JOB ADVERTISEMENT : Health Informatics Associate - SHAC SHWARI HEALTH ASSOCIATION Cameroon, Yaoundé or Bertoua,

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Shwari Health Cameroon is a locally registered organization with a vision to ensure the provision of quality, effective and innovative evidence-based solutions to address health systems challenges within the health sector in Cameroon and beyond with a special focus to children and adolescents. To achieve this, Shwari Health Cameroon uses proven community strategies to identify HIV infected children and adolescents, refer them to health facilities for initiation on treatment, support and accompany them through treatment to ensure they remain in care and achieve viral suppression. Our mission is to be one of the most sought-after implementations science associations in Cameroon that uses evidence-based strategies to effectively cover the ‘Know-Do’ gaps in the provision of health services. We aim to achieve this through the application of modern evidence generation and synthesis methods to understand operational contexts so as to devise strategies that could make the implementation efforts more effective and efficient. SHWARI Health Association, in partnership with Georgetown University's Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI), the Government of the Republic of Cameroon's Regional Technical Groups (RTGs), will be implementing a project titled SAFECARE-Cameroon, which is a 5-year CDC/PEPFAR-Funded project. SAFECARE-Cameroon’s goal is to develop, implement, and sustain comprehensive facility and community-based HIV services for children, adolescents, and adults in Cameroon in PEPFAR supported regions of the country and support the country to fast track its progress to achieve HIV epidemic control. As a result, SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua.

SHAC Office Positions

Position:        Health Informatics Associate, SAFECARE Project -Cameroon
Reports to:        Health Informatics Specialist
Location of work:    Yaoundé or Bertoua, Cameroon
Number of positions:        02
Position Overview:    He/She will support the improvement the health of populations, communities, families, and individuals by optimizing information management and communication. These activities include the design and use of informatics solutions and technology to support all areas of health care delivery, including, but not limited to, the direct provision of care, establishing effective administrative systems, managing and delivering education experiences, enhancing lifelong learning, and supporting health care research
The Health Informatics Associate will report to the Health Informatics Specialist. He/She will work alongside Application Analysts and IT system administrators to support and enhance hospital data systems. He/She should have previous experience in database application programming, systems analysis and design, process modelling, knowledge of the hospital data domain and enjoy writing database queries to provide answers to user data requirements. He also may be assigned to one or multiple tasks to lead or support activities across the project life cycle.


Essential Functions

•    Develops data strategies specifically around data structures, identifying critical information, as well as the tools used to retrieve and analyses the data. Performs research and analysis on large data sets - data exploration, trending, modelling, etc.
•    Designing and implementing tools to measure data, patient care effectiveness and processes
•    Ensure all systems remain functional, available and secure
•    Facilitating the communication and translation of regulatory and IT requirements between departments
•    Conduct regular analysis of performance on key priority indicators
•    Contribute to the development and the update of dashboards, automated reports, report templates and presentations by analyzing requisite data using of data visualization and analysis tools.
•    Influence interventions through state-of-the-art analytics through understandable, actionable, data-driven insights and quickly identify key themes from their data.
•    Work with Strategic information team to understand, clarify and document data analysis and reporting needs. Provide guidance and insight on data visualization options for dashboard design.
•    Work with the support of health informatics specialist to enhance data collection structures and procedures to include information that is relevant for building analytic systems.
•    Apply data mining techniques, do statistical analysis, and build high quality predictive analysis information products. Doing ad-hoc analysis and presenting results in a clear manner.
•    Recommend data architecture and engineering structures necessary to support reports and dashboards.
•    Ensure day-to-day availability of all EMR/DAMA Servers
•    Ensure daily backups of all databases are done properly
•    Apply patches and upgrades as/when required
•    Ensure the security of data is always maintained
•    Regularly audit user access to all Platform (Dashboard, Project management platform, Reporting tools, EMR/DAMA, Patient Level System)
•    Conduct daily routine tasks including health/sanity checks

Qualifications and Experience
•    Bachelor's degree or higher in software engineering, computer science, Information Technology, Health informatics, or any related fields.
•    At least 3 years of experience in the following technical, data, and research areas:
•    Technical software/platform: Application design and architecture, application development, services design, and development in healthcare environments
•    Data: Experience with the extraction and transport of clinical data using standard document formats and templates, Data modelling, Database design, Database administration and Storage management
•    MYSQL, MS SQL, NOSQL or ORACLE practical knowledge
•    Solid object-oriented programming practical experience in one of the major scalable languages
•    Demonstrable experience of performance tuning and query optimization
•    Experience of the full Software Development Lifecycle, utilizing both Agile and Waterfall Project Delivery methods
•    Advanced data analysis skills, data mining, BI (Tableau, Power BI and other tools) and Analytics development or other related analytical projects with recent proven experience developing data visualizations, dashboards, and reporting.
•    Strong proficiency in query/reporting tools, SQL, Advanced Excel, (or similar visualization tool), R/Python or other statistical tools.
•    Experience working in Health programming will be added advantage
•    Required Knowledge, Skills and Key Competencies
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines while producing quality content.
•    Comfortable working long hours if needed
•    Ability to translate user requirements into functional specifications
•    Strong organizational, interpersonal, oral, presentation, written communication, and analytical skills.
•    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
•    Strong oral and written communication skills with demonstrated history in one or more areas: proposal writing, requirements development, and/or professional development activities including professional speaking and conferences.  
•    Ability to obtain proper security clearances as needed on a contract-to-contract basis.
•    Ability to mentor and train through a variety of methods including online, face-to-face, or blended learning opportunities.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•    Professional fluency in oral and written English and French.
•    Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Work Environment
SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) /Context / Required competencies
Core values
•    Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals
•    Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions
•    Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles
•    Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work
Core competencies
•    Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization
•    Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment
•    Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner
•    Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions
•    Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects
•    Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances
Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities)
•    Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment
•    Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them
•    Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Instructions for Submitting Applications:
1.    All applications should be submitted electronically at: https://forms.gle/zFso5waZkTf716JG6 
2.    Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying.
3.    Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.
4.    All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences.
5.    Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
6.    Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.
7.    All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
8.    Deadline for application is September 10th, 2024, 5 PM Cameroon Time.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

SHWARI Health Association Cameroon (SHAC) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable.