Tracking Code : 5591
Job Description
PATH
is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health
through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and
delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and
devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more
than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full
potential.
is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health
through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and
delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and
devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more
than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full
potential.
PATH
seeks a Database Specialist to support a new project in Ghana, implemented
under the global MalariaCare partnership, a USAID – funded program available to
strengthen case management in PMI focus and other countries. MalariaCare
aims to achieve universal diagnosis and appropriate case management for malaria
by strengthening the capacity of malaria-affected countries at all levels of
the health system to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for
malaria and other febrile illnesses. This position will report to the Monitoring
and Evaluation Manager for MalariaCare, Ghana.
seeks a Database Specialist to support a new project in Ghana, implemented
under the global MalariaCare partnership, a USAID – funded program available to
strengthen case management in PMI focus and other countries. MalariaCare
aims to achieve universal diagnosis and appropriate case management for malaria
by strengthening the capacity of malaria-affected countries at all levels of
the health system to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for
malaria and other febrile illnesses. This position will report to the Monitoring
and Evaluation Manager for MalariaCare, Ghana.
Job
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
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Technical assistance to the Ghana Health Service
with training, maintenance and analysis of data from DHIMS2.
Technical assistance to the Ghana Health Service
with training, maintenance and analysis of data from DHIMS2.
·
Maintaining and editing Access and Excel databases
associated with program activities.
Maintaining and editing Access and Excel databases
associated with program activities.
·
Assist in determining data overlaps between
programmatic data and DHIMS2 data to assist in linking these databases.
Assist in determining data overlaps between
programmatic data and DHIMS2 data to assist in linking these databases.
·
Provide targeted technical assistance as needed to
Regional and District Health Information Officers to assure that their data is
complete, timely and utilized.
Provide targeted technical assistance as needed to
Regional and District Health Information Officers to assure that their data is
complete, timely and utilized.
·
Provide targeted technical assistance as need to
Regional Health Management Teams to assist in program planning.
Provide targeted technical assistance as need to
Regional Health Management Teams to assist in program planning.
Required Skills
·
Diploma in statistics/health
information technology/information technology with at least 4 years of
experience working with health information technology.
Diploma in statistics/health
information technology/information technology with at least 4 years of
experience working with health information technology.
·
Must be fluent in spoken and written
English.
Must be fluent in spoken and written
English.
·
Demonstrated experience successfully
managing multiple tasks with competing priorities.
Demonstrated experience successfully
managing multiple tasks with competing priorities.
·
Organized, responsible, and concise in
order to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
Organized, responsible, and concise in
order to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
·
Proven effectiveness working
independently and as a team member.
Proven effectiveness working
independently and as a team member.
·
Computer literate with excellent
working knowledge in Access and Excel.
Computer literate with excellent
working knowledge in Access and Excel.
Required Experience
·
Experience working with the Government of Ghana and
international NGOs.
Experience working with the Government of Ghana and
international NGOs.
·
Experience with Government of Ghana health
information systems.
Experience with Government of Ghana health
information systems.
·
Experience with open-source and Microsoft Access
database software.
Experience with open-source and Microsoft Access
database software.
·
Familiarity with tablet and smart phone based data
platforms.
Familiarity with tablet and smart phone based data
platforms.
·
Experience in training is an advantage.
Experience in training is an advantage.
Candidates must have legal
authorization to work and currently reside in Ghana.
authorization to work and currently reside in Ghana.
PATH is
dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to follow the
link below to apply
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