IT / Health Informatics Officer at The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD)

Job Purpose / Job Objective

• The IT / Health Informatics Officer is responsible for leveraging technology to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery for the organization's public health programs.
• They will assess digital health needs, design and implement appropriate technology-based solutions and provide technical support and training to program staff.

Roles And Key Responsibilities

• Assess the digital health needs of program teams and design appropriate technology-based solutions to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust digital health platforms, including data collection tools, dashboards, and reporting systems, to support the organization's public health programs
• Provide technical support and training to program staff on the use of digital health technologies, ensuring their effective and efficient utilization
• Collaborate closely with data analysts and program teams to ensure the integration of digital health data into decision-making processes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in health informatics and digital health, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization's work
• Ensure the security, interoperability, and scalability of digital health solutions through the implementation of appropriate technical and governance frameworks
• Contribute to the development of research protocols, grant proposals, and other technical documentation.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Health Informatics / Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of digital health solutions, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript) and database management
• Deep understanding of health information systems, data standards, and interoperability requirements
• Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
• Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
• Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.