eHealth officer Job at Management Science for Health (MSH) - 2015

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The eHealth officer will primarily facilitate the implementation of the electronic health information technology (eHealth) in Amhara and Oromia regions. The officer will work in coordination with Heal TB project integrated sample transportation (IST) coordinator, MDR TB advisors, Laboratory advisors, Ethiopian Public Health Institute and MSH IT unit to improve the communication between health facilities and laboratories to facilitate the timely sample collection, transportation, testing and result delivery.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Perform health facility information entry related to the eHealth.

2. Communicate the respective health facilities and courier system to verify their name and telephone number as required.

3. Create user name and password for the new users.

4. Monitor the day to day data entry, and request from health facilities, laboratories and MDR TB treatment initiating centers (request, result, patient registration etc.) .

5. Ensure the eHealth system functionality on a day to day basis and notify and consult the system developer company for problem fixing.

6. Maintain strong work relationship with Heal TB sample transportation coordinator to facilitate smooth sample referral through IST.

7. Keep tracking the incident reporting tool on a daily basis and update in a shared drive

8. Other duties as directed by your supervisor and MSH IT unit

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science2-4 years relevant work experienceExperience in database management and software development related to healthGood communication skill and skillful in providing training Good customer handling skill; possess patience and understanding with external and internal customerAbility to work in a team and keep high level of productivityFluency in Amharic and English is requiredWillingness to travel to regions of Ethiopia 

REPORTS TO:  Health Systems Strengthening Advisor

 PROJECT: Help Ethiopia Address the Low TB Performance (HEAL TB) Project

  DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT:  June 30, 2016

Interested applicants can send their CV and cover letter to HR Office on or before October 02, 2015 by 5:00 pm, through the employment opportunities section of our website at:

P. O .Box 1157/1250

Unless HR requires information, please be informed that further contact to HR Office is not acceptable

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces

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