CHAI Health Information Associate - Developer Jobs in Nigeria
CHAI Health Information Associate - Developer Jobs in Nigeria
Overview of RoleCHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Health Information Associate, Developer and play a critical role to help governmental programs improve how they collect, analyze, and use data to accelerate efforts towards malaria elimination. They will work with CHAI staff to configure and develop software applications for malaria surveillance use cases, and help build in-country capacity at the CHAI and government levels on the application of information technology for data collection, management, analysis, and use.
The Associate will support CHAI malaria’s West Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa regional teams to update software configurations, develop scripts, assist in server administration, and provide technical support to end users.
A successful candidate will need to work with team members across CHAI’s Global, Regional and Country Malaria Teams and will therefore need to possess strong communication, organizational, and management skills as well as be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results.
CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities including resourcefulness, tenacity, independence, patience, humility, and strong work ethic.
This position will be ideally based in Mbabane, Eswatini or Abuja, Nigeria; or other countries within Africa based on country leadership approvals.
Responsibilities
Across countries and projects, the Associate will have the following responsibilities:
Software configuration and development (60%)
Configure, update, and thoroughly test DHIS2 core set up, including updates to organisation units, data elements, indicators, data collection forms, and dashboards based on country requirements and feedback from users
Support configuring and comprehensive testing of DHIS2 android applications for country specific configurations
Built scripts for data manipulation and processing to stress test system load, build customizations in DHIS2, run analytics on data integrity, and reproduce system functionality to ensure systems data quality
Support systems integration efforts as needed, primarily between DHIS2 instances, and between DHIS2 and other systems
Technology Implementation and Training (30%)
Assist with capacity building for government staff by developing manuals, SOPs, training materials and helping train country staff in the use of information technology
Develop testing templates and lead end to end testing processes of different information systems prior to roll-out
Develop and iterate on data outputs to effectively builddashboards and reports for decision-making
Requirements Gathering and System Design (10%)
Work with CHAI regional Health Information teams to understand technological and non-technological requirements for malaria surveillance across epidemiology, vector control, entomology, health promotion, and commodity use cases
Develop
coherent and technology-appropriate specifications for meeting user requirements across countries and regions, particularly DHIS2-appropriate specifications
Other responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field (information systems, computer science, electrical engineering, etc.) required
At least two years’ working experience as a software developer, technical product manager, or in a similar role delivering technology solutions
Proven experience working with DHIS2 installation, configuration of aggregate and tracker workflows, customization and roll-out
Languages: SQL, JavaScript, html, java, php, python
Experience in integration of information management systems
Experience in system administration
Experience in server set up and hardware management
Proven experience in implementing technology-based solutions with users
Familiarity with emerging technologies for data collection and reporting (including experience using open source data collection tools like ODK, and BI tools like PowerBI and Tableau); comfort with developing complex data collection forms and dashboards preferred
Experience in data management (including managing databases) and data analysis
Ability to be effective, calm, and flexible in high-pressure situations, to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize
Ability to communicate effectively with people of varied professional and cultural backgrounds
Ability to travel approximately 25-50% of the year
Advantages
Any statistical and geospatial analysis experience (R, SAS, STATA, ArcGIS and/or other relevant software)
Knowledge of malaria or other global infectious diseases; and understanding of disease surveillance (including surveillance platforms) with knowledge of global health issues
Experience living or working in resource-limited countries
Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CHAI Health Information Associate - Developer Jobs in Nigeria
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