Health Management Information System (HMIS) Officer at Heartland Alliance

Job Summary 

The Health Management Information System (HMIS) Officer will support the facility staff and Data Entry Clerks (DECs) to improve on quality of data generated and uploaded on the Health Management Information System (HMIS) software- Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS Plus) and  District Health Information Software (DHIS2) platform. The incumbent will work as part of the state project team under the Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer leadership for the attainment of the project goal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure updated Health Management Information System (HMIS) software is functional and used properly at the supported Health facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to the facility staff in the use and management of Health Management Information System (HMIS) software and District Health Information Software (DHIS2). 
• Ensure that timely and complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual and other health reports are submitted by the Health facilities.
• Assess the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and District Health Information Software (DHIS2) of each of supported Health facility in the state to identify data quality gaps and develop a quality improvement plan to address identified issues. 
• Ensure that all relevant stakeholders have timely access to appropriate information.
• Manage the data collection and management processes from selected health facility Electronic Medical Records (EMR) records and District Health Information Software (DHIS2) platform monthly. 
• Actively participate in the Monitoring & Evaluation Community of Practice of the Lafiya Management Information System (LAMIS). 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in Statistics, Demography, Mathematics or related discipline. 
• A minimum of 3 years work experience post qualification. 
• Experience in managing HMIS as well as familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems. 
• A solid understanding of health systems strengthening.
• Proficiency in database management especially DHIS; LAMIS, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info).

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Non-discriminatory- Does not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits.

Language Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance. 

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee will be required to co-locate with local partners usually in the same office.
• The employee is required to travel regularly to often insecure and limited resource environments.

**Note: Applicants should specify their desired location on the subject of application.  Any application without a specified location will not be considered**