Overview

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Job Position: Digital Technology Specialist

Job Locations: Abuja

Job Description

  • Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Digital Health and Digitial Technology Specialist for a potential two-year UKAID, Flemming Fund, One Health, Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance project in Nigeria, that aims to improve AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance), generate data on AMR/AMU/AMC across the quadripartite sectors, mitigate the impact of the AMR on the health system, and strengthen the capacity of Nigeria’s institutions and communities to effectively manage AMR risks.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Provide strategic and technical assistance to the project and its counterparts regarding digital and technology systems activities; be aware of, enhance, and streamline existing ICT efforts in the country and provide guidance regarding efficiencies and best practices, adapt to the local country context for AMR data systems and management
  2. With the Surveillance and Data Management team, manage the digital health platform to monitor, integrate and support real-time AMR data management, analysis, and use of surveillance data at all levels for the benefit of the country
  3. Collaborate with NCDC, FMOHSW, FMAFS, FMEnv and FMWR&S to ensure the virtual platform for AMR data is functional across levels and facilities to enhance the overall project
  4. Engage with private sector stakeholders to digitize AMR/U/C data and integrate it with the Fleming Fund digital systems
  5. Conduct information, communication and technology assessments, analyses, reviews, and audits to assess ways to continually adapt program strategies to address AMRIS, WHONET, LIMS, and other platform’s training constraints and barriers that improve project outcomes
  6. Leverage DHIS2 in approach and strengthen AMR systems to achieve an effective surveillance continuum (collaborate with existing digital health activities for the promotion and use of their platforms)
  7. Assess and identify IT gaps and contribute to filling local level gaps to functionalize AMRIS, WHONET and DHIS2 surveillance systems through direct support, or links with other partners
  8. Stay informed and up to date on global initiatives, innovations, changes and learning around ICT and be able to assess and provide solutions and options to the FF team and other stakeholders
  9. Provide technical guidance, and capacity development including training /TOT, coaching, and mentoring to project staff, counterparts and other stakeholders, as needed
  10. Work closely with the technical team including the Monitoring and Evaluation team, Surveillance, and the Flemming Fund Sentinel sites to ensure uninterrupted data flow of data for analysis and use by the program
  11. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements
Education:

  1. A master’s degree in computer science or related field with four years plus is required.
  2. A relevant bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience is required. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience:

  1. Extensive experience in software development, scripting and project management
  2. Comprehensive knowledge of Public Health programs, epidemiology, and biostatistics
  3. Experience in developing health systems
  4. Proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies
  5. Experience with modern web frameworks and libraries
  6. Understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile Principals
  7. Software Deployment experiences with advanced knowledge of Object Oriented PHP and its MVC frameworks like Laravel
  8. Knowledge of User Experience (UX) development using any wireframe tools like MocFlow
  9. Working experience on any Frontend Framework such as React JS, Vue JS, Node JS, jQuery, or AJAX
  10. Experience in developing ReSTful Web API/FHIR/HL7 standards for interoperability
  11. Working experience with any of the database technologies (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL like MongoDB, etc.)
  12. Knowledge of software testing and its quality assurance
  13. Must have proven evidence on any version control systems like Github, Bitbucket or Gitlab
  14. Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Digital Ocean or any Cloud Platforms
  15. Familiarity with fundamental security measures for both applications and servers
  16. Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in web development and relevant technology experience
  17. Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering
  18. Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to work collaboratively
  19. Knowledge of health informatics
  20. Experience in DHIS2, WHONET, Hospital Solutions, or any other Laboratory Management platforms
  21. Ability to develop necessary user and technical documentation
  22. Experience working with related supported projects is preferred
  23. Familiarity or experience with the Nigerian health system is preferred
  24. Strong work ethic and ability to collaborate with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds
  25. Must be willing to travel within the country, as appropriate and allowed
  26. Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Application Deadline
15th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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