APIN Public Health Initiatives Limited/Gte, formerly known as AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria is a non-governmental organization registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). APIN has built a strong partnership with the Nigerian Government, which is memorialized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Planning Commission. APIN is a leading Nigerian organization in the provision of prevention, care and treatment services to patients with HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis; Malaria; Reproductive Health; Family Planning; Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, and other non-communicable diseases of public health significance.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: System Analysis Officer
Req ID: api-67036 Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Strategic Information
Position Summary
PHIS3 seeks a Senior EMR/PBS Module Officer. The successful candidate will work in the Systems Analysis Unit of the Health Informatics Directorate. S/He will plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned areas; serve as Project Leader on major projects; confer with and advise use departments; evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation and recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards; provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning existing computer programs and systems.
The System Analysis Officer reports directly to the System Analysis Advisor in activity implementation and management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plan and control the computer system analysis and development for assigned area; confer with and advise use departments; evaluate user requests and needs, estimate cost and time of implementation.
Serve as Project Leader on major projects; evaluate project requirements and time lines; provide guidance and direction to assigned personnel and coordinate project phases.
Assist in system studies in programming for various applications; recommend program methodology to be followed, assuring programming compliance with established documentation standards.
Analyse problems outlined by users and potential users of data processing; study existing systems and procedures and the introduction of potential data processing systems.
Develop detailed data flow charts of the existing system, documenting the work process according to installation standards; assist with developing system objectives and comprehensive plans to organise work methodology; establish controls to assure desired output in new and modified applications.
Assist department staff by advising on applications development and the best approach to system design relative to software capabilities and hardware features; review or determine application proposals and requirements as required.
Provide technical support, assistance and information to users; train users in system operations as necessary; coordinate communication and activities with users to review and analyse user problems and needs; provide work direction to assigned programmers.
Compile information and data and prepare various reports related to computer systems and functions; document system software and hardware as necessary.
Maintain a variety of records, accounts, logs and files related to systems; prepare and purge records as necessary.
Write or modify programs as necessary to meet user needs; prepare block diagrams and flow charts; write or modify program source code; prepare sample test data; test, correct and revise programs as necessary.
Qualification & Experience:
A minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer science, Information Technology, Statistics or related field with not less than 8 years’ work experience in Software development, database development and management. Masters in Information Management or other related field is an added advantage.
Technical Competencies:
Report writing and oral/written communication skills
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Internet browsing, emailing, etc.)
Basic knowledge of Java, MySQL, PHP, Python, Java Scripts and knowledge of OpenSource applications.
Intermediate/advanced knowledge on use of MS-Excel
Advanced principles and techniques of systems analysis, design and programming.
Advanced principles of internal system maintenance.
Analysis project coordination requirements.
Database structures, on-line applications and system capabilities of the District.
Principles and concepts involved in computer programming and maintenance.