United States Embassy CDC ,Health Information Systems Analyst Job Vacancy in Uganda

evention (CDC) is an international public
health agency engaged in HIV prevention and care programs and research
activities in Uganda.  CDC offers excellent career opportunities for
professional growth, training, and collaboration with other health
professionals. The main CDC offices are located at the Uganda Virus Research
Institute (UVRI) in Entebbe. CDC is an agency of the United States Mission in
Uganda.”

• The
  position’s primary responsibility is to perform Systems Requirements and
  Specifications (SRS) and Analysis to define the requirements of new and
  improved health information systems, while ensuring information security,
  principles and practices to the systems analysis process. The incumbent
  must stay current on all systems and standards development activities,
  guidelines and policies in any of the following areas: HIV prevention,
  counselling and testing, care and treatment, surveillance, laboratory
  information systems or management of drug inventory/supplies both
  nationally and internationally to ensure that developed solutions are
  relevant to the current public health trends. This position is responsible
  for applying expertise in this field to design and develop information
  system solutions to support these activities. This includes scope
  development, definition of functional and technical specifications
  documents, life cycle design, and development of the data model. This role
  involves incumbents working closely with CDC scientists, researchers, project
  offices and staff of implementing partners to assess and identify health
  information systems needs and requirements.
• Work
  in liaison with the Health Information Systems Specialist/Team Lead, the
  incumbent provides a detailed description of the programming logic needed
  to convert user requirements into application system modules by developers
  and contractors. The position will also identify methods for automating
  data management tasks, including reporting, which will eventually be
  incorporated into views of a data repository and a decision support
  system. This position works closely with CDC-Uganda’s applications
  developers and the database administrator to ensure that systems developed
  meet general application development standards of CDC Uganda while giving
  priority to national systems that benefit a larger audience of providers,
  and that the health information system needs of IPs and CDC are met in a
  cost effective manner.
• The
  incumbent has to make sure that all critical requirements for the system
  are met.

• The
  JH draws up software test plans as specified in the SRS plans, and works
  CDC project officers and staff at Implementing partner sites to carry out
  system testing, and presents test results to software developers(in-house
  staff or contractors) for action. The JH also performs periodic checks to
  ensure that data collected and managed at IP sites is retrieved correctly
  and that all regulations regarding confidentiality and security are
  followed.

• The
  JH ensures that each project has clearly defined objectives and timelines
  and that these are achieved. The JH employs standard project management
  techniques using Gantt charts and computer-based project management
  software to coordinate systems improvement and development projects under
  their supervision.

• The
  ideal candidate for the US Embassy CDC Health Information Systems Analyst
  should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information
  Technology, Statistics and Applied Sciences.
• At
  least four years of progressively responsible experience in computer
  information systems for HIV prevention, treatment and surveillance
  systems; or experience in data management and analysis; or experience in
  applications development.
• Attended
  formal training with knowledge, skills and abilities in software
  development and programming and HIV/AIDS practices, and procedures. PEPFAR
  and agency-specific training in approaches to program design,
  implementation and reporting.
• Comprehensive
  knowledge of software development methodologies and project management is
  required.
• Detailed
  knowledge of software development management, and quality assurance.
• Thorough
  public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required.
• Detailed
  knowledge of the host government health care system and structures
  including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and
  regulations is required.
• Detailed
  working knowledge of USG HIV/AIDS public health programs, strategies,
  methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and
  evaluate results is required.
• Problem
  solving, effective communication and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated
  initiative and ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
  ability to work under time constraints in order to meet deadlines;
• Possess
  the ability to set priorities and make decisions on a variety of complex
  matters. Organize, schedule, and coordinate activities and projects with
  the ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationships
  with teams and partners.
• Ability
  to research and evaluate health information application and information
  systems software and learn new software and hardware packages in order to
  adapt to the rapid changes in technology.
• Language Proficiency:
  List both English and host country language(s) by level and
  specialization. Must be fluent (Level IV) in English. Ability to read
  technical manuals in English is required.

• Universal
  Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member
  (DS-174) Download it Here.
• A
  current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Candidates
  who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214
  with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans
  preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a
  conditional preference in hiring with their application.
• Any
  other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that
  addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.