-specific requirements and functional specifications, enhancements and modifications to data systems are addressed during HIV recency surveillance and health information system application development.
  • Collaborate with MOH in each country to test and implement TRACE data systems.
  • Conduct data quality control checks under guidance of NY-based Informatics Team Lead.
  • Manage inventory of electronic data collection tools and configuration of mobile device data capture applications within the tools.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any software and connectivity issues that may arise with health information applications, data capture systems, and servers.
  • Assist with local trainings and knowledge transfer activities to build MOH capacity for rapid recency surveillance and to facilitate effective data capture.
  • Train TRACE program staff on use of data collection tools and web-based applications.
  • Provide remote and in-person technical support to MOH, ICAP country teams, and in-country implementing partners on TRACE data systems.
  • Performs other related duties as directed.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Public Health, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum four (4) years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications, electronic capture systems, and databases from large research studies.
  • Proficiency and experience managing the implementation of database management systems.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting data quality checks and producing data collection monitoring reports.
  • Demonstrated experience in using and troubleshooting electronic data collection tools, especially tablets and mobile device data capture applications.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting trainings for end-users on health informatics applications and data capture systems.
  • Knowledge and experience working with cloud-based data storage systems.
  • Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis.
  • Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage various tasks under tight deadlines.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master’s Degree in Programming, Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Public Health, or related field with four (4) years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications, electronic capture systems, and databases from large research studies.
  • Proficiency working with data management systems in resource-limited settings.
  • Familiarity with public health tools such as DHIS2, Open Data Kit (ODK), ArcGIS, RedCAP, Tableau Data Mapping software, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS.
  • Experience working in resource-limited environments, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Fluency and proficiency in French is a strong advantage.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Requires periodic international travel up to 40% of the time to TRACE project countries to troubleshoot technical data collection and systems issues.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

2019-02-01

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