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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

BACKGROUND

With support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a consortium of four organizations -

consisting Lighthouse Trust (LHT) as prime, Baobab Health Trust (BHT), Luke International – Norway

(LIN) and International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) has been awarded a

four year grant to implement Kuunika “Data for Action” Project which aims at meeting a range

of technological innovations, knowledge translation, and health system strengthening needs of

the Government of Malawi (GOM) in Malawi. The consortium will collaborate with Ministry of

Health (MOH) and several departments within the MOH, including the Directorate of Planning

and Policy Development (DPPD), Central Monitoring and Evaluation Division (CMED), Quality

Management Unit and Department of HIV and AIDS (DHA). The consortium will work with MOH

structures across national, zonal, district, facility and community levels of programs that will be

users of health data systems for planning, delivering and monitoring of health services.

Kuunika “Data for Action” Project will catalyse adoption of coherent national health data

systems architecture and strengthen GoM’s ability to collect, analyse, and use routine health

data for evidence based decision making. The main objectives of this project are:

1. To enable health data systems generate complete, accurate and timely HIV related

health data across central, zonal, district, facility and community levels of care

2. To increase data demand, access and use by stakeholders at all levels of the national

HIV related health response

3. To strengthen the GOM data governance structure that implements and enforces

coherent data collection & use policies and practices

Successful attainment of the planned project objectives stated above hinges on presence of

a highly motivated and competent personnel which will work together under the Project

Management Team. Applications are therefore invited from eligible and qualified individuals to

fill the following vacancies;

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(A) POSITIONS TO BE SUPERRVISED BY LIGHTHOUSE TRUST

(1) IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE MANAGER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Implementation Science Manager- Job Code: LHT001

Team: Implementation Science- Lighthouse Trust

Overview of the Position:

The Implementation Science Manager has the key responsibilities of ensuring use of evidence in

decision making, quality improvement, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation.

Reporting to the Project Team Leader, the Manager will ensure the integration of evidence in

decision making to support healthcare practice and policy. The person shall ensure the

successful conceptualization, planning and implementation of activities to strengthen supply of

data and to create demand for the data.

Education and Experience:

A Master’s degree in Public Health, nursing, clinical medicine, Information Systems, Social

Sciences or related field

Minimum 8 years’ experience in implementation science domains such continuous

quality improvement, research, monitoring and evaluation etc. with demonstrated

evidence of directly improving healthcare practice.

A strong understanding of Health Management Information Systems with at least 5 years’

experience

Roles and responsibilities:

Provide leadership in identification and documentation of data needs and requirements

for staff at various levels of the health system

Provide leadership in ensuring that quality improvement efforts, capacity building

strategies in support of data use are in line with project objectives

Develop strategies to enable continuous improvement of data processes at facility and

district levels to ensure high quality of data in support of service delivery

Develop strategies to ensure efforts to support analysis and interpretation of data are

aligned with public health needs at various levels of the health system

Provide leadership to ensure that evidence is incorporated into decision making and

planning including unit level implementation plans

Work with the relevant Directorates to ensure coordinated National, Zonal, District and

Facility performance reviews

Ensure that new innovative data management and use approaches approved for

piloting are in line with public health needs

Provide timely progress and quarterly reports in relation to implementation activities

Take leadership in identifying project implementation bottlenecks and facilitating

consultations to ensure such bottlenecks are addressed timely.

Provide technical training to section team members when required and serve as their

technical mentor

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Ensure standard operating procedures and project guidelines are in place

Task allocation and performance evaluation of implementation team members

Skills and Competencies:

A strong background in health programmes, having managed projects wherein

systematic input, output and process data were collected and used to guide

programming

Must be able to obtain, analyze and evaluate a variety of information; organize,

interpret and present it in meaningful form for varied audiences and provide solid

analysis leading to sound decision-making

Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure

environments

Ability to lead and motivate a team of professionals in implementation of activities

Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally

Must have excellent analytical skills along with strong organizational ability

Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills

(2) MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Job Code: LHT002



Reporting to the Implementation Science Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will

be the focal person for design and implementation of a viable M&E system including program

performance frameworks. The Specialist will be responsible for establishing and managing a

robust monitoring, research and evaluation system with well-defined results, milestones and

targets for the implementation of the project.


A Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Information Systems or related field

Minimum 8 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of government related

programs with focus on the health sector.

Experience in setting up of M&E systems with focus on health. Those with experience in

setting up M&E systems for HIV programs will have an added advantage.

Those with experience of HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment or care programs will have

an added advantage

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure that the project has a well-defined monitoring and evaluation framework with

clear-cut goals, outcomes, outputs, inputs, processes, indicators, data needs and

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sources, and reporting formats and frequency for the project implementation

performance management

Take lead in the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and processes for the

project

Coordinate review and monitoring of project implementation progress on a periodic

basis and ensure problem solving through remedial actions

Ensure reporting of project performance measures, collecting and analyzing

performance information including special studies, evaluations and assessments

Ensure any disparities between planned and actual outputs are addressed

Coordinate review of project findings and best practices and dissemination of

information to stakeholders to facilitate evidence-based planning, learning and informed

decision–making

Take lead in timely compilation of periodic project progress reports including quarterly,

semi-annual and annual reports

Collaborate with the project implementation team to ensure improvement of data

management and use processes to enable high quality of data

Collaborate with independent evaluators in the design and implementation of baseline,

mid-term and end-line assessments;

Take lead in ensuring that operational research and other related activities are

conducted within the project.

Take lead in managing the project website and dissemination of project activities.


A strong background in monitoring and evaluation in government related programs,

having managed projects wherein systematic input, output and process data were

collected and used to guide programming.

Must be able to obtain, analyze and evaluate a variety of information; organize,

interpret and present it in meaningful form for varied audiences and provide solid

analysis leading to sound decision-making

Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure

environments

Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally



(3) MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER ( 5 Positions)

Position Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Job Code: LHT003



The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer shall support with strengthening data collection, reporting

and use at district and facility levels. Operating from the District Health Office the officer shall

work closely with the district teams to strengthen data systems and usage of data for decision

making.

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Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine or similar qualification

obtained from accredited institution

Those with Masters in Public Health or related field shall have an added advantage.

At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, and

research in the public or private sector, preferably related to health sector.

Those with experience of HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment or care programs will have

an added advantage

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong analytical and report writing skills

Experience working with development partners including meeting reporting requirements


Ensure that data processes at facilities within the district are completed based on

relevant standard operating procedures

Strengthen skills in data collection, reporting and use through various capacity building

efforts at facility and district level

Coordinate with district leadership on data management and use strengthening

activities

Ensure that use of evidence is integrated in decision processes

Provide support to data quality improvement efforts at the district and facility levels

Participate in use of data to support quality improvement efforts at the district and facility

levels


Strong interpersonal skills

Understanding of M&E and HIS activities;

Hands on experience with statistical packages and databases e.g. STATA, SPSS, R

package, Epi-info and other health data-related packages

Excellent understanding of health information systems including District Health

Information Software, Electronic Health Record Systems and health information

subsystems including LMIS, LIMS, PAM, IFMIS and iHRIS

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with ability to express ideas

clearly and concisely, both in writing and orally

(4) DATA OFFICER ( 5 Positions)

Position Title: Data officer - Job Code: LHT004



The Data Officer shall work closely with the M&E officer and district staff to ensure that data

collection and reporting is complete. The primary purpose of the Officer will be to ensure high

quality of data collected at facility and district levels


Malawi School Certificate with Advanced Diploma in computing, clinical, nursing or

public health

At least two years’ experience in data management

Good communication and interpersonal skills

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Ensure that data collection and reporting tools are completed as required

Support with compilation and reporting of required data

Collaborate with district data staff to ensure high quality data

Strengthen skills of district and facility data staff through peer learning


Strong numerical skills

Understanding of basic medical concepts

Experience with health information systems

(5) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Quality Improvement Specialist - Job Code: LHT005



The Quality Improvement Specialist will report to the Project Management Team Leader through

the Implementation Science Manager. He/she will receive guidance from Lighthouse Trust

through the Executive Director. The Quality Improvement Specialist will be responsible for

identifying and implementing quality improvement initiatives in all facilities within the target

districts for the Kuunika Project. He/she will support with establishment of QI teams at all project

supported facilities and mentor facility level staff on how to monitor site level performance

standards and use QA/QI approaches to analyze, identify and address service delivery

bottlenecks.


A Master’s degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine or similar qualification


Demonstrated experience in service quality improvement strategies and methodologies

including Total Quality Management

Demonstrated technical skills in data utilization/data use, data visualization and data

quality

Experience working with various programs and partners within the Ministry of Health


Work closely with the head of the Quality Management Unit in Ministry of Health to

identify and execute quality improvement initiatives in line with project objectives

Ensure that data quality improvement efforts are aligned with service quality

improvement objectives

Strengthen and advocate for the use of evidence in quality improvement efforts

Provide leadership in establishment of QI teams at all supported facilities

Mentor facility level staff on how to monitor site level performance standards and use

QA/QI approaches to analyze, identify and address service delivery bottlenecks

Coordinate with the Training Specialist team to ensure that quality improvement

capacity building materials respond to needs and requirements at facility level

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Contribute to the development of expert knowledge on quality improvement through

dissemination of best practices


At least three (3) years’ experience in project management, administrative practices,

and health care systems management, demonstrating leadership and team-building

Minimum of three (3) years of experience with program evaluation, survey design and

analysis, statistical analysis and performance measurement

Understanding of Ministry of Health workflows including general data processes vis-à-vis

the biomedical and non-biomedical HIV data processes

Understanding of Ministry of Health service delivery and service delivery performance

reviews

Adequate understanding of the various Health Information Systems sub-systems including

Integrated Human Resources Management Information Systems, Logistics Management

Information Systems, Laboratory Information Management System and others

Excellent experience with office packages including word processing and spreadsheets



Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of

stakeholders.



(6) QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OFFICER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Quality Improvement Officer - Job Code: LHT006



The Quality Improvement Officer will report to the Quality Improvement Specialist. He/she will

support efforts to identify and implement quality improvement initiatives in all facilities within the

target districts for the Kuunika Project. He/she will support the Quality Improvement Specialist in

establishing QI teams at all project supported facilities and mentor facility level staff on how to

monitor site level performance standards and use QA/QI approaches to analyze, identify and

address service delivery bottlenecks.


A Bachelor’s degree in public health, nursing, clinical medicine or similar qualification


At least three (3) years working experience in the health sector.

Demonstrated experience in service quality improvement strategies and methodologies

including Total Quality Management


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Support with documentation and execution of quality improvement initiatives in line with

project objectives

Assist with ensuring that data quality improvement efforts are aligned with service quality

improvement objectives

Assist with strengthening and advocating for the use of evidence in quality improvement

efforts

Help with delivery of quality improvement facilitation and coaching services in support of

Ministry initiatives

Coordinate with the Training Specialist team to ensure that quality improvement

capacity building materials respond to needs and requirements at facility level

Support with documentation of quality improvement efforts and best practices


At least three (3) years’ experience supporting QI initiatives

Experience with program evaluation, survey design and analysis, statistical analysis and

performance measurement


the biomedical and non-biomedical HIV data processes


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(B) POSITIONS TO BE SUPERRVISED BY BAOBAB HEALTH TRUST

(1) ASSISTANT INFORMATICS PRODUCTS MANAGER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Assistant Informatics Products Manager X1 (Job Code: BHT01)

Team: Health Informatics (Technology Team) - Baobab Health Trust


The Assistant Informatics Product Manager will be responsible for all phases of the Enterprise

Performance Life Cycle (EPLC), for all informatics products, starting from establishing a business

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need and developing a business case for an informatics intervention, to completion of pilot

testing and evaluation, finally packaging the product in preparation for wider deployment.

Reporting to the Project Management Team Leader, the Assistant Informatics Products Manager

shall work in close collaboration with the Products Owner at Baobab Health Trust to ensure that

systems development and implementation standards are followed. The Assistant Informatics

Products Manager shall also work in close collaboration with the Implementation Science

Manager to ensure that health informatics interventions reflect public health needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Lead in understanding and documenting the business need for all proposed health

informatics projects.

Conceptualize informatics interventions in line with the principles of the fundamental

theorem of medical informatics to address the business need.

Work closely with knowledge translation team to ensure informatics interventions respond

to data use requirements.

