Health Information System Officer ( Afghan National Only )

Job Description

- Follow best practices for data collection, confidentiality and safe storage and sharing of files and electronic data - Other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs - Contribute to the timely production of donor reports - Ensure all data is cleaned and entered health databases in a timely manner - Ensure all manual forms are appropriately filled - Enter data into indicator tracking sheets as required and submitting to Sr. HIS Manager on weekly base - Helping Sr. HIS Manager for the development of all required reports. - Review and analyse data to graphically present utilization trends based on monitoring indicators - In-conjunction with the Health Manager, conduct spot checks of data at field sites to verify data quality - Provide training to health staff on data collection and reporting tools as required - Create a feedback mechanism of data results and share with other members of the health team - Submit data on a weekly and monthly basis with explanatory notes and or clarifications to the health manager/Sr. HIS Manager - Entry of MIAR, FSR and any other related report into DHIS2 database of MoPH

Qualifications

- Education: Degree in information management/technology and systems, computer science, data science or a related field - Years of Experience: Minimum 2-4 years previous experience working with information systems management, monitoring and evaluation, database development and management; NGO experience is an advantage. Statistics, data analysis all relevant areas of experience. - Demonstrated experience with data entry and data management, Previous experience working for an NGO or other non-profit organization.

Desired qualifications:

- Prior working experience with statistical packages is added advantage. - Working experience with International NGOs or similar set-up - Experience of working in medical reporting - Skills: Excellent organization skills: the ability to work independently and productively in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. - Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure in a stressful environment, displaying patience, compassion and diplomacy. - Ability to be innovative, flexible, and adaptive. - Ability to live in challenging conditions and ability to work under difficult, high pressure situations. - Technical Competency: - Communication and reporting skills - Fluency in Pashto, Dari and English - Good Knowledge of Computers and Microsoft Office Applications and in particular Microsoft Excel - Ability to work closely, professionally, and constructively with all others regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, race, tribe, or cultural background