Major Duties and responsibilities:

 As a member of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning  team; actively participates in the designing of indicators, develop forms and electronic based systems in collaboration and cooperation with partners like MoH, EPHI, regional health bureaus, regional reference laboratories, and USAID

• Built an open access domain to facilitate Implementation of DHIS2 based database.

• Develop an APIs required for the integration of the DHIS2 to any other systems internally and with external partners.

• Installation, updates, and maintenance of all DB relates software i.e., Java script, Postgres.

• Develop a web-based reporting system that can validate and clean collected data for program indicators monthly.

• Configuration, backup and regular maintenance of the DHIS2 databases to ensure sustainable access of the system.

• Follow up the new features of dhis2 versions and make necessary recommendations for improvement and ensure secure and safe upgrade

• Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operating procedures, user guides and more.

• Maintain the program's databases integrity including monitor performance; backup and recovery; managing users; secure data; and upgrade hardware and software as needed

• Provide innovation solution to satisfy any addition features not supported by DHIS2 system.

• Support the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production and dissemination of data/information.

• Support the development of interoperability and data exchange between DHIS 2 and other systems.

• Any other tasks as needed.

 Competency (knowledge, skills and abilities)

·         Ability to map database  'conceptual design' 

·         Ability to refine the 'logical design' so that it can be translated into a specific data model;

·         Ability to further refining the 'physical design' to meet system storage requirements;

·         Ability of installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS);

·         Good knowledge of developing, managing and testing backup and recovery plans;

·         Ability to ensure that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;

·         Knowledge of commissioning and installing new application

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required

·         Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.

·         Minimum of 5 years documented practical DHIS 2 implementation experience.

·         Minimum of 5 years experience in data management and analysis.

·         Experience developing, upgrading and repairing DHIS 2 modules.

·         Experience in applying user-centered requirements processes for design.

·         Experience developing web-based and/or mobile applications, web programming language (e.g. JavaScript), and Unix/Linux system management.

·         Experience collecting and/or managing public health data on a national level.

·         Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices.

·         Experience in Software Development (JavaScript and/or Python esp.) is desirable.

·         Experience using cloud services (AWS preferred) and using a variety of open source technologies

·         Supervision experience.

·         Demonstrated ability to take ownership working in a small team where each team member can make a big impact is desired.

·         Excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and comfortable coordinating staff across multiple locations.

·         Organizational skills, great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a member of a team and possess good problem­ solving skills.

·         Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge Requirements

·         Language Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English; with strong ability to write letter and report.

·         Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis.

·         Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or Tableau/PowerBI). Experience with web-based applications is desired. 

How to Apply

Only online applications are received.

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 NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – January 08, 2028