IT System Analyst

Position: IT System Analyst
Reporting to : Project Operations Manager
Location: Dodoma Region with frequent travel to Morogoro and Shinyanga Region
Level of Engagement: Full-time
Duration of engagement March 2015 – Jan 2019

Job Summary
The successful candidates will be accountable for the fulfillment management of ICT infrastructure and systems of the HPSS project and that of CHF and Health Technology Management installed and used by local government authorities of Dodoma, Morogoro and Shinyanga region.
Being a key member of the team, your role is to perform activities relating to installation, management and technical support of the IT services being executed by the project. You will work closely with the deputy team leaders to coordinate the IT requirements within the project.
You will also establish and maintain excellent relationship with partner ministries (MoHSW and PMORALG), NHIF, regional and district counterparts as well as to provide technical support to perfect function of the systems.

Ideal candidate should have
• Passionate, service oriented, hard-working who strive for excellence and will form part of our project team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Prior experience in the Health sector or with Insurance IT systems is an advantage.
• Graduate with MSc in ICT or MBA ICT, MSc Computer Science, Computer Engineering from recognized university.
• Working experience of at least five (5) years in related field and position
Responsibilities:

Management:
• purchase hardware and software
• oversee ICT equipment installation
• supervise and coordinate the work of the three regional IT Coordinators and Trainers
• mentoring and training new ICT support staff
• develop and manage a system for keeping safely all ICT equipment, software and other related materials
• manage the internet provider contract, website and local network facilities
• contribute to organizational policy regarding quality standards and strategic planning

Analysis:
• analyse the requirements for integrating IT systems used by the project (e-g- IMIS,OpenMedis) with other information systems (such as the District Health Information System DHIS2, health facility management systems such as Open MRS, and NHIF interfaces, etc.)
• assessment of supportive supervision tool E-TIQH
• analyse ICT infrastructure requirements in HPSS project context

Support:
• support the IT infrastructure of multiple offices across all regions
• support the district health service and CHF offices in the management of IMIS and OpenMedis by providing training, coaching and backstopping / trouble-
shooting
• develop and conduct ICT training based on the demand of the project and local government authorities
• work jointly with PMORALG in management and operation of the Server
• working closely with colleagues, developers, testers and a variety of end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
• supporting users on change control and system updates;
• providing training and user manuals to users of a new system

Development / Maintenance:
• further implementation and integration of inventory management system OpenMedis,
• dealing with open source issues
• ensure backup systems operate effectively
• performing maintenance of ICT equipment

Application should be accompanied with: -

•A well-typed CV;
•Copies of relevant certificates;
•Names of at least three (3) referees;
•Contact address during daytime (Postal Address, Telephone, e mail and Fax)

Send your application to the following address
Team Leader
Health Promotion and System Strengthening (HPSS) Project
P.O.Box 29
Dodoma
Or via email
Email: jobs15@hpss@gmail.com

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

DEADLINE: The deadline for submission of application is on 25th February, 2015 16.00 hours.

Source: Mwananchi 11 February 2015