Health Informatics Officer Non-profit Jobs – Palladium

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Job Title:           Health Informatics Officer
Organisation: Palladium
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact
for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and
create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit
organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported
by four key pillars: International Development, Strategy Execution Consulting,
Impact Investment, Training and Events.
Job Summary: The Health
Informatics Officer will support the Procurement and Supply Chain Strengthening
Project II (PSSP II) in Uganda. The incumbent will ensure improved data
collection and system integration in support of Uganda;s health supply chain.
By integrating data sources and improving the quality, accessibility, and use
of data, PSSP II will contribute to improving healthcare quality in Uganda and
the information available for decision-making within the supply chain. The
Health Informatics Officer will oversee SAP-MIRP system deployment and the
Control Tower VAN applications; maintain the computer networks/systems; and
provide/coordinate training of technical staff and end-users to enable
inter-operability.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Champion the SAP-MIRP at MAUL and the
    Control Tower Data Visibility and Analytics system
  • Implement e-health processes that
    streamline reporting, ordering, data management and analytics to support
    the supply chain linkage with customers and facilities together with the
    M&E Officer
  • Continually review the latest technology
    available for recommendation to update the SAP-MIRP system
  • Work in liaison with IT Team of Medical
    Access Uganda to procure, set up, and maintain computers at the supported
    sites, as per specifications
  • Manage the installation and configuring
    computer hardware, software, systems, networks and other IT related
    equipment with inventory management software.
  • Plan and manage scheduled maintenance
    upgrades of hardware and software.
  • Ensure implementation and commissioning of
    new computing and communication equipment.
  • Coordinate and manage IT services
    outsourced to third party vendors.
  • Ensure system security by establishing
    reliable and safe network across MAUL.
  • Establish disaster recovery plans are in
    place to ensure business continuity.
  • Perform any other duties that may be
    assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the Health
    Informatics Officer job placement must have a Bachelor’s Degree in
    informatics, public health, computer science, information technology or
    business degree with postgraduate IT qualifications.
  • At least three to five years of
    professional experience in information technology as software team lead
    with a reputable company in a busy environment.
  • Excellent coordination and communication
    skills
  • Good knowledge of enterprise network and
    systems administration
  • Demonstrated experience with IT hardware
    and infrastructure support
  • Software expertise with: pharmacy and
    laboratory information systems, DHIS2 and health information exchange.
  • Proven experience in data management and
    cybersecurity
  • Strong problem solving and analytical
    skills
  • Microcomputer management
How to Apply:
If you want to work for the Palladium Group in the aforementioned
capacity should Apply Online by clicking on web link below.
Deadline: 31st May, 2017
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