Lead in developing a business case for the proposed informatics intervention.

Determine the scope of present and future products by reviewing product specifications

and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.

Lead in developing requirements in line with the principles of contextual inquiry or other

user centered design approaches.

Define resource requirements by scheduling and assigning product teams and following

up on work results.

Coordinate with the software development team and all the relevant departments in

building and testing the informatics intervention.

Participate in system testing with users and stakeholders

Lead in developing the framework for the pilot implementation of informatics

intervention.

Monitor product performance continuously during pilot implementation in collaboration

with Implementation Science team to inform system usage and identify improvements.

Lead in collaborating with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in developing a

framework for baseline and post implementation review and impact evaluation for each

new project to inform roll-out strategies.

Manage tracking of all projects in development in line with the different stages of the

development lifecycle.

Conduct regular meetings with Product Owners to 1) disseminate updates on products, 2)

identify synergies between products and, 3) discuss potential new products.

Work with development teams to ensure that they understand the vision for the

product(s) and are designing great features for the end users

Inspire and motivate the development teams to deliver innovative and exciting solutions

with an appropriate sense of urgency

Perform periodic reviews of products that have been deployed in the field to ensure that

they continue to satisfy user requirements and that they users are compliant with set

standard operating.

Maintains product management staff by recruiting, orienting, and training employees.

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Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Review documentation of all EPLC stage gates before submission.

Submit weekly activity progress report to the Kuunika Project Team Leader and to the

Product Manager at Baobab Health Trust.


A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics or related field.

At least 3 years of work experience in IT project management in the health domain.

2 years in a leadership position with demonstrated experience in administration and

financial planning.

Demonstrated knowledge in Medical Informatics and experience designing;


Implementing and evaluating informatics solutions.

Demonstrated knowledge of contextual inquiry or user centered design.

Able to multi-task, be independent, well-organized, mature and able to work under time-

pressure.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as well as skills in supporting clients.

Demonstrate good stakeholder management skills

Good coordination and communication skills

Willingness to work long hours in order to achieve results

Fluency in both spoken and written English and Chichewa languages.

Application Package:

Note that this position requires technical expertise. To show that you have relevant experience

and skills, your application should include the following: Cover letter – maximum 1 page,

Curriculum Vitae, Motivation essay which would demonstrate that you have researched about

this position and your achievements that highlights why you are an ideal candidate for this role.

(2) SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Senior Software Developer- Job Code: BHT02



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager, the incumbent will build, develop,

design features and software of new and existing electronic systems and implement software

specifications through following of best practices and formatting guidelines. He/She will build

tests to ensure specification completeness, document the code and will also provide support for

running projects. The incumbent will among others lead the development of software systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and develop software features for new and current electronic data systems in line

with program specification and requirements. This will be done according best practices

and formatting guidelines. Kuunika Project will be developing a number of new modules

and will increasingly give attention to the reporting and data cleaning features, for each

of the current and new modules.

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Write tests to ensure that automated software development tests are thoroughly done

prior to release of software module and then updated and maintained for all sites.

Create the overall design for the software application. Describe how the different

modules will interact and what components will be required. This will be done in close

cooperation with the Software Architect, to ensure that the software modules are

interoperable. This will give the overall benefit that health data can be shared where

relevant and required and it also ensures that Baobab does not re-create parts that had

been developed for other applications.

Support the current systems in collaboration with the Support and Deployment team.

Provide support in terms of adding features to current systems, make modifications, and

debug errors of the system. Organize and plan feature demands coming through the

help-desk line. Presence at the site when a new system goes live will be required from

time to time.

Lead the development of software in liaison with the Software Architect, in line with client

specification/requirements and ensure that best practices and guidelines are followed.

Give overall support to designing the guidelines (standard operating procedures) for

documentation of software modules, which will then be used by all developers, under

the supervision of the Senior Developer and the Software Development Manager.

Document the individual modules, either by the incumbent or supervise documentation

done by other developers.

Participate in meetings as a key interpreter of client needs from a software development

point of view. Give advice to clients and users, based on their requirements.


Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or any relevant

qualification.

At least 3 years of progressive work experience in software development, designing

(sample project and code required) and implementation.

A good understanding of Health Information Systems, software interoperability and data

sharing protocols/standards including SOAP, HL7, XML, SDMX, among others will be an

added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

The position requires ability to work with Ruby on Rails, Linux, Database/SQL, HTML,

JavaScript, Software testing.

Able to Multi task, be independent, mature and able to work under time-pressure.

The position requires demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as well as skills in

supporting clients. Ability to contribute at high level meetings

Able to write software specifications, based on information and observations.

Demonstrated supervisory skills

(3) SOFTWARE DEVELOPER ( 2 Positions)

Position Title: Software Developer - Job Code: BHT03



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager, the incumbent will mainly be

responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining features and software of new and

existing electronic systems in line with Kuunika Project objectives of improving overall health care.

The incumbent will implement software specifications through following of best practices and

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formatting guidelines, he/she will build tests to ensure specification completeness, and will

document the code.


Build/develop and design of software and features of new and current electronic

systems for our clients in line with program specification and requirements, in line with

best practices and formatting guidelines.

Build tests to ensure specification completeness.

Provide support in terms of adding features to current systems, modifications or

debugging errors in collaboration with the Software Support department.

Work in close cooperation with software support team and product owner’s team to

ensure user needs are addressed in the Baobab electronic systems.


Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any related qualification.

At least 1 year of progressive work experience in software development, designing

(sample project and code required). Experience in Web development will be an added

advantage.

A good understanding of Health Information Systems, software interoperability and data

sharing protocols/standards including SOAP, HL7, XML, SDMX, among others will be an

added advantage

Knowledge and experience with the software development life-cycle. A good

understanding of networking will be a plus.


Ability to work with Ruby on Rails, Linux, Databases (SQL and NoSQL), HTML, JavaScript

and automated software testing.

Ability to design and implement efficient algorithms and data structures

Ability to multi task, independent, mature and capable to work under time-pressure.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to read and interpret software specifications


(4) SOFTWARE ARCHITECT ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Software Architect - Job Code: BHT04



As Software Architect, you will lead the design effort on a variety of projects in a highly

collaborative, fast-paced environment. Your role is to design innovative solutions to real health

facility problems. You will work closely with product the software application engineers, software

quality assurance team and other system implementing departments to develop new product

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offerings and improve existing ones. This position reports to the software development manager.


