Strategic Information Advisor

The Institute of Human Virology of the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine (UMSOM-IHV) has received a five year funding from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the Partnership for Advanced Clinical Mentorship (PACME) Project.

The goal of UMSOM-IHV is to work with the MOH, RBC/IHDPC/HIV Unit and other national organizations for capacity building in the area of HIV and AIDS and other Public Health problems.

Under this project, there are different positions to be filled:

STRATEGIC INFORMATION ADVISOR: ONE POSITION

Job Description: Strategic Information Advisor

Direct Supervisor: Program Director
Location: Kigali
Remuneration: Attractive and competitive package
Start Date: Immediately

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Strategic Information Advisor will work closely with the Decentralization and Integration Unit and CDC to review and expand existing systems and adapt them as necessary to provide the most reliable feedback and information that will serve as the platform for system improvement.

Strategic Information Advisor will:

• Provide critical M and E expertise and support towards long term, quality driven, outcomes oriented evaluation of the program and facilities supported.
• Ensure that adequate use is made of the data generated and monitored on this project.
  
• Support DIU to review monthly TRACnet /Open EMR/IQ chart reports from health facilities and provides guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and outcomes.
  
• In collaboration with Deputy Program Director will support project reports especially in MEMS system
  
• In collaboration with multidisciplinary team will mentor sites on data demand and information use.

Requirements:

• Degree in Nursing, Public Health or Demography.
• At least 5 year experience in health care delivery in Rwanda.
• Experience with using HMIS/IQChart/Open -MRS
• Must be fluent in English and/or French.
• Knowledge of two languages is an added value.
• Demonstrated knowledge of synthesizing information and presentation.
• Previous experience in supporting facilities in data management
• Demonstrated knowledge in HIV is highly encouraged.
• Knowledge of SPSS, Excel, Access, Epi info and spreadsheet application.
• Demonstrated ability to apply evaluation data into clinical activities.

Other Skills:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
• Understanding of challenges related to care and treatment delivery in the local context.
• Ability to interact proactively with health facility and Capacity Building Team
• Self-motivated, team player with the ability to delegate.

All application letters along with the latest CV and a copy of driving license ( for drivers only ) and any other relevant documents to the following address not later than 29th February 2012: Attention to Deputy Program Director/Operations
Institute of Human Virology of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM-IHV), Email: using apply below.
Rwanda Office, Plot Number 992, Akagera Street, Kiyovu, Kigali.

Kigali, on 13th February 2010