PATH Health Information Systems Lead, USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Jobs in Kenya

PATH Health Information Systems Lead, USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.

PATH Kenya through USAID Nuru Ya Mtoto Project seeks to recruit a Health Information Systems Lead. The incumbent shall be responsible for the development, coordination, and monitoring of the implementation of e-Health and related Health Information System (HIS) solutions under USAID Nuru ya Mtoto project, as well as supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation components of the project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, maintenance, and support of electronic systems (e-health and mhealth solutions). This includes KenyaEMR, NDWH, ADT, e-HTS, Ushauri, Nishauri, Lab systems, CPIMS among others used in HIV C&T, OVC and DREAMS programs

Provide technical support for eHealth and HIS platforms including providing first-level support, troubleshooting, system testing, applications’ rollout, and providing excellent post-rollout IT support via phone, internet, or in-person as the need arises

Lead the implementation of a secure, cost-effective technology to host a centralized POC EMR server and data repository for real-time access and retrieval of individual level data

Working with the M&E Advisors to customize and enhance an internal DHIS2 based system for online reporting and integration of live visual dashboards for performance monitoring

Lead in capacity building for end users including program staff, LIPs, County and Sub-county staff and service providers at facility on EMR and other HIS products in compliance with national protocols and guid­­elines and provide continuous mentorship.

Working closely with the Data officers and the M&E Advisors to ensure that data extracts and reports meet the required specifications and to support the data quality team in defining and achieving data quality objectives.

Collaborating with the M&E Advisor to develop and implement the strategies for EMR systems transition and scale up, systems interoperability/integration, and reporting

Design, develop, deploy, and implement eHealth and HIS solutions to facilitate real-time data transmission and reporting at LIPs, Health facility, Sub- National, and National levels.

Lead the program team in devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures for data handling with attention to all technical

aspects including weekly data backups both onsite and offsite

Work closely with MOH (Ministry of Health) counterparts including health facilities and LIPs, to ensure systems are in alignment with national HMIS standards

Lead in reviewing, formulating, and implementing the HIS policies of the Nuru ya Mtoto Project, overseeing HIS/ICT technology upgrades

Work with county M&E officers and ensure timely system upgrades and data is backed up and transmitted to the NDWH, NASCOP reporting systems

Required Experience

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Technology. A minimum of five years of health informatics experience in a health-related project

Broad and extensive knowledge of IT principles, methods, and techniques; analytical skills and superior knowledge of project management principles to manage projects and work with multi-disciplinary teams

Experience in: the design, programming, and administration of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server, and PostgreSQL), Windows Server and Linux Server administration, networking & hardware maintenance, and programming skills in PHP, JavaScript CSS, XML, net (C#, ASP)

Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining knowledge management systems that facilitate data use for decision-making

Demonstrable experience in the development and implementation of web and m-health-based solutions

Experience in Electronic Medical Records’ development, implementation, and support

Working knowledge DATIM and PEPFAR reporting systems is an added advantage
Strong oral and written communications skills

Dedicated team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, report writing, and analytical skills

Takes initiative and is able to work without supervision in a dynamic multi-cultural environment

Proficiency in relevant computer packages for generating and analyzing reports

Ability to exhibit professionalism and high ethical standards

High level of integrity

Ability to work effectively in a busy, high-pressure team environment

Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; PATH Health Information Systems Lead, USAID Nuru ya Mtoto Jobs in Kenya

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