AMERICAN EMBASSY UGANDA VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Number: 0072-2014 Date: 12/17/2014 OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources POSITION: Health Information Systems Analyst; P-5; FSN-10 OPENING DATE: December 17, 2014 CLOSING DATE: December 31, 2014 WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION The position provides technical assistance and support during the planning, designing, reviewing and implementation of new and improved health information systems for CDC HIV/AIDS projects/activities and public health evaluations, and for implementing partners (IPs) such as Ministry of Health providing HIV prevention, treatment and care services, and surveillance activities in Uganda. The incumbent carries out needs assessments and works with CDC-Uganda Strategic Information Teams (Surveillance and Health Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Implementation Science) as well as with other branches including, Health Systems, Prevention and Laboratory, researchers, scientists and IP staff to develop systems specifications for health information systems that are used to improve service delivery, track patterns and trends, and support planning and decision making. Main information systems supported include DHIS2, OpenMRS and other eHMIS softwares. The position is supervised by the Health Information Systems Specialist/ Team Lead and is located at CDC-Uganda headquarters in Entebbe. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 1. Education required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, and Applied Sciences. 2. Work Experience required: Four years of progressively responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention, treatment and surveillance systems; or experience in data management and analysis; or experience in applications development. 3. Language Requirement: Must be fluent (Level IV) in English. Ability to read technical manuals in English is required. 4. Knowledge required: Comprehensive knowledge of software development methodologies and project 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 host government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Detailed working knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results is required. 5. Skills and Abilities: 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. Organize, schedule, and coordinate activities and projects with the ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationships with teams and partners. 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. SELECTION PROCESS After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited for oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal. Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA 1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy. 2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. 3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply. 4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their appointment. 5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule. 6. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a (Secret level) security clearance to be eligible for consideration. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application: 1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). 2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicants work experience attached as a separate sheet. 3. A current resume or curriculum vitae 4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application. 5. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office By email at [email protected]. ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED. Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment. Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
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