The West African Centre for Public Health and Development (WACPHD) is a non-governmental organization working on improving health equity through sustained research, program delivery, technical assistance, and education.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: IT / Health Informatics Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Purpose / Job Objective
- The IT / Health Informatics Officer is responsible for leveraging technology to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery for the organization's public health programs.
- They will assess digital health needs, design and implement appropriate technology-based solutions and provide technical support and training to program staff.
Roles And Key Responsibilities
- Assess the digital health needs of program teams and design appropriate technology-based solutions to enhance data management, program monitoring, and service delivery
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust digital health platforms, including data collection tools, dashboards, and reporting systems, to support the organization's public health programs
- Provide technical support and training to program staff on the use of digital health technologies, ensuring their effective and efficient utilization
- Collaborate closely with data analysts and program teams to ensure the integration of digital health data into decision-making processes
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in health informatics and digital health, and incorporate innovative approaches into the organization's work
- Ensure the security, interoperability, and scalability of digital health solutions through the implementation of appropriate technical and governance frameworks
- Contribute to the development of research protocols, grant proposals, and other technical documentation.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Qualification:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Health Informatics / Computer Science, or a related field
- Minimum 7 - 10 years of experience in the design, development, and implementation of digital health solutions, with a strong focus on public health or development programs
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript) and database management
- Deep understanding of health information systems, data standards, and interoperability requirements
- Excellent problem-solving and technical troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and address complex technical challenges
- Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to translate technical information for non-technical audiences
- Experience working in a multicultural, international environment is highly desirable.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.
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