Job Vacancy: Job title: Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics
Job description: Company description FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world.
Job Ad & Profile Description
Position : Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics
We are looking for a Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Develop Java-based software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; and following the software development lifecycle
- Determine operational feasibility by assisting in the evaluation, development, and implementation of program systems, including custom developed, off-the-shelf, and/or hosted solutions
- Lead in the development of high-quality software design and architecture that streamline and improve program implementation efforts
- In-depth understanding of software development and demonstrate proficiency in developing software applications in either Java, Python, Flutter, Angular, or JavaScript, and implementing SQL-based database platforms
- Troubleshoot basic software malfunctions, maintain existing programs and make appropriate modifications based on changes in the business environment, equipment, and/or errors in existing programs
- Ensures the consistent and reliable use of all code management and library systems, assuring available, reproducible, and reusable programs
- Develop technical documentation to guide future software development projects
- Executes development process for assigned work products within the scope of change/release management for enhancements and projects
- Improves operations by conducting systems analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures
- Study and transform data science prototypes by integrating machine models/algorithms into existing newly developed or existing digital systems.
Required profile for job ad : Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s, Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or related field with 7-9 years of relevant work experience
- Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Science
- Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information
- Systems, or related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience
- Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, including advanced skills in database customization preferably DHIS2, MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MS Access, and Excel
- Knowledge and experience with writing technical requirements, test scripts, test driven development (TDD), and knowledge of programming languages – Java, Python, JavaScript, etc., and technologies. Knowledge of Angular and Flutter languages and UI/UX design would be an added advantage
- Experience working at the national level on health programs with knowledge and experience with data collection and analysis is preferred
- Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance
- Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Anticipate issues, think proactively, and use critical thinking skills to plan stakeholder requirements gathering sessions
- Support technology applications by exploring and adapting to changing technologies. Independently apply technical judgment to work assignments to achieve desired outcomes
- Proactively verify problem resolution. Independently resolving routine and non-routine problems
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, conducting investigative research, and implementing new technologies in specialty or related area
- Makes suggestions for technical modifications to prevent future problems
- Ability to analyze health care/clinical data from conceptualization through presentation of the data
- Ability to travel within Nigeria 25% time.
Job criteria for job ad : Senior Technical Officer, Health Informatics Job category :
Secretarial work, assistantship
Industries :
Health, pharmacy, hospitals, medical equipment
Services other
Employment type :
Permanent contract
Region :
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:49:51 GMT
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