VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
TITLE: Software Coordinator
Program: Hepatitis
Job Location: Kigali
Type: Full-Time Paid
Start date: Immediately
Overview
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries, while strengthening the capabilities of governments and the private sector in those countries to create and sustain high-quality health systems that can succeed without our assistance. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
CHAI’s Hepatitis Program in Rwanda commenced its support to the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) in late 2015. This support includes technical assistance to develop strategic documents necessary for the implementation of the program, market shaping activities to ensure Rwanda has access to low price and quality testing and treatment commodities, and capacity building at different levels of the program. Following the launch of Hepatitis C elimination in Rwanda, CHAI is particularly working with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to strengthen and decentralize hepatitis data management systems across the country and ensure high-quality data to inform the program and monitor elimination targets.
CHAI is looking to hire a software coordinator to be based at RBC and work closely with the existing team in the Planning Division and the Hepatitis Program to implement the HCV elimination plan and ensure related targets are met. The candidates should have strong skills in the development and use of digital solutions, roll-out, and a practical experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation of health programs. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with outstanding credentials, software analytical ability, and communication skills in order to provide critical analytical and strategic support to the program. The candidates must be self-driven, adaptable and have high level of comfort with fast-paced work and a strong commitment to excellence. They must be self-assured, a fast learner, resilient, and a strong team player. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic. The analysts serve as focal points between health centers and the central level and will provide ongoing support to health workers in hospitals and health centers across the country.
Responsibilities
- Able to analyze the existing data resources system
- Talking to users and stakeholders for gathering additional requirements
- Able to produce requirement specifications for new or modified systems
- Liaising with other IT staff such as programmers to develop new systems
- Manage the technical and non-technical documentation of MOH/RBC’s DHIS2 and other data systems.
- Analyze DHIS2 performance, identify challenges and troubleshoot
- Support MOH/RBC/CHAI in development, review, and adaptation of hepatitis-related data collection, data quality audit, and data analysis tools across the country
- Support quality assurance of DHIS2 and other data systems.
- Ensure configuration, maintenance, proper functioning, and output of DHIS2 implementation for hepatitis program.
- Seek out and use available hepatitis data to inform strategic and implementation decisions.
- Provide relevant training and mentorship to health facilities on the use of DHIS2 and other related data systems
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Health Information Technology, Biostatistics, or other related fields. Additional training/degree in fields mentioned above or health-related field is a plus.
- Experience in development and use of electronic medical record systems
- 3 years or more of relevant experience in software development/analyst
- Strong business system analysis skills
- Proficiency and experience designing and managing relational database management systems (RDBMS). Having Solid PostgreSQL knowledge is an added value
- Proficiency and experience designing and managing relational database management systems (RDBMS). Having Solid PostgreSQL knowledge is an added value
- Proficiency with at least one business intelligence platform (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
- Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing distributed software systems, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise integration patterns
- Strong problem-solving skills and a positive, solution-oriented approach to challenges
- Ability to work independently and a strong team player
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and nurture relationships in a challenging multicultural environment
- Demonstrated success in meeting targets and deadlines
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
- Willingness to travel mainly locally and sometimes at short notice
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application file (CV and cover letter) all in one document before 9/12/2021 using the “Apply for this job” button below.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
