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• The Laboratory Information Officer will develop,
  maintain and keep up to date Laboratory information systems
• Ensure information security, principles and
  practices
• Work closely with the IT Manager, to provide
  a detailed description of the programming logic needed to convert user
  requirements into application system modules by developers and contractors
• Identify methods for automating data
  management tasks, including reporting, and incorporate these into views of
  a data repository and a decision support system
• Work in liaison with UVRI’s Laboratory
  Informatics Officer to ensure that systems developed meet general
  application development standards of the Ugandan Government while giving
  priority to UPHIA systems
• Ensure that all critical requirements for the
  system are met
• Perform any other duties given by the IT
  Manager

• The Laboratory Information Officer should
  hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
  Statistics, and Applied Sciences. A Master’s degree or PG diploma,
  professional certification in relevant fields like: MCSA, MCSE will be an
  added advantage.
• A minimum of four years of progressively
  responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention,
  treatment, care and surveillance systems, data management and application
  development.
• Previous exposure and experience in both
  robust desktop application using Visual Basic (VB) and web applications
  using C#, ASP.NET, PHP Apache and Java Script.
• Prior experience in Database programming
  & Database management Systems preferably Microsoft SQL server &/or
  PostgreSQL &/or MySQL
• Broad knowledge of software development
  methodologies, project and data management is required.
• In-depth knowledge of software development
  management, and quality assurance.
• Thorough public health knowledge of current
  HIV/AIDS issues is required.
• Detailed knowledge of the government health
  care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies,
  program priorities and regulations is required.
• Good 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; ability to set priorities and make
  decisions on a variety of complex matters.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate
  activities and projects with the ability to establish and maintain a
  cooperative working relationships with teams and partners.
• Demonstrated 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.

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