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Major Duties and responsibilities: As a member of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning team; actively participates in the designing of indicators, develop forms and electronic based systems in collaboration and cooperation with partners like MoH, EPHI, regional health bureaus, regional reference laboratories, and USAID.Built an open access domain to facilitate Implementation of DHIS2 based database.Develop an APIs required for the integration of the DHIS2 to any other systems internally and with external partners.Installation, updates, and maintenance of all DB relates software i.e., Java script, Postgres.Develop a web-based reporting system that can validate and clean collected data for program indicators monthly.Configuration, backup and regular maintenance of the DHIS2 databases to ensure sustainable access of the system.Follow up the new features of dhis2 versions and make necessary recommendations for improvement and ensure secure and safe upgrade.Write technical procedures and documentation for the applications including operating procedures, user guides and more.Maintain the programs databases integrity including monitor performance; backup and recovery; managing users; secure data; and upgrade hardware and software as needed.Provide innovation solution to satisfy any addition features not supported by DHIS2 system.Support the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production and dissemination of data/information.Support the development of interoperability and data exchange between DHIS 2 and other systems.Any other tasks as needed. Competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) Ability to map database conceptual design. Ability to refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model. Ability to further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements. Ability of installing and testing new versions of the database management system (DBMS); Good knowledge of developing, managing and testing backup and recovery plans. Ability to ensure that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly. Knowledge of commissioning and installing new applicationsMinimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems Technology or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.Ten years of experience of which minimum of 5 years is documented practical DHIS 2 implementation experience, data management and analysis.Experience developing, upgrading and repairing DHIS 2 modules.Experience in applying user-centered requirements processes for design.Experience developing web-based and/or mobile applications, web programming language (e.g., JavaScript), and Unix/Linux system management.Experience collecting and/or managing public health data on a national level.Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices.Experience in Software Development (JavaScript and/or Python esp.) is desirable. Experience using cloud services (AWS preferred) and using a variety of open-source technologies.Supervision experience.Demonstrated ability to take ownership working in a small team where each team member can make a big impact is desired.Excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently and comfortable coordinating staff across multiple locations.Organizational skills, great attention to detail. Must be able to work as a member of a team and possess good problem solving skills. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge Requirements Language Proficiency: Proficiency in written and spoken English; with strong ability to write letter and report.Job Knowledge: A good understanding of public health, data compilation and management and data analysis. Skills and Abilities: Possess advanced data management and analysis skills and proficiency with data management software (Microsoft Excel, Access, SAS, SQL, or Tableau/PowerBI). Experience with web-based applications is desired. |