JOBS IN BOTSWANA AT UMB , 11 SEP 2015

DATA AND INFORMATION OFFICER - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT BALTIMORE

Job description

Botswana-University of Maryland School of Medicine Health Initiative

Data and Information Officer (11 positions)

Reports to: Strategic Information Lead

Duty Station: The position will be based at the district level

Position Summary: This position’s primary role is to ensure that all HIV/AIDS related patient and facility data is captured, analysed and reported on time. The position holder will support Data Demand and Information Use (DDIU) activities within the assigned district facilities.

Requirements
Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that site level service performance information is communicated to the DHMT
• Promote Data Demand and Information Use culture within the DHMT
• Support plans for development of healthcare network in the district connecting all levels of the health care system to ensure effective collaborative care.
• Drive the Performance Dashboard Review forums within the district
• Support integration of the program’s activities within the DHMT’s plans
• Support development and implementation of sustainability agenda within the district for long-term implementation of activities supported by the program
• Determine needs of the DHMT that can be supported by the program
• Act as the main liaison between the program and the DHMT
• Using information generated by the program through site assessment and performance review to develop recommendations to the DHMT for resource re-allocation and/or prioritization
• Support DHMT’s continuous quality improvement agenda in collaboration with program CQI and national level CQI teams
• Support the DHMT to adapt national level HIV/AIDS policies and plans
• Support the DHMT to develop and implement innovative HIV/AIDS service delivery models that aim to improve efficiency in the process of care delivery

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Bachelors Degree in Health Related Field
• MBA with specialization in Health Care Management or MPH or MSc in Health Economics/Health Policy and Planning an added advantage
• Proven competence in health planning,
• Experience in public health programming
• Familiarity with quality improvement activities in health care
• At least 3 years of experience in management consulting or coaching for process improvement

All applications should be submitted electronically to:
umbjobsbotswana@gmai­l.com

All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.
Deadline for application is September 18, 2015 5 PM Botswana Time.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.

All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications, and experiences.

Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.

University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other status variable..