Health Information Systems Lead
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
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Must have legal
authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to
building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.