National Professional Officer- Public Health Informatics. – World Health Organisation (WHO) | - 2015

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/15/TASR31

Grade: NO-C

The WHO National Professional Officer- Public Health Informatics will support Ministry of Health and partners as a Technical Advisor responsible for strengthening the public health information management in Uganda

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technically support the health sector, working with the eHealth technical working group, to strengthening national efforts in eHealth/HIS as well as planning, development and deployment of appropriate information and communication technologies (ICTs) to enable eHealth platform to monitor outcomes of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and promote integration with HIV/AIDS activities.
Strengthening ICT infrastructure through supporting implementation of the health technology framework for the health sector.
Works closely with the Inter country support team of WHO and ECSA, strengthening regional efforts in health/HIS as well as planning development and deployment of appropriate information and communication technologies (ICTs).
Strengthening exchange of health information systems efforts within East African to strengthen regional and cross-border surveillance informatics agenda.
Strengthen IHR implementation using health Strategies.
Technically support further development of DHIS 2 and mTRAC.
Support data analysis to inform health sector performance.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the World Health Organization (WHO) career placement should have attained basic training in computer science, IT, or related discipline, that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described i.e. a Master’s Degree in Public Health Informatics or related fields. Possession of a Masters in Public Health or health services management will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five or more years’ experience in Health Information Management with a reputable organization with acceptable evidence of knowledge, competence and contribution to the organization’s goals.
Competent in use of computer applications including spreadsheets, Ms Word, Powerpoint, EPIINFO and statistical analysis and mapping software.
Working knowledge of various data management packages such as EPI Info, SPSS, STATA, MS Excel, or SAS.
Languages: Proficiency in written and spoken English, Knowledge of French would be an added advantage.