National Technical Officer (Electronic Recording & Reporting)

Contract

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ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The National Technical Officer- Electronic Recording & Reporting (eR&R) works under overall guidance of WHO Representative to Myanmar, and direct supervision of the Head of the TB Team, and in close collaboration with the National TB Programme (NTP).

The NTO will provide support to the WHO country office in Myanmar as well as to the National TB Programme to strengthen electronic-based data management system and to contribute to strengthening TB survelllance system, monitoring and evaluation of the National TB Program.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strengthening TB surveillance system

• Assist NTP in preparation and execution of advocacy and trainings for case-based electronic registration at township level
• Collaborate with focal officers of WHO and NTP(PPM) and to enhance electronic medical recording and reporting in public and private hospitals
• Modify existing systems to ensure linking DS-TB and DR-TB case-based reporting system to DHIS 2 aggregate system and support its expansion through out Myanmar

Expansion of Laboratory Information Management System

• In coordination with relevant technical partners, support NTP to establish and expansion of electronic recording and reporting system of TB Laboratories per NSP (2021-2025)
• Maintain and improve Gene Alert System
• Provide trainings and on-site support to users for system maintenance and data utilization

Establishing Data Quality Assurance System

• Plan and regularly perform DQA activities including DQA field visits
• Coordinate with M&E focal officers to produce quality assured data according to NTP’s reporting schedules and upon donors’ demand

Plan and implement transition from paper-based to electronic-based data management system

• Assist NTP in updating the plan and its implementation to transit to electronic-based data management system
• Facilitate the roll-out of eR&R for DSTB case-based data management system in a phased-manner
• Develop training package and provide trainings
• Cooperate and collaborate with eR&R officers from other units of MoHS for national e Health Plan
• Assist NTP in contracting IT companies for the implementation of electronic based data management system including developing, modifying and maintaining.

Multiple platforms of electronic health information systems are systematized for more effective programme management

• Monitor the progress in implementation of DHIS2, OpenMRS, eR&R for DS-TB Case based data management, , Unique identifier (MPI), Mandatory case notification, GxAlert & Laboratory information management system
• Assist NTP to regularly organize review meetings for eR&R, provide inputs to overcome the bottlenecks

Adaptation and roll out of new tools/technologies

• Contribute to planning and implementation of pilot studies including (but not limited to) Artificial intelligence for diagnosis (e.g. digital chest X-ray reading); Electronic aid monitoring system (e.g. GIS for contact tracing, culture & sensitivity test, Video observed treatment)

Others

• To perform other assignment upon request from WHO Country office and NTP

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The National Technical Officer (eR&R) is assigned in Naypyitaw to assist NTP in six domains mentioned above. He works with the e- Heath Team of ATM and Health Management Information system, Ministry of Health and Sport. Under the guidance of ATM e-Health team, in close collaboration with NPO (e-health) in Nay Pyi Taw (WHO-TB), NTO (M&E) in Nay Pyi Taw (WHO-TB) and M&E Officers (NTP), s/he will be updating and monitoring of electronic recording and reporting system. Together with staff from States, regions and partners s/he will prepare aggregate reports to NTP and HMIS department.

IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS

This position will contribute to implement strategic direction V of TB NSP (2021-2023) which aims to strengthen TB surveillance system through M&E capacity building for electronic data management system at all levels, integration of case-based registration system, and strengthening data quality control measures.

Electronic data recording and reporting will reduce the workload of health staff, produce reliable and valid data in time for evidence based decision making for future planning not only in program management but also for other resources management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Essential: Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.Sc) or other similar degree

Desirable: Speciality in Software Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• 2 years or more of working experience with health information system software products.
• Experience in developing, upgrading and repairing DHIS2 and Open MRS Modules will be an asset.
• Adequate knowledge of electronic data management, well experience in managing electronic databases will be an asset.
• Experience in recording & reporting system especially on e-Health will be an asset
• Competent in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in training software programs to others will be an asset.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of English and Myanmar Language

COMPETENCIES

• Communication.
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Producing results

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
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• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

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