Identify the appropriate software architecture based on the requirements and design

elements contained in a system specification.

Record software architecture in a software architecture document using use cases and

the Unified Modeling Language (UML).

Maintain and evolve software architecture documents based on evolving system

requirements and industry trends and technologies.

Analyze risk and report problems in meeting system requirements.

Provide supporting information to the Engineers to aid in the creation of a system

specification.

Assist Software Developers with the creation of detailed software design specifications.

Lead the review process for software architecture documents.

Perform software version control and maintain periodic compilation schedule.

Participate in the system specification review process to ensure system requirements can

be translated into valid software architecture

Comply with all applicable product development processes. Perform detailed software

design as well as implements and/or maintains code according to duties and

responsibilities

Ensure the overall integrity of the software architecture and validates it against the

system specification.

Integrate internal and external product design into a cohesive user experience

Work with visual designers to improve and refine product visual design and consistency

Define standard operating procedures for adding features to the core application of the

electronic medical record.

Respond and advise on needs by other team members and clients to develop new

features for different applications.

Lead in efforts to optimize systems including database management systems and other

components used to implement the systems.

Lead in the design of tools to automate software development including workflows.

Lead in designing hardware specifications for systems that have been developed.


At least a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

A Master's degree in Computer Science or related field will be an added advantage.

At least 3 years of relevant work experience in a similar senior position

Strong experience in implementation of systems based on software engineering design

paradigms such as traditional development life cycles, agile development life cycles

and Object oriented designs.

Strong familiarity with emerging development platforms such as mobile development

environments and designs

Skills and competencies:

Sound Knowledge and experience with Health Information Systems architecture.

Extensive knowledge of relational database design, implementation and optimization.

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Any knowledge in NoSQL databases will be an advantage.

Knowledge and experience in Software testing (unit tests).

Knowledge and experience with different generations of programming languages

including C, C++, Ruby on Rails.

Grounded knowledge of computer science principles such as theory of automation and

implication on software system design.

Grounded knowledge of software architecture including health systems architectures.

Knowledge and experience of UML, patterns, frameworks, components and services.

Should have experience in object oriented programming and design including

requirements analysis.

Good visualization skills to generate design diagrams (e.g. flow charts, case diagrams,

rich pictures).

A good understanding of hardware and computer networks.

Excellent oral and demonstrated written communication skills to perform system

documentation.

(5) DHIS PROGRAMMER ( 2 Positions)

Position Title: DHIS Programmer - Job Code: BHT05



Reporting to the Assistant Bioinformatics Manager, the DHIS Programmer shall be responsible for

updating and maintaining the Ministry of Health DHIS 2 Servers to ensure that they are

operational at all time, customizing and maintaining the DHIS 2 Web Interface and supporting

with interoperability, integration efforts between DHIS and other HIS sub-systems.


At least a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,

Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related fields.

At least 3 years of practical work experience in DHIS development and system support.

Good understanding of integrated health information system architecture, DHIS2 and

mobile solution development.

Demonstrated ability to program in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Java and PHP.

Demonstrated technical skills in database design and maintenance in MySQL and web-

server administration.

Responsibilities of the DHIS Programmer

Installation, configuration and support of DHIS 2 system (software and hardware)

Providing support to DHIS2 users country wide, including management of user accounts

DHIS2 Server maintenance, and backup recovery

Migrate data from HMIS sub-systems to DHIS 2 and conduct data integrity checks and

data quality validation.

Promote data use by deploying a user centered approach to design and customization

of dashboards

Designing customized reporting and various kinds of indicator based analysis for the DHIS

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2 Users.

Support integration and interoperability with various HIS sub-systems such as EHRs, iHRIS,

Logistics Information Systems, Department of HIV and AIDS Management Information

System etc.

Support on going DHIS Mobile and DHIS Tracker deployment within the Ministry of Health

Required Skills and Competencies

A strong understanding of software interoperability and data sharing protocols/standards

including SOAP, HL7, XML, SDMX, among others

Demonstrated ability for effective communication (written and oral) with wide range of

stakeholders.

Able to work independently, collaborate with the wider team, and work under tight

deadlines to meet project milestones.

Proven track record of developing APIs for system integration and produce detailed

documentations of the implementation.



(6) SUPPORT OFFICER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Support Officer - Job Code: BHT06



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager, the support officer will be mainly

responsible for monitoring, administration and support of health information systems supported

by the Kuunika Project, in the field and at the office, in liaison with the software development

team, hardware technician and other technical teams to ensure that systems are always

available to the users all the time.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

Perform regular clinic visits to sites where Electronic Data Systems (EDS) supported by the

Kuunika Project are installed to monitor and solve problems. Communicate issues to

colleagues when support is demanded, to ensure issues are solved satisfactorily.

Monitor and document usage of the electronic system by users such as nurses, clinicians

and clerks to check quality of usage and to give feedback to software developers on

further improvement opportunities.

Perform system updates at healthcare centers in Malawi in cooperation with the

hardware team, software development team, software deployment team, MoH and

other partners.

Deliver required quarterly reports to MOH and other stakeholders on time.

Evaluate reports upon implementation of a system.

Responsible in setting up indicators that ensure that systems are available at all times in

all system implementations. Produce monthly status reports that indicate availability of

different systems.

Implementation of disposition of applications framework and graduating health facilities

through stability milestones.

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Review and update support operational documents eg standard operating procedures

Responsible for building and maintaining external relations communication with partners,

site implementation and maintenance teams, e.g. ART Supervision teams, Nurses and

Clinicians.

Responsible for production and submission of a field report for each and every site visit to

the Support Manager.

Submit weekly timesheets to the support manager.

Make sure support department has a fully working test bench with all up to date

applications deployed in different health facilities running all the time.

Make sure all issues reported in Redmine are followed up and that systems in the sites are

up and running all the time.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Computing, Information Technology or Public Health.

At least 1 year of work experience in Information Technology support in a public health

setting.

Specific job related training will be provided through in-house training, to familiarize /

enable the incumbent to perform his/her duties in accordance with policies,

procedures of Baobab Health Trust and its partners.


