The HMIS Officer will work to contribute to an improvement in the overall health data management of the targeted refugee population of Nkamira Health Post through the provision of health data quality. In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in general nursing /public health with 2 years’ experience in health data management or bachelor’s degree in computer science with more than 5 years’ experience in health data management from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Excellent liaison abilities and good communication skills (French, Kiswahili and English preferred);
• Willingness to work in resource poor environment and be culturally sensitive;
• Ability to produce basic reports in English;
• Ability and familiar with Health data management system like HMIS/HIS and IMPACT;
• Experience of working in health data management, CRVS;
• Strong capacity in collect and analyses of health data and knowledge of CRVS uses;
• Ability of be cooperative and collaborative with team;
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)

Desirable

• Familiarity with HMIS/HIS and IMPACT,
• Experience of working in health data management including CRVS
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft office, M.S Word, MS Excel)

How to Apply