Grade: G
Job ID: 13-7210
Location: SZ-Mbabane
# of Positions: 1
Center/Office: CPM - General
Project/Program: SIAPS
Application Due Date: 2014-01-24
Overall Responsibilities
The Senior MIS Associate provides software and IT
support to the rollout and implementation of the computerized systems developed
by SIAPS to support the Ministry of Health and its technical activities in
Swaziland. She or he works under the Senior Technical Advisor, working closely
with the local counterparts, technical partners, donor agencies, the
Pharmaceutical Services staff, the Strategic Information Department (SID)
Office, and any other relevant departments.
She or he will assist in the ongoing rollout and
implementation of institutional and regional systems as proposed in the
approved SIAPS implementation plan. The Senior MIS Associate works to support
the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the implementation and maintenance of
information systems and tools related to health services and programs such as
HIV/AIDS and TB programs in Swaziland. S/he works very closely with the SIAPS
team responsible for systems development and support. S/she is involved in the
electronic generation of routine programmatic, analytic and strategic
information to support Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and health system
reporting requirements in Swaziland
Specific Responsibilities
- Rollout
the SIAPS software packages to health facilities as in the approved
implementation plan.
- Prepare
baseline assessments on deployment of software packages with regular
follow-up assessments of the status and the impact of the deployed
software package.
- Train
users at the health facilities, as well as others who may be responsible
for the operation of the computerized system and other systems as
required.
- Provide
SIAPS software and other software support to health facilities as needed.
- Work
collaboratively with the MOH, donors, technical partners and other program
staff in order to support data management program needs.
- Collaborate
with stakeholders, at the regional and facility levels, in order to
strengthen the health management information systems.
- Assist
with the planning and delivery of MIS and M&E training activities to
support health professional staff at health facilities.
- Identify
hardware/software gaps for the implementation of MIS systems as well as
identify errors and program failures with timely reporting to SIAPS and
the MOH.
- Liaise
with the relevant stakeholders to coordinate and organize interventions by
team(s) responsible for the identified gaps.
- Make
recommendations for the modification and/or enhancement of existing tools
(both manual and computer-based) to the partners responsible for systems
development and support.
- Participate
in the development of standard operating procedures for the implementation
of MIS systems and assist in the development of management reports
templates.
- Prepare
activity reports and assist with the documentation and dissemination of
lessons learned.
- Perform
other duties as may be assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems (IS),
Information Technology (IT), programming or relevant equivalent
experience. Experience in Computerized Health Information systems will be
beneficial.
2.Experience in database development and maintenance (Microsoft
SQL and MySQL preferred) an advantage.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in maintaining
electronic tools and programs, especially in health system information
management, is required
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability
to interact professionally with a diverse staff, clients, and consultants.
5. Proficiency in computer hardware and software support.
6. Desire to be a self-starter, using independent judgment
to identify needs and take the initiative to address them.
7. Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office
Suite applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
preferred.
8. Proficiency in English, including speaking, writing, and
reading, with the ability to conduct business in English; proficiency in local
languages helpful.
9. Hold a valid driver’s license.
10. Willingness and ability to travel to the different sites
and Regions in Swaziland
Notes
There are no relocation benefits or allowances available for
this position.
