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 and is providing technical support for the ACE project. To effectively reduce HIV, including HIV/TB co-infection, as well as institutionalize health system reforms, the United States Government (USG), through the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), supports the Government of Nigeria (GON) to implement interventions, across the HIV/AIDS care continuum and strengthen the health system to deliver high-quality services. As part of the effort in this regard, the USAID/Nigeria office recently engaged a consortium to implement the Achieving HIV Epidemic Control in the several State of Nigeria. WACPHD, as part of the Consortium, will be implementing the Operations/ Implementation Research component of the ACE grant in lot 6-comprising Lagos, Edo and Bayelsa.
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.
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