Management Sciences
for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over
four decades of experience in strengthening health systems, and capacity of
local institutions.
MSH takes a
comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting
impact, and sustainability.
MSH seeks to recruit a
highly motivated and result oriented individual to join a dynamic team as a Senior Program Associate, Management
Information Systems (MIS) in our Health Commodities & Services Management
(HCSM) Program.
The Program is working
in Kenya to strengthen systems for commodity management, pharmaceutical and
laboratory policy and services.
- The
incumbent will lead the cross-functional project team in the evolution and
delivery of HCSM’s portfolio of MIS solutions.
- S/he
will be responsible for all aspects of product/solution definition to
solution implementation, including stakeholders buy-in and presentation of
the solutions to users and donors.
- S/he
will be based in Nairobi with approximately 30% local travel.
Key responsibilities will include;
- Developing
and supporting in implementation of HCSM’s MIS strategic
plan, - Developing
and maintaining expert knowledge of HCSM’s MIS tools, processes,
infrastructure and resources,
- Developing
and maintaining deep technical and architectural aspects of the Web based
reporting systems at points of interface with users and processes, data
and technology.
- Developing,
implementing, managing, and supporting system implementations, special
projects and activities and coordinating all HCSM MIS personnel and
managing vendors.
The ideal candidate
- Should
have a Bachelor of Science/Administration in Computer Science, MIS or
related
field. - S/he
should have at least 5 years relevant working experience preferably using
internet technologies
for web based application development of which 3 years experience should be in managing custom and off-the-shelf software integration and implementation projects. - In
addition, s/he should have professional
- certification
in system development and project management, functional knowledge of PHP
and MS SQL.
- Knowledge
of Public Health Systems in Kenya will be an added advantage.
- The
candidate should be an excellent communicator and team player.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer
offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, and citizenship, physical or mental
handicap.
For further detail and
to apply for this position, please visit the Employment Opportunities section
of our website at www.Jobs-msh.icims.com by 18th May 2012.
If you cannot apply
online or have difficulty doing so, please email an explanation of your problem
to iRecruiterproblem@msh.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.