Senior Health Informatics and Health Information Exchange Specialist - Abuja, Nigeria - APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications and Requirements B.Sc / M.Sc in Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science discipline or relevant certification. Five (5) years of experience providing high-level Health system development, management, and maintenance. Strong technical knowledge of Lab systems integration/configurations and installation. At least five (5) or more years of experience in Software Development, Database Management. Supervise the deployment of the developed software and database tools to sites. Experience in developing and managing a Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) High-level software analysis and design skills. Solid coding skills in more than one programming language (Javascript, Java, C# .NET, Python) Five (5)+ years experience with data warehousing environments and corresponding concepts (Development of Metadata, Business Rules, Data Forms, Mapping, and Data Loads) Strong technical knowledge of admin/metadata tools, security, and ETL. Ability to maintain system stability, support multiple versions and optimize the production database and the ETL. Familiarity withn PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs, the Nigerian public sector health system and HIV/AIDS response. Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is an added advantage. Proven working experience in health systems development. Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding. Experience in API and other interoperability layer software. Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically Must speak and write fluent English, skills in oral and written communication. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Ability to troubleshoot and resolve data and performance issues within the data warehouse framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PHIS3 seeks a Specialist to work on the Health Information Systems (HIS) development and HIS exchange solutions. The Specialist will provide the technical expertise and support necessary systems to facilitate effective HIS solutions development i.e. Lab Data Management Systems (LDMS), EMR integration/interoperable tools, and other ETLs. The successful candidate will work with other units to design and develop health information systems. He/She will report directly to the Public Health Information Systems Advisor in activity implementation and management.Duties Design and develop Health Information Systems software solutions. Troubleshoot performance and data issues on existing systems. Support the implementation of the appropriate data management platforms as needed. Develop/Manage Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) and installations. Support project teams in preparing project activities for presentation at PHIS3 or stakeholder level. Ability to interact with a broad range of end-users and use various technical resources to provide support. Improves data integration by designing and evaluating new data interchange formats. Integrate Lab equipment into existing data systems (EMR, NDR, SORMAS, etc.) Execute development and integration activities (planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support) of existing and new solutions. Run checks to ensure the security and confidentiality of identifiable health data. Maintenance and upgrade of Health Information Systems (HIS) hardware and software used for program Monitoring, Quality Improvement, and Evaluation. Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of stakeholders on technical development tools, analysis, and procedures. Conduct capacity-building sessions for the Government of Nigeria, Implementing partners, and PHIS3 staff respectively. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Technical support, Data analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree