Health Data Advisor and System Administrator at Clinton Health Access Initiative- Rwanda (CHAI): (Deadline 4 October 2024)

Health Data Advisor and System Administrator at Clinton Health Access Initiative- Rwanda (CHAI): (Deadline 4 October 2024)

CHAI Rwanda

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Health Data Advisor and system administrator

Program: Vaccines Program

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 and resilient health systems. For more information, please visit: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org

CHAI Rwanda supports MoH’s initiatives to design, implement scale up a range of digital interventions across programs including hepatitis, Covid-19, cervical cancer program, etc in addition to providing technical assistance. Currently, CHAI is particularly working with the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to strengthen routine vaccine data systems through the management of the national e-tracker and improvement of data quality across vaccination sites.

CHAI is looking to hire a system administrator with M&E skills to work closely with the RBC vaccines program in system and data management. The candidates should have strong skills in the development and use and monitoring of digital solutions, roll-out and practical experience in supporting monitoring and evaluation of health programs. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with outstanding credentials, software development, 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 a 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 system administrator will also serve as focal point between health facilities and the central level and will provide ongoing support to health workers in hospitals and health centers to support projects implementation.

Responsibilities

• Able to analyze the existing data systems.
• Responsible for assisting users and ensure stakeholders adoption of the systems.
• Able to produce requirement specifications for new or modified systems.
• Manage the technical and non-technical documentation of the system.
• Analyze system’s performance, identify challenges, and troubleshoot when needed.
• Seek out and use available 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.
• Support quality assurance of CHAI- supported systems.
• Recommends modifications to digital policies or processes with appreciation of stakeholder needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Health Informatics, Health Information Technology, Statistics/Biostatistics, or other related fields. Additional training/degree in fields mentioned above or health-related field is a plus.
• Experience working in the health sector and vaccination program is an added value
• Experience in development, use and monitoring of electronic medical record systems
• 3 years or more of relevant experience in software development/analysis
• Strong data analytical skills
• Knowledge on design and customization of DHIS2
• Proficiency with at least one business intelligence platform (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• 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.

Application procedure:

Interested candidates should email a letter of interest (maximum 1 page) outlining how their professional background meets the requirements outlined above; a CV (maximum 3 pages); and the names of three references to [email protected] with “CHAI Rwanda: “Systems Administrator” in the subject line. The deadline for applications is October 4^th, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.