IT Analyst – The Clinton Health Access initiative, Zimbabwe

IT – Analyst, Harare, The Clinton Health Access initiative in Zimbabwe

The Clinton Health Access initiative in Zimbabwe is seeking an IT Analyst to meet computer programming needs for mobile health solutions implemented in Zimbabwe. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding academic credentials and a strong computer programming record. The IT Analyst is expected to bring computer programming, technical, and analytical skills to CHAI’s engagement on mobile health technology with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW). The IT Analyst is expected to provide computer programming support for the development of laboratory data management systems, pharmacy data management systems and other programming needs related to HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria disease management.

The IT Analyst is required to work with government officials and implementing partners, and must have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of self-confidence. S/he must be able to function independently and have a strong commitment to excellence. S/he should also exhibit a number of important personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

The IT Analyst will maintain strong functional relationships with CHAI’s global LST programmers, mHealth Analyst and other program analysts to effectively support all IT aspects (programming, set up and configurations, etc) for all mHealth interventions implemented by CHAI Zimbabwe.

Responsibilities:

• Build databases/applications to support laboratory, pharmacy systems and other mhealth interventions
• Support development of detailed user specification requirements for specific mHealth solutions
• Participate in testing and monitoring of performance of IT solutions to ensure ongoing improvements
• Development and management development cycle including work plans for IT/mHealth project
• Make changes, additions, and edits to existing systems
• Create a new applications as the need arises
• Ensure that all applications are compatible with multiple levels of implementation
• Work with the programming team to respond to needs and demands
• Develop training materials on mHealth systems for all levels of users
• Conduct training of users of mHealth systems
• Work with the CHAI global programming team and Ministry of Health and Child Welfare to understand and build solutions for data-management needs
• Develop/manage program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
• Develop project budgets and complete projects within approved budgets and timelines
• Compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
• Develop and maintain key relationships with key actors in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare and partners including participation in relevant forum/TWGs
• Any other programming or IT related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer programming
• Two plus years of professional experience
• Quantitatively minded
• Experience and knowledge in the following programming and development tools:

• MS SQL 2005
• Software Factory
• Crystal Report
• ASP.NET
• C#
• Codsmith tool
• AJAX
• CSS
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to set and meet time-lines and deadlines
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice

Advantages:

• Experience working and communicating with government officials and multilateral organizations
• Knowledge of pharmacy, laboratory services and/or health care
• Previous experience with MIS, LIS and HMIS systems in the developing world

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