Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN): Program Officer Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)

The Program Officer Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) with oversight from the Senior Program Officer HMIS and under the supervision of the Director Strategic Information is responsible for direct HMIS technical support to ACTION-supported health facilities.

Under the supervision of the Director Strategic Information, this position will be responsible for the following;

• Providing technical support for the implementation and utilization of databases related to HIV/AIDS Program including CAREWare and other information systems.

• Supporting the quality control systems and mechanisms needed to guarantee proper management of information and data quality assurance.

• Assisting with user training and system documentation.

• Troubleshooting the Health Management Information System at sites.

• Assisting with the design and/or development of specific databases for collection, tracking and reporting of program and operational research data.

• Assisting with proposal writing

• Any other duties that may be assigned

• Co-ordinate, track progress, review results and address care and support challenges.
  
  

• Graduate in a related field of study. An MBBS or other medically related degree will be an added advantage

• Must possess 3 – 5 years of relevant experience

• Core interest in IT application to health programs

• Knowledge of health, reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programming

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in database development and management

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office package applications, especially Access and Excel, as well as some knowledge of SQL Server

• Knowledge of CAREWare software is a plus

• Experience in facilitating trainings is a plus

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

• Must function well in a team setting

• Flexibility to meet objectives in a continually evolving Information Systems environment

• Ability to set and adjust priorities based on organizational objectives, emerging requirements and available resources

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, as well as system troubleshooting.
   

Placement
Position is available for the Central Office in Abuja.