Position:
Health Information Systems Implementation Manager
Health Information Systems Implementation Manager
Reports to:
Associate Director of Health Information Systems
Associate Director of Health Information Systems
Location:
Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
Rwinkwavu, Rwanda
Organizational
Profile:
Profile:
Partners In
Health (‘PIH’), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the Dominican Republic)
and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in
several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
Health (‘PIH’), headquartered in Boston, MA, is an internationally recognized
non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a preferential option for
the poor in health care. Through its service delivery, training, advocacy and
research, PIH works globally to bring the benefits of modern medical science to
those most in need and to serve as an antidote to despair. PIH operates sites
for clinical care, research and training in 10 countries (Haiti, Peru, Russia,
Boston, Rwanda, Lesotho, Malawi, Kazakhstan, Mexico, the Dominican Republic)
and has a growing network of affiliated organizations and initiatives in
several other countries, including Nepal, Burundi, Mali, Liberia, Guatemala,
and Togo.
This is an
exciting time for PIH. The organization is taking on immense challenges, while
its newfound visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater
changes on the global stage. As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks
individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH
values) to join the team.
exciting time for PIH. The organization is taking on immense challenges, while
its newfound visibility has brought the opportunity to influence even greater
changes on the global stage. As the work continues to expand, PIH seeks
individuals committed to the mission and values of the organization (see PIH
values) to join the team.
PIH began
working in Rwanda in 2005, where today we serve a catchment area of 800,000
through 37 health centers and three hospitals with our sister organization,
Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking the lessons learned and expertise honed in
Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have achieved rapid success, gaining the attention
of both the highest levels of the Government of Rwanda and the international
community. Through partnership with the Ministry of Health in our efforts, we
have already helped to strengthen the public health system in the areas we
serve and are helping the government develop plans to replicate elements of our
model throughout the country.
working in Rwanda in 2005, where today we serve a catchment area of 800,000
through 37 health centers and three hospitals with our sister organization,
Inshuti Mu Buzima (IMB). Taking the lessons learned and expertise honed in
Haiti, our efforts in Rwanda have achieved rapid success, gaining the attention
of both the highest levels of the Government of Rwanda and the international
community. Through partnership with the Ministry of Health in our efforts, we
have already helped to strengthen the public health system in the areas we
serve and are helping the government develop plans to replicate elements of our
model throughout the country.
In Rwanda,
Health Information Systems make a major contribution to PIH/IMB’s efforts to
strengthen the national and local healthcare systems. PIH and its partners
pioneered the development of OpenMRS, an open source electronic medical record
system (EMR) which is currently being implemented nationally by the Rwandan
Government. PIH/IMB develop and supports the electronic medical record system
in use in rural health centers, with patient records supporting care for HIV,
TB, non-communicable disease, primary care, and oncology. Other information
systems key to the program support community health care workers and
pharmaceutical supply chain including several community-level mobile health
initiatives.
Health Information Systems make a major contribution to PIH/IMB’s efforts to
strengthen the national and local healthcare systems. PIH and its partners
pioneered the development of OpenMRS, an open source electronic medical record
system (EMR) which is currently being implemented nationally by the Rwandan
Government. PIH/IMB develop and supports the electronic medical record system
in use in rural health centers, with patient records supporting care for HIV,
TB, non-communicable disease, primary care, and oncology. Other information
systems key to the program support community health care workers and
pharmaceutical supply chain including several community-level mobile health
initiatives.
Position
Overview:
Overview:
We are
looking for a strong systems thinker, mentor and experienced manager for the
position of Health Information Systems Implementation Manager. The candidate
must have solid background in project management and systems implementation,
along with the interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse set of
stakeholders. Key components of the role are development of standard operating
procedures, user training materials, and capacity building and management
support of a team of four coordinators who are responsible for coordination and
support of the Electronic Medical Record system implemented across three
districts and more than 30 health centers. The candidate should have an
aptitude for the development and critical evaluation of implementation plans,
an understanding of the cycle of system development, implementation, and
maintenance, excellent organizational skills, producing and/or delivering
training content and proven experience in leadership and team building.
looking for a strong systems thinker, mentor and experienced manager for the
position of Health Information Systems Implementation Manager. The candidate
must have solid background in project management and systems implementation,
along with the interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse set of
stakeholders. Key components of the role are development of standard operating
procedures, user training materials, and capacity building and management
support of a team of four coordinators who are responsible for coordination and
support of the Electronic Medical Record system implemented across three
districts and more than 30 health centers. The candidate should have an
aptitude for the development and critical evaluation of implementation plans,
an understanding of the cycle of system development, implementation, and
maintenance, excellent organizational skills, producing and/or delivering
training content and proven experience in leadership and team building.
Primary
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical supervision for Electronic
Medical Record coordinator staff; provide effective mentorship and
actively build skills within the department - Support and train the four coordinators in
their role of supporting HR, training, coordination, data quality and team
leadership issues for the EMR team - Support the coordinators in their technical
supervision of MoH Data entry staff - Work with coordinators to produce and maintain
EMR reference guides for various user groups - Mentor the coordinators in development of
training materials and in conducting effective training sessions for data
officers, clinicians, and other users - Develop and deliver EMR user training content
including manuals, presentation slides and videos - Oversee the effective implementation and
maintenance of EMR systems and related activities - Develop and implement standards for OpenMRS
system administration, including users and access, system permissions and
roles/responsibilities - Support the HISR Director and Associate
Director in the development, implementation and monitoring of detailed
workplans and budgets. Ensure that deliverables are realistic, and that
deadlines are met. - Collaborate with EMR IT officer to maintain
the EMR asset list and plan for maintenance and upgrade of EMR
infrastructure - Develop and implement protocols and policies
for system deployment and use - Work closely with finance representatives and
coordinators to develop and monitor monthly budgets for HIS activities - Support the program director and associate
director in addressing high level HR issues such as hiring and performance
reviews - Ensure that outputs from the Electronic
Medical Record (EMR) are being used effectively for improving clinical
care as well as monitoring, evaluation, research and quality improvement
of core activities. - Collaborate closely with EMR coordinators and
clinicians in the field to identify opportunities for system enhancement
and use of EMR to better support clinical care - Ensure appropriate levels of data quality by
implementing data quality assessment practices, in collaboration with data
management, data entry and clinical staff. - Carry out additional responsibilities as
assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in information systems, public
health, business management or other relevant field; Master’s degree an
asset - Minimum two years related work experience in
health informatics or public health - Proven track record in project management
- Knowledge of or experience in quantitative
data management and information technology systems - Strong organizational skills and ability to
work in a culturally diverse environment - Experience developing training tools an asset
- Ability to take initiative and work with
minimal direction. - Great interpersonal skills, and high level
written and verbal English communication skills - Ability to competently represent PIH and the
HIS department at many levels including the national level - Comfortable living in a rural area; able to
function well in a challenging, dynamic environment - English fluency required, French or
Kinyarwanda are an asset - A commitment to global health equity and
social justice
How to Apply
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