Ongoing Recruitment at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Job ID: 13-10719
Location: Abuja
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN – Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A607 – Nigeria Global Fund RSSH
Reports To: Director, HMIS
Grade: I

Overview

• The Information Systems Development Manager promotes and advances the development of information systems based on the values and principles of health care that contribute to better health.
• He/she provides leadership and direction in promoting and supporting information system development based accelerated progress towards universal health coverage.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conducts a baseline assessment of the country’s current health information systems and provide strategic roadmap to enhance the existing system
• Actively provide advice on EMR to development partners on key health management information system issues and provides options to address these challenges as well as mobilizes resources to support their implementation.
• Remain current with respect to issues of data exchange interfaces and mechanisms
• Promote innovative concepts and approaches to improve, advocate and coordinate the program of the DHIS2 with relevant initiatives and programs of other Divisions;
• Liaise with partner organizations and collaborating centres regarding information exchange and harmonization of data management systems;
• Advise counterparts and policymakers and other key stakeholders in government and non-government organizations on critical issues related to the development of national health information systems;
• Contribute to organisational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning for health information system development.
• Share international experiences and best practices, support the capacity building process, and advise on best practices for health information analysis and use.
• Ensure that the health information systems provide relevant data use products to stimulate action by various decision makers

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS) or a Masters and 5 years’ experience implementing health information systems in a developing country
• Expert knowledge and understanding of national health systems and the skills to lead and undertake a health information system analysis and policy dialogue
• Proven experience building capacity of users at both the National, State and LGA levels
• Ability to write concise and succinct reports and draft strategic and operational plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced database management skills in DHIS2 Systems, analysis, design, implementation, integration of databases and migration of data into DHIS2
• Must possess verifiable experience managing a large/national system with large number of users
• Ability to interact/work with partners and senior government officials
• Experience in the use of DHIS2 Mobile data collection systems
• Must be a member of the HISP Network to remain updated
• Strong English writing skills and ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in email correspondence

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: 13-10725
Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN – Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A607 – Nigeria Global Fund RSSH
Reports To: Director M&E
Grade: G

Overview

• The Information Communication and Technology/Communications Officer is responsible for recommending appropriate ICT infrastructure/equipment, providing support for installing and maintaining computer hardware, software and networks for DHPRS, FMOH.
• S/he will provide training as appropriate, make recommendations for future planning for ICT and provide guidance to the DHPRS staff members.
• S/he will also liaise with the broader FMOH Communications team and the various programs in FMOH on data use products.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage information technology and computer systems:
  • Conducts analysis and provides input into information technology strategic planning.
  • Recommend appropriate ICT infrastructure and equipment (i.e. computer hardware, software and networks) and ICT standards and policies for DHPRS staff, including providing support for the installation and maintenance of same
  • Support the development and implementation of disaster recovery/business continuity planning for staff members
  • Evaluates emerging technologies and identifies hardware, software, and other resources necessary to accomplish unit tasks within budgetary constraints.
  • Ensure staff have maximum access to departmental ICT services and resources
  • Serves as the ICT point of contact in the department which may involve coordination with vendors and other operational units.
  • Maintains work, time and cost records for ICT activities.
  • Responsible for creation and maintenance of systems documentation such as Standard operations manuals for ICT related activities of the department
• Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software, doing the following:
  • When necessary, troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system
  • Train staff about potential uses of existing technology
  • Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, resources and software license management
• Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access, by doing the following:
  • Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance
  • Ensure network access to all staff
  • Monitor security of all technology
  • Install and maintain Foolproof passwords
  • Advise staff of security breach and/or change in password or security status
  • Identify and prepare hardware for disposal when appropriate
• Communications:
  • Help to develop overall strategic direction for communication activities (i.e. defining strategies, goals, objectives, activities, etc) and lead the implementation and monitoring of same
  • Support the director of the unit to manage communications on project activities with partners; e. be the point person for communications with all partners as may be appropriate (include provision of feedback on project activities to partners)
  • Develop a system to collate updates on status of activities for each staff for use by the director
  • Provide technical assistance to staff on documentation and dissemination related matters by providing assistance to identify, document and edit best practices, success stories and other materials to be published in the dissemination package of DHPRS
  • Regularly update the contact list of partners
  • Coordinate the production and distribution of publications intended for donors and partners (e.g., reports, brochures, “best practices,” press releases, newsletter, other data use products, etc)
  • Manage the submission of items on DHPRS activities for inclusion in the FMOH website in general or the web page designed for Nigeria.

