University of Nairobi
CRISPP Project Positions
Applications are invited for the following positions:-
To achieve this objective, the Project seeks to fill the
following positions.
Strategic Information Associate – Data Analysis
1 Post
Ref: AD/2/93/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi
with frequent field travel
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
Statistics or Mathematics (Statistics or Biostatistics Major) or Information
Technology (Mathematics Minor).
A Master’s degree in biostatistics or biometry or mathematics
(biostatistics or statistics) will be an added advantage.
In addition, applicants must have at least two years’ experience
in data management in a healthcare or research setting as well as demonstrable
skills in at least one statistical package for data manipulation, preferably
STATA, SPSS, SAS or related software as well as experience in data cleaning and
performing data quality assurance procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and
implementation of a program for data demand
and use; including advising project and institutional staff on appropriate
statistical approaches and development and utilization of databases for data
analysis and use.
ICT Support Associate - Software Development / Programmer
1 Post
Ref: AD/2/94/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi
Applicants should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
information technology and evidence additional training in programming and
software development for Java and Android-based applications.
In addition, applicants should have a working knowledge of SVN,
Git, and SQL, ASP.NET, visual basic, C++ and similar applications.
The successful candidate will, among other responsibilities;
·
transfer capacity to beneficiary institutions for maintenance,
troubleshooting and enhancements of existing EHR system
·
Design software applications for mobile-based EHR system
·
Develop algorithms for interoperability/interconnectivity with
other systems on diverse platforms
Health Records and Information Officer
3 Posts
Ref: AD/2/95/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi/Kiambu/Kirinyaga
Applicants must have a minimum of C-plus at KCSE and should be
in possession of a Diploma in Medical Records and Information Management from a
recognized institution; and at least 2 years work experience in health records
and information management in a healthcare environment.
They should be proficient in MS suite including spreadsheets and
databases.
Those with training and knowledge of SPSS, Epi Info, Stata or
similar software will have a distinct advantage.
The successful candidate will develop and maintain health
records infrastructure for routine patient management, quality improvement and
reporting including
·
Registration of patients and inputting their demographic details
in the system.
·
Filing patients medical record files as per the Straight
Numerical filing system.
·
Filing laboratory reports and radiological films in the patient
files.
·
Preparing new medical record files and retrieval of the same
(prior to clinic visits).
·
Booking appointments and providing information for managing
defaulter tracing.
·
Data reconstruction and entry
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Data quality assurance
·
Compiling service (CCC, HTC, Laboratory, Pharmacy and PMTCT) use
statistics
Strategic Information Assistant
2 Positions
Ref: AD/2/96/13
CHS
Location: Nairobi
Applicants must possess a minimum of a Diploma in Health Records
and Information Technology or Information
Technology and at least 3 years’ experience.
Evidence of certification in database management and use of
statistical software will be mandatory.
Application with Bachelors ‘degree in Biostatics/Information
Technology and relevant HIS experience will be considered.
The successful candidates will provide technical support in data management including health data entry, storage, retrieval and analysis.
How to apply
Please note that all the positions are full-time and on a one
year contract renewable on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.
Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal
opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Note: Applicants
should submit seven (7) copies of the application letter and supporting
documents stating their preferred location in the letter to :-
The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197 00100,
Nairobi.
Closing Date: Friday:
March 15, 2013
