Pro Health – IPSAN, a Pro Health organisation project in Nigeria aims at supporting health facilities in Plateau, Nasarrawa and FCT to deliver comprehensive HIV/AIDS/TB services and community driven programs for ownerships and sustainability in Nigeria. The project through PEPFAR funding is set to achieve its goals of strengthened health systems and vibrant community systems for improved service delivery and community participation in the states mentioned HIV and AIDS response.
IPSAN is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:
DATABASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER
BASIC FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Administers and maintains IPSAN’s DBMS.
Support the functionality of acquired EMR software and optimizes its reporting.
Performs backup and recovery of all DBMS database.
Manages database users.
Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of the EMR data.
Ensures data confidentially and security, database design and development data processing and analysis,
Assists in the management of the IPSAN’s hardware and software as related to the operations of the SQL Server DBMS including system development and maintenance.
MS SQL server administration; windows NT and Office Administration and management.
Relational database design and analysis.
Proven SQL and MS Access/Excel programming skills.
Proven knowledge and understanding of micro-based application using modern RDBMS.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related field.
Master’s Degree will be preferable with a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant data systems work, electronic medical record programming, and analytic experience.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer Science or related field.
A Master’s Degree will be preferable.
Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant data system work, electronic medical record programming, and analytic experience.
Other Experience
Excellent administrative skills, organisational ability and information ordering.
Ability to use logic and critical reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to identify complex problem and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks.
Relevant computer software skills.
Verbal written and organisational skills.
Flexibility and ability to handle changing priorities.
Ability to train others.
A good team player and ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25% of work time
PREFERRED SKILLS:
SPSS, Epi Ifo, SEEDScare, IQCare, Fire Pro Maker or CAREWARE Administrative data experience.
Experience in Health care system development.
Demonstrated experience and interest in HIV and AIDS work.
Familiarity with client / server or multi-platform application development.
STRATEGIC INFORMATION SPE…T
BASIC FUNCTIONS, KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Responsible for taking overall responsibilities for all strategic information functions in Nasarawa State.
Lead strengthening through routine and periodic technical guidance the community and facility and states government M&E staff data collection, collation, analysis and reporting and information use for informed decision making systems and processes.
Responsible for monitoring the progress of strategic information activities and provide ongoing mentorship to all strategicinformation stakeholders in the community and facility and states government on adherence to set standards while also harmonizing the state M&E system.
Lead all capacity building and skill transfer process to the states for program ownership and sustainability for all SI stakeholders.
Lead all routine data validation and periodic Data Quality Assessments (DQA) for both community and facility data processes in assigned states. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Lead data capturing and reporting systems at the community and facility level and generate specific outputs (deliverables) as determined in the respective projected work plan for each month/quarter.
MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s in Epidemiology, Statistics or related field.
4-5 years experience in Strategic Information / Monitoring and Evaluation in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS programs in developing countries.
Familiarity with USG MER indicators, CDC/USAID programs including monthly reporting cycles and templates is preferred.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Excellent administrative skills, organisational ability and information ordering.
Ability to use logic and critical reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
Ability to identify complex problem and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrated ability to independently complete assigned tasks.
Relevant computer software skills.
Verbal written and organisational skills.
Flexibility and ability to handle changing priorities.
Ability to train others.
A good team player and ability to travel in Nigeria minimum of 25% of work time
PREFERRED SKILLS:
SPSS, Epi, EMR software experience.
Experience in Health care system development.
Demonstrated experience and interest in HIV and AIDS work and familiarity with GON reporting tools.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should forward e-copies of their expression of interest and CV’s to:prohealthcareers1@gmail.com indicating the position title on the subject line.
DUE DATE: 10 April, 2015