UVRI Entebbe - Lab Information Officer

Job Title: LABORATORY INFORMATION OFFICER (1 position)

Reports to: The Information Technology (IT) Manager

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop, maintain and keep up to date Laboratory information systems
Ensure information security, principles and practices
Work with the IT Manager, to provide a detailed description of the programming logic needed to convert user requirements into application system modules by developers and contractors
Identify methods for automating data management tasks, including reporting, and incorporate these into views of a data repository and a decision support system
Work closely with UVRI’s Laboratory Informatics Officer to ensure that systems developed meet general application development standards of the Ugandan Government while giving priority to UPHIA systems
Make sure that all critical requirements for the system are met
Perform any other duties given by the IT Manager
Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, and Applied Sciences. A Master’s degree or PG diploma, professional certification in relevant fields like: MCSA, MCSE will be an added advantage.

Experience: At least four years of progressively responsible experience in computer information systems for HIV prevention, treatment, care and surveillance systems, data management and application development.

Must have experience in both robust desktop application using Visual Basic (VB) and web applications using C#, ASP.NET, PHP Apache and Java Script.

Must have experience in Database programming & Database management Systems preferably Microsoft SQL server &/or PostgreSQL &/or MySQL

Post Entry Training: Professional seminars to expand 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

Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of software development methodologies, project and data management is required. In-depth knowledge of software development management, and quality assurance. Thorough public health knowledge of current HIV/AIDS issues is required. Detailed knowledge of the government health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required.

Skills and Abilities: 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; 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.

Available Guidelines: UVRI IT policies and procedures and existing guidelines and software manuals. MOH, HHS, and WHO guidelines and policy documents related to health information systems.

More information: http://www.uvri.go.ug/index.php/about-uvri/jobs-uvri/124-grants-accounts-assistant-laboratory-information-officer-logistics-assistant-and-driver