STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER at DREW CARES INTERNATIONAL,Kigali Organization: DREW CARES INTERNATIONAL Vacancy Title: SIS MANAGER Application Deadline: JUNE 21, 2013 Job Category: Computer and Information Technology The Mission of Drew Cares International-Rwanda is to build local capacity for leadership in high quality, evidence-based, sustainable health programs in resource poor settings; to enhance the capacity of the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) and others to prevent HIV and provide high quality care and treatment to people living with HIV in Rwanda. The Vision of Drew Cares International-Rwanda is to see Rwanda strong and self sufficient in adequately responding to the health needs of its people and achieving a HIV free community by 2025. Primary Value: The needs of the patient come first. Drew CARES International is seeking qualified candidates for an immediate opening in the position of Strategic Information Systems Manager (SIS Manager) STRATEGIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER FLSA STATUS: Full-time, Conditional Start date: July 1, 2013 Duty Station: Kigali, with frequent field trips. Under the leadership of the Country Director oversees activities related to the collection and management of patient data, monitoring and evaluation data, as well as IT Systems administration. The SIS Manager is responsible for aggregating the data to be reported to donors, partners, and Government of Rwanda agencies. The SIS Manager establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with counterparts in government, multi lateral and bi-lateral donor agencies and civil society to address emerging issues related to strategic information systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Install and maintain IT infrastructure for all DCI supported sites. • Develop and manage database(s) of patient records and other program-related data from multiple sites • Train DCI staff and partners on use of database(s) as well as IT where needed. • Provide ongoing technical support for use of the database(s) • Understand and respond to data needs of various stakeholders in the project, including but not limited to providers of HIV testing, clinical care, psychosocial care, laboratory, pharmacy, donors, and GOR agencies • Monitor accuracy of incoming data • Provide feedback to data providers • Prepare data for reports to be submitted to donors, partners, and GOR agencies • Submits monthly reports to Country Director in a timely fashion • Establish and maintain favorable working relationship with other clinical partners, such as RDF, MOH, RBC, and other organizations • Represent DCI in external meetings, technical working groups, conferences or workshops with other partners, when requested by the Country Director • Automate forms and reporting tools; monitor and update as needed • Advise on purchase of hardware and software • Train DCI staff and RDF staff on use of computers and software where needed • Provide technical support on use of computers and software • Prepare and organize trainings as needs arise. • Document success stories based on evidences. • Perform other related duties as assigned/or requested. Qualifications/Requirements: EDUCATION: A0 in Information Technology; Information Systems; Informatics and related fields; EXPERIENCE: • A minimum of 3 years in IT Management, that include 2 years minimum in Monitoring and evaluation • Demonstrated understanding of how health-related data relate to program effectiveness and patient care • Shows initiative and can work independently, but also works well with others • Systematic; detail-oriented; very organized • Previous experience in health setting is preferable; • Experience with electronic medical record is an asset. SKILLS: • A wide knowledge of transactional databases (e.g: MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite) • Ability to create web based applications. • Ability to teach others the following: o the aggregation of data; o management of databases; o creation of new fields in databases; o running queries; o transfer of data between different software; o calculation of basic statistics, such as mean, mode, median, frequency; o creation of graphs and tables • Must speak, read, and write English, and preferably, also French and Kinyarwanda Additional Information: Qualified candidates may submit a resume, cover letter addressed to the Country Director, certified copy of last degree, police clearance and 2 letters of reference to DCI- RWANDA either by hand or email not later than Friday June 21st, 2013, at 13.30 (local time) on the following address: Drew CARES INTERNATIONAL By Post: P.O. BOX 7303 Kigali-Rwanda By Hand: Plot 873, South KACYIRU, Past Netherlands Embassy, Behind British Embassy. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Posted on: Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:41:54 +0000
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