Program Officers - HMIS at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria

Position Overview

• Provide HMIS technical support for all Health Informatics implementation on the project.
• Implement and ensure data quality and best practices in health information systems at different levels.
• Ensure the use of standard tools required in the program. Promote health system strengthening activities at all levels.
• Collaborate with the Government of Nigeria agencies to conduct monitoring and evaluation activities.

Description and Objectives

• Under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer HI, the (PO HMIS) will implement and ensure data quality and best practices in health information systems at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Health Information Systems at Facility or Community Outreach centers
• Support already deployed Health Information Systems at the facility/community level. (Training, Technical support, troubleshooting, updating, and issue reporting)
• Provide supervisory oversight of HMIS interventions at the state (HMIS Deployment, upgrades, technical support, Integrations, backup, and data reporting)
• Ensure reporting and data exchange with all supported National systems from states (NDR, LIMS, NDARS, DHIS2, etc.)
• Support all Health Information Systems in use within the TB/HIV program
• Ensure that HMIS components are up to date and functional (metadata, reporting modules, LIMS – EMR module, CMM module, IIT dashboard, NDR module) are up and running, in use, up to date, and can respond to changing user needs.
• Ensure that standard processes and protocols are adhered to at the facility level in the deployment/implementation of Health Information Systems (Routine backup, Weekly NDR uploads, Confidentiality and Privacy Protocols, Governance and Accountability Frameworks, Information System Security)
• Provide technical support to the state teams as required
• Routine reporting to the SPO – HMIS on the status of HMIS interventions at the facility and community level.
• Any other responsibility assigned as our HMIS systems evolve to meet changing needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Strategic Information
• Travel extensively across the 36 states of Nigeria for program supervision and mentorship

Education and Experience

• A University Degree in any of the following or related fields: Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Natural and Social Sciences, Statistics. A master’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years working experience in relevant field.
• Experience supporting information systems like OpenMRS, DHIS2, Nigeria Medical Record System, ODK Collect, and Lab Information Systems.
• Experience working with MySQL Community Server, Apache Tomcat, war files, and Java Web Applications.
• Experience working with XML and JSON data encoding formats
• Experience in working with Ubuntu OS and Linus environments
• Experience in data collection, processing, and use.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
• Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system is highly desirable.
• The following certifications will be an added advantage if available: Java Certification (OCPJP, OCPWCD, etc.), Linux Certification, SQL or Database Certifications, Health IT Certification.

Required competencies:

• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools, and guidelines
• Data management and analysis skills
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills, and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize, and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Access and Excel
• Good knowledge of programming
• Team player with ability to work with minimal supervision.