The position requires ability to report, train, trouble shoot at sites.

Insight in relational databases, Linux system will be a strong plus.

SQL and programming will be considered a strong plus.

The incumbent will have skills to multi-task, a willingness to travel, is independent, mature

and able to work under time-pressure.

Basic understanding of the software design process is a strong plus.

The position requires demonstrated excellent interpersonal skill.

Ability to contribute at high level meetings

Good oral and written communication skills are a must

Ability to identify challenges and offer solutions

A strong sense of accountability towards deliverables

A good knowledge of the Healthcare systems in Malawi will be considered as a strong

plus

A strong understanding of hardware, software and computer networks

The incumbent is expected to exercise excellent Judgement in supporting projects and

clients, based on post experience and evaluation reports, lessons learned

(7) SOFTWARE DEPLOYMENT OFFICER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Software Deployment Officer - Job Code: BHT07



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager, the Software Deployment officer will be

responsible for scale up of stable application and support Product Owners in piloting new

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systems. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting pilot systems, deployment and

initial support of new facilities, monitoring, administration and Support of Electronic Medical

Records Systems implemented under the Kuunika Project, in the field and at the office, in liaison

with the product, support and operations teams.


Take part in facility technical reconnaissance activities to understand site requirements

and workflows for an electronic Medical Records System.

Monitor usage of the electronic system by users such as nurses, clinicians and clerks

during the deployment phase to check quality of usage and to give feedback to

Product Owners and Training officer on further improvement opportunities.

Perform Baobab system deployments and system updates at Health care centers in

Malawi in cooperation with the Operations and Support departments, MoH and other

partners.

Review various documents such as user training manuals, he/she will contribute to the

report on lessons learned, documentation to further improve how we operate, and

others in cooperation with various departments at Baobab Health Trust.

Conduct end-to-end system tests to ensure specifications compliance.

Evaluate reports upon EMR implementation.

Submit monthly progress reports on the performance of EMRs.

Plan for weekly milestones and report on the progress of the same to the Deployment

Manager.

Conduct quarterly data audits which will ensure that data being entered in the EMRs is

accurate, plausible and complete.

Develop software tools which can be adopted by facility systems administrators and

support officers for real time monitoring of the EMRs.




setting.



procedures of Baobab Health Trust and its partners.


The position requires ability to report, train, trouble shoot at sites. Insight in relational

databases, Linux system will be a strong plus.


The incumbent will have skills to multi-task, a willingness to travel, is independent, mature

and able to work under time-pressure.



Ability to contribute at high level meetings





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The incumbent is expected to exercise excellent Judgement in supporting projects and

clients, based on post experience and evaluation reports, lessons learned

(8) SENIOR INFORMATICS PRODUCTS OWNER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Senior Informatics Products Owner - Job Code: BHT08



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager, the Senior Product Owner cadre is

accountable for all phases of the EPLC, for assigned products, starting from establishing a

business need and developing a business case for an informatics intervention, to completion of

pilot testing and evaluation, finally packaging the product in preparation for wider deployment.


The incumbent's duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following:

Serve as a customer advocate in the development of informatics interventions.

Understand and document the business need for all proposed projects.

Conceptualize informatics interventions in line with the principles of the fundamental

theorem of medical informatics to address the business need.

Develop a business case for the proposed informatics intervention.

Gather requirements using contextual inquiry and user-centered design approaches and

document them in the form of user stories.

Coordinate with the Software Development team and all the relevant departments in

building and testing informatics intervention.

Facilitate system testing with users and stakeholders

Develop the framework for the pilot implementation of the informatics intervention.

Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in developing a framework for baseline

and post implementation review and impact evaluation.

Give timely updates to the Deputy Product Manager on the progress of all assigned

projects in adherence to the EPLC framework.

Meet regularly with other Product Owners, Deputy Product Manager and the Product

Manager to 1) disseminate updates on products, 2) identify synergies between products

and, 3) discuss potential new products.

Periodically review products that have been deployed in the field to ensure that they

continue to satisfy user requirements and that the users are compliant with set standard

operating procedures.

Extensive documentation of all EPLC stage gates.


A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field.

At least 5 years of work experience in IT project management. Those with experience in

health informatics have an added advantage.



Demonstrated knowledge in health Informatics

Demonstrated knowledge of statistics or epidemiology

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Demonstrated knowledge in qualitative research methods.

Demonstrated knowledge of health system in Malawi.

Able to multi-task, be independent, well-organized, mature and able to work under time-

pressure.

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills as well as skills in supporting clients

Demonstrated excellent writing skills.

Willingness to work long hours in order to achieve project results.

Demonstrate good stakeholder management skills

Good coordination and communication skills

Application Package:

Note that this position requires technical expertise. To show that you have relevant experience

and skills, your application should include the following: Cover letter – maximum 1 page,

Curriculum Vitae, Motivation essay which would demonstrate that you have researched about

this position and your achievements that highlights why you are an ideal candidate for this role.

(9) HARDWARE AND NETWORK ENGINEER ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Hardware and Networks Engineer - Job Code: BHT09



Reporting to the Assistant Informatics Products Manager within the Kuunika Project Management

Team, the Network and Hardware Technician will work in close collaboration with the

Operations departments and the Product Management department at Baobab Health Trust to

ensure that high quality hardware, networking and electronic systems are Installed and

maintained in liaison with other technical personnel within the agreed time-lines.


Full Network and hardware installation at project sites

Report weekly about major incidences

Network monitoring and Support to make sure that connectivity solutions are operational

at all times

Maintain up to date documentation of the network in Kuunika Project sites

Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at all times both at the office

an in the field.

Make sure that all materials used in the field operation are recorded and accounted for.

Design, implement and manage an automated process to enable smooth and timely

update of workstation images in facilities as need arises.

Work towards improvement of the network and systems in general.

Support the workshop in production processes

Help with hardware maintenance and support.

Participate in 24x7 on-call support to Kuunika Project sites.

Any other duties assigned from time to time.


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Minimum of Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Bachelors in ICT

Work experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in Networking, data communication,

Linux configuration, electronics and Computer Hardware

Those with CCNA will have a added advantage

Excellent oral and demonstrated written communication skills


Experience and knowledge in working with alternative energy sources.

