Digital Technology Specialist at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

About the Role

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Digital Health and Digitial Technology Specialist for a potential two-year UKAID, Flemming Fund, One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance project in Nigeria, that aims to improve AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), generate data on AMR/AMU/AMC across the quadripartite sectors, mitigate the impact of the AMR on the health system, and strengthen the capacity of Nigeria’s institutions and communities to effectively manage AMR risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical assistance to the project and its counterparts regarding digital and technology systems activities; be aware of, enhance, and streamline existing ICT efforts in the country and provide guidance regarding efficiencies and best practices, adapt to the local country context for AMR data systems and management
• With the Surveillance and Data Management team, manage the digital health platform to monitor, integrate and support real time AMR data management, analysis, and use of surveillance data at all levels for the benefit of the country
• Collaborate with NCDC, FMOHSW, FMAFS, FMEnv and FMWR&S to ensure the virtual platform for AMR data is functional across levels and facilities to enhance the overall project
• Engage with private sector stakeholders to digitize AMR/U/C data and integrate it with the Fleming Fund digital systems
• Conduct information, communication and technology assessments, analyses, reviews, and audits to assess ways to continually adapt program strategies to address AMRIS, WHONET, LIMS, and other platform’s training constraints and barriers that improve project outcomes
• Leverage DHIS2 into approach and strengthen AMR systems to achieve an effective surveillance continuum (collaborate with existing digital health activities for the promotion and use of their platforms)
• Assess and identify IT gaps and contribute to filling local level gaps to functionalize AMRIS, WHONET and DHIS2 surveillance systems through direct support, or links with other partners
• Stay informed and up to date of global initiatives, innovations, changes and learning around ICT and be able to assess and provide solutions and options to the FF team and other stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance, capacity development including training /TOT, coaching, and mentoring to project staff, counterparts and other stakeholders, as needed
• Work closely with the technical team including the Monitoring and Evaluation team, Surveillance, and the Flemming Fund Sentinel sites to ensure uninterrupted data flow of data for analysis and use by the program
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A master’s degree in computer science or related field with four years plus is required. A relevant bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience is required. A master's degree is preferred.

Experience

• Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
• Comprehensive knowledge of Public Health programs, epidemiology, and biostatistics
• Experience in developing heath systems
• Proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies
• Experience with modern web frameworks and libraries
• Understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile Principals
• Software Deployment experiences with advanced knowledge of Object Oriented PHP and it’s MVC frameworks like Laravel
• Knowledge of User Experience (UX) development using any wireframe tools like MocFlow
• Working experience on any Frontend Framework such as React JS, Vue JS, Node JS, jQuery, or AJAX
• Experience in developing ReSTful Web API/FHIR/HL7 standards for interoperability
• Working experience with any of the database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL like MongoDB, etc.)
• Knowledge on software testing and it’s quality assurance
• Must have proven evidence on any version control systems like Github, Bitbucket or Gitlab
• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Ocean or any Cloud Platforms
• Familiarity with fundamental security measures for both applications and servers
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in web development and relevant technology experience
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work collaboratively
• Knowledge of health informatics
• Experience in DHIS2, WHONET, Hospital Solutions, or any other Laboratory Management platforms
• Ability to develop necessary user and technical documentation
• Experience working with related supported projects is preferred
• Familiarity or experience with Nigerian health system is preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Must be willing to travel within country, as appropriate and allowed
• Fluency in spoken and written English required