Job Title: eHealth Program Manager
Organisation: Clinton
Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Country
Director
Director
About CHAI:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health
organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the
developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS,
malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on
improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for
treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs.
organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the
developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS,
malaria and other diseases. CHAI’s solution-oriented approach focuses on
improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for
treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping
governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment
programs.
Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI
has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million
HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half
of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model,
CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare
delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.
has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million
HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half
of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model,
CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare
delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.
Job Summary: The
eHealth Program Manager to lead the identification, development, and
implementation of ehealth systems in Uganda. eHealth as defined in this context
refers to health based interventions supported by electronic / computer-based
processes and communication. The eHealth Program Manager will serve as a key
member of the CHAI Uganda team and is expected to bring technical expertise and
strong program management skills to CHAI’s engagement on information technology
with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and various partners.
eHealth Program Manager to lead the identification, development, and
implementation of ehealth systems in Uganda. eHealth as defined in this context
refers to health based interventions supported by electronic / computer-based
processes and communication. The eHealth Program Manager will serve as a key
member of the CHAI Uganda team and is expected to bring technical expertise and
strong program management skills to CHAI’s engagement on information technology
with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and various partners.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively
with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the
country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through
eHealth technologies - Work with MoH and
partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively
in Technical Working Groups (TWGs) - Identify, design and
implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems
with technology solutions - Establish detailed
technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems
for various health programs in Uganda - Work in liaison with
multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global
teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and
implementation plans for eHealth interventions - Mentor, train and
mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these
technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be
devolved to the MoH - Offer support in
identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for
eHealth programs - Launch and manage
operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these
programs during and after implementation - Develop program
budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according
to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and
presentations on program progress and activities - The eHealth team will
also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT
equipment inventorying, internet access, etc. - Perform any other
roles and responsibilities as per the activities, as needed
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must
possess a good Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business,
Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field. - Significant experience
working in the developing world - Prior experience of
agile processes (interactive and incremental s/w development
approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and
database management software - The applicant should
possess five or more years’ experience with demonstrable skills in
managing IT / software development projects and managing teams - Good knowledge and
understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of
eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse
programming languages - Proven experience with
project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning
tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work
plans, and proposals - Good working knowledge
of all phases of software development cycle, requirements documents and
skills in negotiating and communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders
in challenging environment environments - Possess the ability to
solve challenging problems without extensive structural or operational
support; - Ability to adapt to
fast-paced and changing environments, both internally and externally; to
learn new cutting edge languages, methodologies and technologies - Excellent analytical
skills - Computer literacy
skills i.e. proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint - Excellent
business-oriented verbal, visual and written communication skills - Language fluency both
written and verbal English - Possession of prior
managerial experience working in a technology or other start-up
organization will be an added advantage - Possess basic
educational or occupational, in public health or Statistics Management. - The applicant must be
highly motivated with a broad technical understanding of database driven
information technology platforms, strong program management and analytical
skills, and experience working in healthcare in the developing
world. - Excellent
communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of
self-confidence. - S/he must be able to
function independently, be a self-starter, dedicated, and have a strong
commitment to excellence. - Good management
capabilities, as s/he will be managing a team of highly technical staff
and general program staff to develop or adapt eHealth technologies or
programs. - S/he should also
exhibit a number of important personal qualities: resourcefulness,
responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join this
prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former
Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.
prestigious health NGO founded by one of the United States of America’s Former
Presidents, Bill Clinton, please click web link below.
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