Self-motivation and the capability to work with minimum supervision.






(C) POSITIONS TO BE SUPERVISED BY LUKE INTERNATIONAL-NORWAY

(1) HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HIS) SPECIALIST ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Health Information Systems (HIS) Specialist - Job Code: LIN01

Team: Health Informatics (Technology Team) – Luke International-Norway


The Health Information Systems Specialist will be responsible for leading all efforts to integrate

and strengthen community level information systems as a key component to the national Health

Information Systems in Malawi. He/she will report to the Project Management Team Leader and

receive guidance from LIN through the Country Representative and Technical Advisor.


Lead in understanding and documenting the business need for proposed health

informatics interventions.

Liaising and working with CMED, ICT department and national level information system

stakeholders within MOH and system implementing partners to identify and define data

sharing requirements and work flows for key national level systems collecting community

level data. .

Guide the system design and analysis of community level data capturing and use

solutions through contextual inquiries, business case development, piloting and

documenting use cases.

Work with software developers to produce technical documentations and tools for

system integration work, including the implementation of standard-based APIs and

national standards registries.

Lead consultative and design efforts for data presentation, defining customized reports

and interactive data-use demonstrations.

Work closely with knowledge translation team to ensure informatics interventions respond

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to data use requirements.

Monitor product performance continuously during pilot implementation in collaboration

with Implementation Science team to inform system usage and identify improvements.

Collaborating with the Monitoring and Evaluation team in developing a framework for

baseline and post implementation review and impact evaluation for mobile interventions

to inform roll-out strategies.

Manage tracking of all projects in development in line with the different stages of the

development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

A Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology,

Management Information Systems or related fields.

At least 3 years of work experience in Information Technology, preferably in a public

health setting.

2 years in a leadership position with demonstrated experience in administration and

financial planning.

Good understanding of integrated health information system architecture, DHIS2 and

mobile solution development.


Exposure or training in Public Health, Epidemiology, Hospital or Health Management.

Demonstrated knowledge of contextual inquiry or user centered design.

Skills in data analysis, database administration, system analysis and design, translating

user requirements to technical requirements, and explaining technical details to non-

technical audience.

Ability to use project management tools for managing team development efforts.


stakeholders.



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2. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER- SYSTEM INTEGRATION ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Software Developer – System Integration - Job Code: LIN02



The Software Developer will mainly be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining

features and software of new and existing electronic systems in line with Kuunika Project

objectives of improving overall health care. The incumbent will implement software

specifications through following of best practices and formatting guidelines, he/she will build

tests to ensure specification completeness, and will document the code. He/she will report to

the Health Information Systems Specialist and receive guidance from LIN through the Country

Representative and Technical Advisor. The software developer is also expected to work closely

with the wider product development team within the PMT.


Design and develop APIs for integration and/or interoperability of key national level

systems.

Testing and analyzing new software solutions and implement designs for data

presentation, report customization and dashboards

Working with the system analyst to produce technical documentation and tools for

system integration work, including the implementation of standard-based APIs and

national standards registries.

Troubleshooting software issues for system integration

Web-server administration and database design and maintenance

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information

Technology, Management Information Systems or related fields.

At least 2 years of work experience in software development.

Demonstrated ability to program in Javascript, HTML5, CSS, Java, PHP.

Demonstrated technical skills in database design and maintenance in MySQL and web-

server administration.


A strong understanding of software interoperability and data sharing protocols/standards

including SOAP, HL7, XML, SDMX, among others


stakeholders.



Proven track record of developing APIs for system integration and produce detailed

documentations of the implementation.

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3. SOFTWARE DEVELOPER- MOBILE DEVELOPMENT ( 1 Position)

Position Title: Software Developer – Mobile Development - Job Code: LIN03



The Software Developer will mainly be responsible for developing, supporting and maintaining

features and software of new and existing mobile solutions in line with Kuunika Project objectives

of improving overall health care. The incumbent will implement software specifications through

following of best practices and formatting guidelines, he/she will build tests to ensure

specification completeness, and will document the code. He/she will report to the Health

Information Systems Specialist and receive guidance from LIN through the Country

Representative and Technical Advisor. The software developer is also expected to work closely

with the wider product development team within the PMT.


Develop and customize mobile solutions for community level data capturing and

submission to facility or national level data systems

Testing and analyzing new software solutions and implement designs for data

presentation, report customization and dashboards.

Working with the system analyst to produce technical documentation on the mobile

solutions developed

Troubleshooting software issues

Web-server administration and database design and maintenance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information

Technology, Management Information Systems or related fields.

Demonstrated ability to program in Javascript, HTML5, CSS, Java, PHP, Python..etc.

Proven track record of mobile application development in Android environment.

Skills and Experience:

Experience and knowledge in development of mobile applications under different

platforms including Android and iOS.

Understanding of modular systems design methodologies including object-oriented

design

Ability to learn new tools in short period of time if needed.

Understanding of the standards and certifications for device networking.

Understanding of User Interface design principals.


stakeholders.



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4. DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OFFICER ( 2 Positions )

Position Title: Deployment and Training Officer - Job Code: LIN04



The Deployment and Training officer will be responsible for scale up of stable application and

support the piloting new systems. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for supporting pilot

systems, working with knowledge translation team to develop training packages, deployment

and initial support of users, monitoring, administration and support of solutions implemented

under the Kuunika Project. He/she will report to the Health Information Systems Specialist and

receive guidance from LIN through the Country Representative and Technical Advisor. The

officer is also expected to work closely with the wider deployment team within the PMT.


Conduct hardware and software tests as well as environmental assessment for mobile

solutions implementation

Engage with local authorities and users for technical assessments, engagement meetings

and implementation planning.

System software and hardware setup

Lead capacity building efforts for system users in use, maintenance and troubleshooting

of technical solutions.

Conduct regular on site visitation to ensure system availability and use Responding to first

–level system problems diagnosis and user system support

Maintaining active communication with users and implementation sites while

documenting and tracking error reports and corresponding response

Working with Hardware and Supplies Manager to keep an updated list of located and

state of hardware and supplies deployed




setting.



procedures of Luke International and its partners.


The position requires ability to report, train, trouble shoot at sites. Insight to mobile

applications will be a strong plus.





