MINISTRY OF HEALTH Project Manager

Imvaho Nshya N´ 2441, tariki ya 25 Nzeri 2012
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
www.moh.gov.rw
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Ministry of Health /Community health Desk wishes to recruit 2 qualified and competent person for the post of RapidSMS/mUbuzima Project Manager
Poste: RapidSMS/mUbuzima Project Manager
Location: Ministry of Health
Source of funding: UNICEF
Duration: One year Renewable
Duties and responsibilities:

1. Be responsible for the daily management of the RapidSMS/mUbuzima project; ensure effective channels of communication between Permanent Secretary of Health, RapidSMS/mUbuzima Taskforce and implementing partners including convening the RapidSMS/mUbuzima Taskforce meetings, documenting minutes and dissemination of information to all partners.
2. Regular briefing of updates on RapidSMS/mUbuzima to Chair of Task force and Permanent Secretary of Health
3. Coordinate, supervise and follow-up the training course for CHWs ensuring a high level on hands skill acquisition and document observations and activities
4. Working with software programmer, observe usage pattern and challenges encountered by end-users, review rejected message and modify code when necessary
5. Conduct monthly supervision to different districts and review implementation process. Review hand copies of SMS alerts and ensure consistency of data
6. Analyze monthly incoming data to produce monthly critical indicators of RapidSMS/mUbuzima including but not limited to ANC registrations, number of ANC visits, and initiation of labor in the community.
7. Analyze incoming data and identify non-responding or alert prone CHWs, consult their supervisors at the Health center or District level and initiate appropriate follow-up
8. Regular co-ordination meeting of the RapidSMS/mUbuzima Taskforce
9. Performs other duties, as required by the supervisor from time to time

Profile:

1. Degree in health informatics, management informatics with background in public health system, Development Management,
2. At least 3 years experience working in public health, statistical analysis, data and databases development and management for public health
3. At least three years of progressively professional experience in data and database management and management for public health programs
4. Sound knowledge in Microsoft Excel program and understanding of Maternal and Child Health service delivery and indicators
5. Experienced in the application of mobile computing devices for public health
6. Having a proven track record in website development will be an added advantage
7. Strong fluency in written and spoken English and strong proficiency in French as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Candidate´s file:

1. A motivation letter addressed to the permanent secretary of the Ministry of health
2. A detailed CV
3. A photocopy of degree
4. A photocopy of a national identity
5. Two passport photos
6. Names, address and phone numbers of 3 reference persons

Two copies of the application documents properly sealed addressed to: The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of health and submitted not later than 01/10/2012 at 13h00, to the office of Permanent Secretary.
Dr Uzziel NDAGIJIMANA
Permanent Secretary