Others:

• Writes status reports, including conclusions and operational recommendations.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), IT related sciences or a Masters and 5 years’ experience implementing health information systems, ICT related experience
• Ability to write concise and succinct reports and draft strategic and operational plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Advanced database management skills in DHIS2 Systems, analysis, design, implementation, integration of databases and migration of data into DHIS2
• Proficiency working with Windows 2008 Server, Microsoft Office suite 2007 and 2010, Windows XP and Windows 7 required
• Strong knowledge of wireless and wired LAN technologies and protocols, network security and VOIP
• Is able to take initiative and to work in teams
• Ability to interact/work with partners and senior government officials
• Strong English writing skills and ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in email correspondence.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job ID: 13-10724
Location: Nigeria-Zamfara
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN – Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A512 – Nigeria CaTSS
Reports To State SCMS Specialist
Grade: Intern

Overview

• The objective of the SCMS intern position is to support the SCMS Advisor and or SCMS Specialists to ensure reliable availability of diagnostics, ARVs, and drugs for HIV treatment, care and support as well as other consumables at designated health facilities in each focus state supported by the USAID funded CaTSS project.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support Pharmacists/Laboratory Scientists to ensure efficient and effective inventory management at supported health facilities
• Work closely with the state SCMS Specialists and clinical team members to ensure 100% placement of all eligible treatment naïve patients on the new TDF/3TC/DTG treatment regimen for adults and ABC/3TC/LPV/r pellets for children <3years
• Support facilities to monitor adherence to national guidelines in the use of TLD among women of child bearing potential.
• Work with state SCMS Specialists to monitor and report weekly consumption and stock levels of TDF/3TC/DTG, LPV/r and INH at supported health facilities.
• Work with facility Pharmacists/focal persons to monitor and ensure sufficient stock levels for meeting TLD transition targets assigned to each facility
• Conduct bi-monthly regimen analysis and reporting to inform program alignment with FMoH/WHO target of initiating 90% of treatment naive adult patients on TDF regimen backbone.
• Support a multi-disciplinary team of service providers (doctors/nurses/pharmacists/ laboratory scientist) at facility level in requesting HIV/AIDS medicines and commodities (RTKs, Viral load consumables, CD4 reagents, etc). Specifically support facility SCMS focal persons in bimonthly reporting of commodity stock levels and placing resupply orders using the most recent LMIS reporting tool/CRRIF.
• Support SCMS Specialist to undertake bimonthly CRRIF analysis of QTO and actual quantity supplied by GHSC-PSM during each resupply cycle and document identified gaps for escalation to GHSC-PSM.
• Work closely with the SCMS Specialist to support the LMCU/state logistics technical working group (TWG) for bimonthly review of facility LMIS reports.
• Support the state government and partner health facilities to ensure efficient collection and safe disposal of expiries across supported facilities in the state, in line with national and USG waste management policy.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic SCMS achievements and keep the state SCMS Specialist informed on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Participate at state-level SCMS technical working group (TWG) meetings hosted by SACA/SASCP or other international agencies as required.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor/SCMS Advisor/STL and other MSH staff as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must be a pharmacist with a B.Pharm degree.
• At least two (2) years field level experience in supply chain management in a developing country context. Experience in HIV/AIDS programs supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID/CDC, will be an added advantage.
• Must possess strong numeric skills with demonstrable knowledge on use of MS Excel, MS Word, LMIS and/or other data management and analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English with demonstrable report writing skills with attention to details.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online