Job Description
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
WESTERN PROVINCE
Employment Opportunities
Provincial Health Office, Western Province in conjunction with U.S Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB, STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following vacant positions on contract basis subject to performance:
JOB TITLE: Electronic Health Records Officer
LOCATION: Western Province
JOB PURPOSE: To strengthen the implementation, management and use of the national EHR system at District and facility levels of the health care cascade and ensure availability of quality data for decision-making and continuity of care.
Reports to: District Health Information Officer
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
Undertakes identification of facilities to scale up to E-First facility
Undertakes effectively implementation, coordination and management of the EHR system including scheduled maintenance, clearing of backlog and timely roll up of TDBs.
Undertakes supportive supervision to Health facilities for enhanced or optimized usage of the system.
Maintains and monitors a log of backups and ensure that there is appropriate business continuity and information security, including provision of site back-ups media
Undertakes maintenance and repair of malfunctioning and broken-down EHR equipment to minimize system down time
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
Full Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
Must be between 21 and 45 years
Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Sciences and IMIS
Two (2) years traceable work experience in data management
Training in SmartCare and DHIS will be an added advantage
Ability to write articulate and technical narrative reports in English
Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Good Interpersonal relations and ability to use initiative.
Method of Application
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, NRC, Academic and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration and Practicing license with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by 17:OOhrs Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Address applications to: The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office Independence Road P.O.Box 910022 MONGU Email: