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• The position’s primary responsibility is
  to perform Systems Requirements and Specifications (SRS) and Analysis to
  define the requirements of new and improved health information systems,
  while ensuring information security, principles and practices to the
  systems analysis process. The incumbent must stay current on all systems
  and standards development activities, guidelines and policies in any of
  the following areas: HIV prevention, counselling and testing, care and
  treatment, surveillance, laboratory information systems or management of
  drug inventory/supplies both nationally and internationally to ensure that
  developed solutions are relevant to the current public health trends. This
  position is responsible for applying expertise in this field to design and
  develop information system solutions to support these activities. This
  includes scope development, definition of functional and technical
  specifications documents, life cycle design, and development of the data
  model. This role involves incumbents working closely with CDC scientists,
  researchers, project offices and staff of implementing partners to assess
  and identify health information systems needs and requirements.
• Work in liaison with the Health
  Information Systems Specialist/Team Lead, the incumbent provides a
  detailed description of the programming logic needed to convert user
  requirements into application system modules by developers and
  contractors. The position will also identify methods for automating data
  management tasks, including reporting, which will eventually be
  incorporated into views of a data repository and a decision support
  system. This position works closely with CDC-Uganda’s applications developers
  and the database administrator to ensure that systems developed meet
  general application development standards of CDC Uganda while giving
  priority to national systems that benefit a larger audience of providers,
  and that the health information system needs of IPs and CDC are met in a
  cost effective manner.
• The incumbent has to make sure that all
  critical requirements for the system are met.

• The JH draws up software test plans as
  specified in the SRS plans, and works CDC project officers and staff at
  Implementing partner sites to carry out system testing, and presents test
  results to software developers(in-house staff or contractors) for action.
  The JH also performs periodic checks to ensure that data collected and
  managed at IP sites is retrieved correctly and that all regulations
  regarding confidentiality and security are followed.

• The JH ensures that each project has
  clearly defined objectives and timelines and that these are achieved. The
  JH employs standard project management techniques using Gantt charts and
  computer-based project management software to coordinate systems
  improvement and development projects under their supervision.

• The ideal candidate for the US Embassy CDC
  Health Information Systems Analyst should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in
  Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics and Applied Sciences.
• At least four years of progressively
  responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention,
  treatment and surveillance systems; or experience in data management and
  analysis; or experience in applications development.
• Attended formal training with knowledge,
  skills and abilities in software development and programming and HIV/AIDS
  practices, and procedures. PEPFAR and agency-specific training in
  approaches to program design, implementation and reporting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of software
  development methodologies and project management is required.
• Detailed knowledge of software development
  management, and quality assurance.
• Thorough public health knowledge of
  current HIV/AIDS issues is required.
• Detailed knowledge of the host government
  health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies,
  program priorities and regulations is required.
• Detailed working knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS
  public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used
  to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results is required.
• Problem solving, effective communication
  and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to
  work independently with minimum supervision, ability to work under time
  constraints in order to meet deadlines;
• Possess the ability to set priorities and
  make decisions on a variety of complex matters. Organize, schedule, and
  coordinate activities and projects with the ability to establish and
  maintain a cooperative working relationships with teams and partners.
• Ability to research and evaluate health
  information application and information systems software and learn new
  software and hardware packages in order to adapt to the rapid changes in
  technology.
• Language Proficiency: List both
  English and host country language(s) by level and specialization. Must be
  fluent (Level IV) in English. Ability to read technical manuals in English
  is required.

• Universal Application for Employment as a
  Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174) Download
  it Here.
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates who claim US Veterans
  preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their
  application.  Candidates who claim
  conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming
  eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any other documentation (e.g. essays,
  transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
  requirements of the position as listed above.

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