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A strong understanding of hardware, software, computer and mobile networks

Ability to learn new tools in short period of time if needed.


stakeholders.



Ability to document and adhere to standard operating procedures

Present and report on training and deployment findings and encounters for knowledge

building and inform ongoing implementation efforts.

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(D) POSITIONS TO BE SUPERVISED BY I-TECH MALAWI

(1) HEALTH EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS SPECIALIST ( 1 Position )

Position Title: Health Expenditure Analysis Specialist - Job Code: ITECH01

Team: Knowledge Translation Team – I-Tech Malawi


This position will work closely with the Kuunika Project Management Team, Government of

Malawi (GoM) counterparts, external funders, and technical partners. In the Specialist capacity,

the selected candidate will provide technical assistance (TA) to Ministry of Health (MoH) and

other GoM entities to institutionalize a system for routine capture and analysis of HIV program

expenditures from all funders. The TA will work hand in hand with Kuunika Project and GoM

technical partners to assess existing expenditure tracking systems, identify complementary tools

and strategies to unify disparate data, develop a minimum dataset and electronic platform to

link systems, collect requirements for data use applications, develop analysis plans linked to

program performance, and establish routine collection and results dissemination. Working

closely with Kuunika project partners, the position will have responsibility for coordinating

relevant counterparts among a diverse group of stakeholders to formulate and develop a MoH-

wide program of routine expenditure analysis that helps to shape the National HIV and AIDS

response.


Planning, Development and Implementation of the HIV program Expenditure Analysis

Estimated yearly time commitment: 50%

The Malawi Expenditure Analysis (EA) Initiative is a pilot project aimed at instituting routine

financial reporting of national HIV expenditures, linked to program performance metrics and

used to allocate resources and manage programs. The goal of routine EA is to produce a

steady stream of quality economic data and support that can be used to promote

accountability, assess allocative efficiency, benchmark and promote technical efficiency,

provide inputs to budget and resource needs modeling, and feed into national HIV/AIDS

expenditure tracking activities and local systems.

The Specialist will serve as the lead technical coordinator for this project. Specific responsibilities

include:

(i) Map financial tracking and reporting systems for health and HIV across the GoM,

external funders, multilaterals, and program implementers

(ii) Complete comprehensive desk analysis of data from across disparate systems to

understand relationships and align with planning needs

(iii) Make recommendations for adjustments to systems that will provide more congruent

data and answer critical planning questions

(iv) Develop a minimum data-set, routine cost-analysis methods, and data visualizations and

reports that inform program planning and budgeting decisions

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(v) Assist with selection and deployment of electronic platform to aggregate and analyze

data routinely

(vi) Harmonize efforts with major donors (e.g., PEPFAR and Global Fund) and assist with

developing data sharing standards of practice

(vii) Collate feedback in future EA cycles and apply lessons learned to revise standard data

collection instruments, field manuals and results reports

(viii) Manage communications on key deadlines, deliverables and updates to Kuunika

Project, MoH and other key stakeholders

(ix) Oversee continued development of information systems used to collect and warehouse

EA and program data

(x) Maintain the cleaning and analysis code of the EA raw data for the production of data

quality reports, implementing partner summaries, and ad hoc analysis requests

(xi) Share methods, results and lessons learned and with the broader national and global

health community through presentations or written reports/publications

Facilitating Data Use in Budgeting and Demonstrating Accountability


The Specialist will be supporting MoH in their utilization of cost and financial data in the annual

budget and target setting process. The specialist will also provide technical assistance on

strategic use of economic analyses to assist with specific program questions or in improving

efficiency. The specialist’s member duties may include:

(I) Fielding and supporting requests from MoH pertaining to financial or economic analyses

(II) Fielding and supporting requests from technical working groups (TWGs)

(III) Providing guidance and technical assistance in utilizing EA and other cost or financial

data in developing periodic program strategic plans

(IV) Developing tools and other instruments to assist in using empirical data in the budgeting

process

(v) Providing guidance and technical assistance to activity managers in utilizing EA data to

achieve greater efficiency and accountability

Knowledge Management, Ad Hoc Analysis, and Data Utilization


To ensure that routinely collected monitoring & evaluation information is fully utilized, the health

economist will pool data from various systems and sources, both programmatic and financial, to

analyze and package for consumption by decision makers. Specific activities under this role

may include:

(i) Compiling programmatic, geographic, epidemiologic, and financial data, on HIV and

health systems to be more readily available for analysis

(ii) Analyzing and presenting data in easy to read and consume formats for use by

stakeholders to illustrate or better understand allocative efficiency

Liaising with stakeholders


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The Specialist will be periodically be requested to support sharing of economic and financial

data with key stakeholders such as national government, donors and other organizations to

improve strategic planning and resource tracking efforts. Specific responsibilities include:

(i) Advising on packaging EA data for consumption by various stake holders and the

national government, including Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of

Economic Planning


Minimum education at Masters Level or equivalent from accredited institution in a field

emphasizing measurement, quantitative skills, and/or finance, including: economics,

business analytics, data science, public policy analysis, etc.

At least 3 years of professional experience, preferably including business analysis work in

public health or healthcare, public policy and finance, and/or academic or operational

research

Experience working with widely diverse, multidisciplinary teams and familiarity with

commonly encountered organizations in international development (donors,

multilaterals, consulting firms, etc.) and their reporting requirements


Strong comfort level with and understanding of financial data and common systems and

standards for accounting

Familiarity with international standards and tools for tracking health resources and

projecting needs, including System of Health Accounts and the National AIDS Spending

Assessment

Familiarity with GoM standards and tools for tracking health expenditures, including chart

of accounts, IFMIS, and Resource Mapping

Basic knowledge of disease burden in Malawi and response efforts, particularly programs

designed to address HIV/AIDS, TB, and maternal and child health

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with clients at all levels and talk

to stakeholders without experience in finance and economics

Experience mentoring, developing and coaching less senior members of staff

(2) DATA SYSTEMS TRAINING SPECIALIST ( 1 Position )

Position Title: Data Systems Training Specialist - Job Code: ITECH02



Under the supervision of the Project Management Team Leader, the Data Systems Training

Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of high quality capacity building

activities to strengthen Health Information Systems in Malawi. He/she will receive guidance from

I-TECH through the Deputy Country Director.


