Health Informatics and Database Officer Kampala,Uganda-2020

Serve as project point of contact for designing multi-purpose database architecture, identifying automation opportunities and creating efficient process flows for complex data assets that will provide stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the issue being studied; design, implement and maintain database programs that enable users and managers to update, retrieve, and arrange data within a specific database; provide data analysis, interpretation, and consultation to maximize the use of Pathfinder administrative data in order to support needs of senior management and operational management.

Key Job Outcomes-Health Informatics and Database Officer Kampala

• Create and develop essential organizational reports using infographics and analyses to support strategic objective outcomes and facilitate decision making.
• Design database architecture, coordinate with users and program manager to determine common needs and functions, writing database manuals, determine data organizational methods, provide technical support and train database users
• Serve as project point of contact on the planning, design, and creation of complex data sets from national HMIS and DHIS2 with a strong understanding of data architecture, automation and efficient process design
• Integrate data to produce descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics to provide insight into project performance and impact.
• Working with data quality assessment and USAID SITES teams to apply data science principles, such as data cleansing, preparation, analysis, interpretation, and visualization.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current analytical methodologies and their use and application in departmental reports.
• Leverages analytical and data visualization tools, such as Tableau, to improve efficiency and facilitate decision making.

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies-Health Informatics and Database Officer Kampala

• Flexibility to work within a multi-cultural interdisciplinary team across various project themes.
• Ability to gather and present information to support project management and related documentation
• Excellent ability to collaborate and communicate across departments and disciplines in-person and social media interactions.
• Solid soft skills to include focus, curiosity, agility, humility, and communication.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies: 

• Project Planning, Management: Mastery-level skill in project planning and management.
• Software Applications: Mastery of knowledge of Microsoft products, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Languages: Advanced writing and speaking skills.
• Communication: Advanced oral and written communication skills using different forms of media, especially reports.
• Influencing and Customer Service Skills: Advanced influencing and diplomacy skills. Advanced customer service skills.
• Organization, Planning and Multi-tasking: Proven ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision.
• Self-Management and Teamwork: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.
• Global and Cultural Effectiveness: Ability to communicate, collaborate with diverse stakeholders and achieve operational outcomes.
• Matrix Management: Ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

Required Education, Training and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer-related field (computer science/Informatics or mathematics or statistics) is required; Advanced degree is a plus
• Strong knowledge of SQL, Java and Visual Basic in addition to training in specific database systems including DHIS2, MySQL, SAP, PeopleSoft and Oracle.
• A minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience within the Healthcare-IT industry and/or demonstrable IT-knowledge managing large data sets.

Other Information:

• Uses cellular and desk phone; laptop or desktop computer