Job Title: Field IT Officer
Position Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Area Implementation Manager
Posting Location: Somalia Region, Hargele
Application deadline: September 29, 2020
Background:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.
JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.
We are looking for a Field IT Officer who will provide direct system and IT related support and guidance for project software implementation at health facilities. He/she is expected to provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, and monitoring and evaluation support or different systems being implemented at the woreda and health facility levels such as eCHIS, DHIS2, Dagu, HealthNet, eRIS, etc. The Field IT Officer is expected to understand, communicate, train, and coach staff at the supported facilities to ensure the utilization of the systems effectively and efficiently, with minimal assistance. He/she is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of activities and compliance with JSI policies and regulations.
Specific responsibilities of the Field IT Officer will include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications:
Applicants for this position should possess the following qualifications:
JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D.
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