Earn over 102 million as Health Information Systems Analyst at United States US Embassy / US Mission in Uganda
Job Title: Health Information Systems Analyst
Organisation: United States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: UGX 102,802,449 – UGX 150,709,572
Vacancy Announcement Number: Kampala-2018-033
Open To: Current Employees of the Mission – All Agencies and/or U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); or Declared Members of Household (MOHs) – All Agencies
About US Embassy:
The United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Deborah R. Malac currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Health Information Systems Analyst 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 (Health Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics and Data Management and Surveillance, Surveys and Implementation Science) as well as with other branches including, Health Services, 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, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- The applicants for the US Embassy Health Information Systems Analyst job opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Informatics, Information Science, Health Information Management, Computer Science; Computer Engineering, or Information Systems
- A minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention, treatment and surveillance system or health information management is 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.
- 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.
- Language: Must be fluent (Level IV) in English. Ability to read technical manuals in English is required. (This may be tested)
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the United States Embassy in Kampala are encouraged to Apply Online by following the instructions below;
- Applicants shall be required to register under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click Here
- You will receive confirmation on registration and proceed to apply.
- On completion of this process you will receive an auto response via your email.
Deadline: 2nd August 2018
The US Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.
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