IT / Health Informatics Officer at the West African Centre For Public Health and Development (WACPHD-UOM-IGPH)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: IT / Health Informatics Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

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.

Application Closing Date
19th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Submit a one-page application letter along with your CV and references to the above link.
• Individuals blacklisted from implementing donor funded grants are not eligible to apply for any of the advertised positions
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• WACPHD considers equality for all to be a fundamental human right. We actively promote diversity and inclusion, while condemning all types of unlawful and unjust discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and motherhood, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.