Data Use and HMIS Capacity Building Specialist - Rwanda

Program Summary: Futures Group is providing technical assistance to the Integrated System Strengthening Project (IHSSP), a USAID-funded project managed by Management Sciences for Health. The project runs between Jan 17, 2010 and June 30, 2014 and works with the government, civil society, and communities to strengthen health systems, develop preventive interventions and improve the quality of health services. Futures Group is supporting the project with building the capacity of key health managers and providers to use data for decision-making and to strengthen the HMIS’s ability to provide reliable and timely data.

Position Summary: Futures Group will hire a Data Use and HMIS Capacity Building Specialist to assists IHSSP in finalizing HMIS guidance materials, training relevant governmental staff in the application of HMIS related tools and SOPs, and crafting and executing a data use strategy.

S/he will be an integral part of the IHSSP team and will report in-country to the project’s Senior Advisor/HMIS and Data Use for daily direction and to Futures Group’s US technical backstop for technical and institutional supervision and support.

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and may require periodic in-country travel.

Only Rwandan nationals will be considered for this position.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES This position will help IHSSP analyze issues related to data use and develop innovative approaches to enhance data use. In particular, s/he will be expected to produce the following deliverables: 1.Finalize the HMIS user’s guide.
2.Design standard operating procedures for managing routine health information at district level 3.Formulate a data use strategy and assist with its execution 4.Support the implementation of dashboards for various departments within the MOH that link to the national data warehouse. 5.Facilitate the process of curriculum development related to data management and use 6.Exploring options for introducing HIS data use into pre-service training for doctors and nurses 7.Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 1.Master’s degree in Public Health or Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology with experience with Monitoring & Evaluation in a health-related project. 2.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite required. 3.Familiarity with web-site design or content management and eLearning software are an advantage. 4.Familiarity with Rwanda’s health information systems is an advantage. 5.Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English 6.Proven ability to work as part of a team and to be able to work independently

How to apply:

Please apply online via: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FUTURESGROU...