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• Play a leading role in the development
  of the data systems architecture and follow any national/local strategy
  guidelines and principles for all information management systems.
• Design, develop, manage and
  cost-effectively implement DIS and other systems to ensure effective and
  efficient access to data and strategic information where it is needed for
  decision making.
• Oversee, manage and administer directly
  the ICT operations including computer systems operations, technical
  support, data control, systems security, website development, database
  management, telecommunications and IS training.
• Work closely with the M&E Manager in
  making decisions about ICT technical and systems development and ensure timely
  development and/ or delivery of new systems to meet the program needs.
• Develop and implement ICT policies
  including but not limited to technical priorities, standards and
  procedures.
• Write java scripts that customize the
  DIS system to the specific needs of SMU.
• Configure server and database to ensure
  that DIS is available, as a central database, to remote users in the USA,
  field/villages.
• Develop scripts and queries to answer
  specific requests from the systems users.
• Develop, optimize and implement the
  database backup strategy.
• Develop risk register for SMU DIS, to
  prepare for emergency situations.
• In partnership with M&E Manager:
• Establish standard operating procedures,
  data quality control procedures and relevant data management and systems
  maintenance procedures,
• Monitor and evaluate use of protocols
  that support data integrity and data collection processes, and
• Coordinate mobile based data collection,
  management and cleaning and establish systems to institutionalize these
  systems.
• Code, document, test programs and
  resolve related problems.
• Develop SMU technology capacity through
  skills transfer which will enable staff to manage DIS and data use.
• Strengthen and harmonize routine DIS and
  capabilities through building capacity in quality collection, analysis,
  dissemination, and use of information for program planning and management
  by stakeholders.
• Proactively train staff on use of data
  collection application, system dashboard, report generation, system
  updates and hardware.
• Configure and maintain cloud-based data
  collection platform and backend database.
• Configure and install user computers and
  tablets.
• Provide input and technical expertise
  relating to the procurement, installation and repair of computer systems,
  services, accessories, hardware, software, mobile phones, etc.
• Ensure smooth, consistent and sufficient
  ICT systems capacity for organizational needs and provide effective
  project management and thorough documentation of technical projects.
• Ensure appropriate physical security and
  storage arrangement for both hardware and data banks and monitor the usage
  of ICT consumables and advise management on staff needs.
• Function as the primary liaison between
  system stakeholders and technology service vendor(s); ensure that vendors
  are meeting the needs of StrongMinds at a competitive price.
• Plan and account for the unit’s
  expenditures and ensure costs are captured in proposals.
• Coordinate preparation of quarterly and
  annual program plans, budgets and reports in accordance with SMU
  guidelines and donor requirements.
• Work with Internal Audit and Finance
  units to ensure accountability for ICT expenditures.
• Seek out and inform staff and leadership
  of new trends and opportunities in the technology landscape

• The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or Mathematics
• Five to eight years of relevant
  experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have experience developing applications
  for mobile devices
• Have experience in HTML, JavaScript,
  Node.js, and/or JSON
• Have experience with relational
  databases, Postgres and MySQL
• Have experience with data analysis and
  data visualization languages R/Matlab/Python
• Strong capabilities in MS Windows Server
  (2003, 2008, 2012); MS Windows 7/8/10; Office 365, Lync; TCP/IP
  Networking, DNS, DHCP, VPN (remote access), WAN; network security, MS SQL
• Previous experience with HMIS, Uganda
  DHIS2, other open source software platforms
• Have experience conducting technology
  business analysis
• Have expertise in project management and
  working with field staff data collection; experience working in technology
  implementations in health, agriculture or another related sectors is a
  plus.
• Be eligible to work in Uganda;
  experience working in remote settings with limited connectivity a plus
• Be willing to travel to field locations
  in and outside Uganda as necessary.
• Excellent communication and
  interpersonal skills including the ability to pass on information clearly
  to non-technical and remote staff
• Commitment to frequent and timely
  communication with local and international-based colleagues
• Evidence of leadership and management
  experience with tangible positive outcomes
• Strong and creative problem-solving
  skills with the ability to exercise good judgement in the resolution of
  problems
• Ability to multi-task in dealing with
  several different problems at a time
• Ability to work under high pressure,
  meet deadlines, monitor and follow-up on pending matters under minimum
  supervision
• Interest and experience working in
  digital health and a commitment to working on women’s mental health issues

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