Manage development of curriculum and training materials

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o Manage complex, ongoing curriculum development projects, including project

planning, time management and electronic file management

o Maintain regular communication via regular reports, email, phone, and in person with

local and global project partners

o Work collaboratively with project partners to develop, adapt, and revise curricula

and other training materials in support of Kuunika Project objectives

o Coordinate curriculum development and review with partner organizations, training

institutions

o Facilitate a technical working group for each curriculum project to integrate content

from a variety of stakeholders

o Ensure Standards and instructional design principles are integrated in curricula and

are appropriate to the Malawi context.

Act as a liaison between content experts and instructional designers to design and

adapt of curricula, study guides, training materials, and job aids, following

recommended guidelines and approaches.

Provide support to the development of national strategies including the Capacity

Development Strategy, the HIS Strategy and guidelines

Build strategic links with a local university to accredit the developed training course.

Provide technical assistance and skill-building to content experts, faculty of training

institutions, in-service trainers and curriculum developers.

Other duties as assigned


A Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Health Education, Education, Communication, Computer

Science and/or a related field.

Those with a Master's degree will have an added advantage

Academic focus on education, training and/or instructional design and/or extensive

training experience

1-2 years demonstrated experience designing, developing, and/or editing professional-

level training materials for adults

Experience with health and/or technology-related subject matter

Experience in delivery of training using participatory training methodologies, preferable

training in the information technology or health domains

Experience working with health information systems (electronic and paper-based)


Strong organizational and planning skills

Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and

Microsoft PowerPoint, and competency in Excel

Strong editing skills and familiarity with the use of a style guide

Excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills

Client-orientation and ability to productively and diplomatically interface with multiple

staff and internal and external clients.

(3) PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST ( 1 Position )

Position Title: Public Health Specialist - Job Code: ITECH03

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The Public Health Specialist will report to the Project Management Team Leader. He/she will

receive guidance from I-TECH through the Deputy Country Director. The Public Health Specialist

will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies that increase access to data,

strengthen data management and use at all levels of the health sector including at facility,

district, zonal, program and national. The Public Health Specialist will lead in capacity building

initiatives of support training initiative.




Those with a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or similar qualification will have an added

advantage


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Provide technical assistance on data utilization, data visualization and data quality.

Carry out the identification and documentation of data needs and requirements for staff

at various levels of the health system.

Collaborate with training specialist team to ensure curriculum and training modules

respond to needs on data utilization/data use for health staff

Lead trainings and facilitate workshops with various stakeholders on data use and quality.

Execute training, mentorship and coaching in areas of data collection, compilation,

analysis, exportation, interpretation and general use for decision-making

Execute activities to enable continuous improvement of data processes at facility and

district levels to ensure high quality of data in support of service delivery

Provide mentorship and technical monitoring of project activities

Conduct analysis and interpretation of data to identify public health needs at various

levels of the health system

Develop strategies to ensure data use is entrenched in existing organizational processes

such as DHMT meetings, morning review meetings, Zonal review meetings etc.

Participate in work planning including development of an annual training work plan

Execute the design of new data entry tools and provision of training and mentorship on

their use

Compile timely progress and quarterly reports in relation to implementation activities


Adequate understanding and experience working with Health Management Information

Systems

At least 3 years of experience and proven track record in capacity building in the areas

of HMIS, health planning, systems strengthening.

Expert trainer and facilitator of Trainer of trainers and high-level stakeholders and variety

of partners.

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Demonstrated experience developing training curricula, including workshop agendas,

presentations, and training exercises

Understanding of adult learning theory with meeting/training facilitation


the biomedical and non-biomedial HIV data processes


reviews







Proven ability to work collaboratively and build consensus across diverse sets of

stakeholders.

Fluent in English and Chichewa language for purpose of conducting trainings and

presentations

(4) PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ( 2 Positions )

Position Title: Public Health Officer - Job Code: ITECH04



The Public Health Officer (Implementation) reports to the Public Health Specialist. The Officer will

help to implement strategies to strengthen data access and use at all levels including, facility,

district, zonal, program and national. The PHO will also support capacity building initiatives.




Minimum of 5 years’ experience in professional practice

Practical experience in data management (collection, cleaning, analysis and

interpretation) in the health sector



Support provision of technical assistance on data utilization, data visualization and data

quality.

Support activities to identify and document data needs and requirements for staff at

various levels of the health system.

Assist with aligning curriculum and training modules to respond to needs on data

utilization/data use for health staff

Assist with capacity building efforts through trainings, workshop facilitations to various

stakeholders on data use and quality.

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Support with the alignment of data use efforts to existing collaborative forums including

regular meetings at national, zonal, district and facility levels.

Assist with execution of training, mentorship and coaching in areas of data collection,

compilation, analysis, exportation, interpretation and general use for decision-making

Support with activities to enable continuous improvement of data processes at facility

and district levels to ensure high quality of data in support of service delivery

Assist with provision mentorship and technical monitoring of project activities

Support with analysis and interpretation of data to identify public health needs at various

levels of the health system

Support with the design of new data entry tools and provision of training and mentorship

on their use

Support with the compilation of timely progress and quarterly reports in relation to

implementation activities


Experience working with Health Management Information Systems

Basic understanding of Ministry of Health workflows including general data processes vis-

à-vis the biomedical and non-biomedial HIV data processes




Experience with office packages including word processing and spreadsheets



Experience conducting training or teaching

Familiarity with the District Health Information Software

Fluent in English and Chichewa language for purpose of conducting trainings and

presentations

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should send

applications with cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), names, addresses and

telephone numbers of three traceable referees. Please clearly quote the Position Title

and the Job Code on the application letter and outside of the envelope addressed to

the:

The Executive Director

Lighthouse Trust

Kamuzu Central Hospital

P O BOX 106

LILONGWE

Candidates are encouraged to apply via email and should quote the Position Title and

the Job Code in the title of the email and address it to:

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Clarification on the advertised positions can be obtained from Mr. Saulos Mhlanga;

Lighthouse Finance and Administration Director on [email protected] and

Mr. Maganizo Monawe; Project Management Team Leader on [email protected]

Applications should be received not later than 20th January 2017.Only those shortlisted

candidates will be communicated

mailto:[email protected]

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