JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Health informatics assistant - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Company Description

The mission of the NGO, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), is to create a world where no mother, no child, no family is devastated by HIV and AIDS. Join us in our fight for an AIDS-free generation.

Job Description

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

In view of continuously improving and increasing her focus of a patient-centered strategic information, EGPAF Cameroon is strengthening his M&E system to improve patient management through the provision of accurate and timely data in its Atteindre95 project. It is against this background that EGPAF is seeking to recruit two highly motivated and self-driven and proficient individuals to join its Data Management and Data Analysis Unit as a health informatics assistant. The incumbents will work closely with the Health Informatic team, and other Strategic Information and program staff to help promote the vision and objectives of EGPAF Cameroon.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect in this role?

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Enhance existing electronic tools by analyzing program requirements, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
Utilize established development tools guidelines and conventions to design, develop, and test the data capture and entry tools
Will be expected to support the DAMA, PLDC and DHIS2 suits.
Maintain existing data entry tools/digital tools/software by identifying and correcting software defects
Engaging users and the program technical team in order to prioritize system feature requests
Provide insight regarding usability and user experience to guide the development and impact of various digital tools
Learn and develop skills to keep abreast with new technologies
Leverage knowledge and contribute to proper knowledge management within the program
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Support the development of other software applications as requested
Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned

Qualifications

To be successful, you will have:

Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health information systems and Health informatics, or a bachelor's degree in related fields.
Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in software development.
Good understanding of and development experience of EMR systems and eHealth
Knowledge of programing on the DHIS2 and any other electronic medical system
Experience with Free and Open-Source technology stack is strongly preferred
Proven practical knowledge of the following programing languages and tools:
PHP Laravel framework
Ruby on Rails
jQuery, JavaScript, Bootstrap
SQL (MS SQL, Postgres SQL) and NoSQL database development, scripting, and optimization
Familiar with the DHIS2 suit, and other data collection tools like ODK, Kobo.
Web server management and optimization
Understanding of Health Information Exchange standards such as HL7 FHIR
Other Required Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of PEPFAR programs and health systems in Cameroon is an asset.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
Familiar with the Cameroon health information management system.
Comfortable working long hours if needed
Ability to translate user requirements into functional specifications
Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, presentation, written communication and analytical skills.
Willingness to learn new skills to meet EGPAF’s need.
Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Ability to work independently as well as within a team setting.
Able to create, motivate and hold accountable a high performing team
Highly organized, meticulous, and reliable
Result-driven and attentive to detail.
Ability to communicate in writing and orally in English will be an asset.
Statistical analysis skills and experience will be an asset.
Integrity, Self-driven, Innovative, Intelligent, Detail oriented, Resilient, Results-oriented, Team Player

Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter before October 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM (West Africa Time Zone)

Additional Information

P.S. : The position is subject to the availability of donor funding.

 HOW TO APPLY :

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://www.linkedin.com/company/egpaf/jobs/