Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) Recruits Senior Information Technology Officer and Senior Information Technology Associate

Centre for Integrated Health Programs (CIHP) is a leading indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes better healthcare for all Nigerians through the creation of strong and sustainable health systems. CIHP is consistent with global orientation towards the transfer of program management and implementation responsibilities of donor-supported programs to indigenous organizations. This is aimed at increasing local ownership, funding effectiveness and strengthening of local talent for the adequate provision of quality technical assistance for healthcare and development in Nigeria as part of the US President's Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR II )'s central sustainability theme. The broadened scope of objectives has created the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus.

Working with CIHP is all about making a difference to people's lives by ensuring quality and sustainable health service provision. Provided, that you have the dedication, commitment, community spirit and client service skills to make a positive difference to the many thousands of people who will be relying on you, we can offer you a fair, diverse, dynamic and flexible learning environment across our six field offices or at the central office in Abuja, Nigeria.

We are recruiting for the positions of:

1.) Senior Information Technology Officer

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Incumbent is responsible for conceptualizing, developing and implementing ICT Strategy, systems, plans and policies.
• Ensures that IT strategy not only incorporates developing effective business solutions and services with the underlying infrastructure but that it underpins the organisation in delivering appropriate technology enabled solutions as it expands.
• Conceptualize, develop strategy for and oversee the design and implementation of major systems improvements; manage/oversee multiple, concurrent and often disparate tasks for projects involving innovative applications and different systems including databases
• Provide technical and policy advice to leadership and strategic partners on systems development in a changing environment and the implications of various alternatives, as well as on business applications and other related issues
• Identify and plan for future needs; develop and disseminate best practices, manages the establishment and implementation of software development and customization projects.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• First degree in computer sciences, computer Engineering or a related field; an advanced degree will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years post NYSC work experience, 2 years of which must have been managing an Information Technology operation in a reputable organization.
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Knowledge of advanced concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software.
• Knowledge of computer monitoring systems, vendor-supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly technical programs.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts draws conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs.
• Ability to manage a team and conduct training and informational sessions

2.) Senior Information Technology Associate

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will support the IT team to ensure that IT strategy services delivers appropriate technology enabled solutions
• Support the implementation of major systems improvements; assist with disparate tasks for projects involving innovative applications and different systems including databases
• Provide technical support in a changing environment and the implications of various alternatives, as well as on business applications and other related issues
• Identify and plan for future needs; develop and disseminate best practices
• Provide support for the implementation of software development and customization projects, ensuring process is driven by user needs across the organisation

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability

• Bachelor's degree in computer sciences, computer Engineering or a related field
• At least 3 years post NYSC experience in a reputable organization.
• Knowledge of system development methods used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Knowledge of the concepts and basic operating principles of data communications and information systems hardware and software. Knowledge of computer monitoring systems, vendor-supplied packaged programs, macros, utilities, and other highly technical programs.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts draws conclusions, define problems, and suggest solutions.
• Ability to use programming procedures and techniques in the implementation of computer programs

General Requirements

• All positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, computer applications and Internet/Emails
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Significant amount of travel may be involved for all positions.
• Commitment to and understanding of organizations vision, values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Terms of Employment

• The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions.
• Appointments for each of these positions will be subject to a probationary period.
• Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested/Qualified candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement of not more than 200 words as a Microsoft Word attachment to:
hr@cihpng.org
The subject of the email should be the POSITION title and the applicant's full name e.g. Finance Associate -  Mary John.

Applications not sent in this format will NOT be processed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.