Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme Ltd/Gte (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to qualitative healthcare, Education and Economic strengthening services in Nigeria. Our staff includes expert in health, Education, Social works, youth, Civil Society and research. Our LOCATE project; a CDC/PEPFAR HIV prevention, care and treatment program is currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position: CLINICAL CARE SPECIALIST [Imo State] Overall Job Function: This position provides technical support for multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS care and treatment, working with organization clinicians and health facility- based site teams to implement care and antiretroviral treatment services.
Job Description
- The incumbent will manage information systems, conduct data analysis, and provide strategic insights to enhance programmatic effectiveness as well proficiency in the use of DHIS2.
- Configure DHIS2 to capture and report data across multiple health programs including HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, NCDs, etc. This involved setting up data elements, indicator definitions, datasets, dashboards, and reporting templates.
- Develop customized data entry forms and front-end interfaces for facility and community health workers to enter service delivery data which feeds into DHIS2 in real-time.
- Set up automated indicator notifications and SMS/email messaging using analytics to flag concerning data or trends for follow-up.
- Support training on DHIS2 for health workers and program managers, building their capacity to use the system for day-to-day monitoring and data-driven management.
- Serve as an ECEWS administrator responsible for user management, metadata configuration, applying upgrades and customizations for optimized DHIS2 usage.
- Lead the extraction and exchange of DHIS2 data with other systems like laboratory information systems and logistics management information systems for comprehensive insights.
- Support migrating and integrating DHIS2 as the national HMIS across all levels from central down to facility levels for harmonized health data capture and management.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Minimum Recruitment Standard
- Must possess a university degree in any of the following or related fields: Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or any other health related Sciences and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation. An MPH degree will be an advantage.
- Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
- Must have knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
- Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.
- Experience supporting information systems like OpenMRS, DHIS2, Nigeria Medical Record System, ODK Collect, and DATIM.
- Experience working with MySQL Community Server, Apache Tomcat, war files and Java Web Applications.
- Experience working with XML and JSON data encoding formats.
- Experience in data collection, processing, and use.
- Experience with HIV/AIDS programs or related health service programs; experience working with HIV/AIDS prevention and/or impact mitigation programs in the West African context is desirable.
- Experience with the PEPFAR/ Global Funds SI system is highly desirable.
- The following certifications will be an added advantage if available: Java Certification (OCPJP, OCPWCD, etc.), Linux Certification, SQL or Database Certifications, and Health IT Certification.
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring ability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices, methods, tools, and guidelines
- Data management and analysis skills
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, verbal skills, and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Must have the ability to obtain, analyze, organize, and interpret data and present findings in both oral and written form.
- Report writing and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Access and Excel
- Good knowledge of programming
- Team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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