EMR Consultant

Objectives
Deployment of OPEN MRS Electronic Medical Record Software at the following Health facilitiies:

General Hospital Suleja

Niger

Umaru Musa Yar’ Adua Hospital Sabon Wuse

Niger

Federal Medical Centre Bida

Niger

Fmpc Gawu Babangida

Niger

General Hospital Bida

Niger

Ibb  Specialist Hospital Minna

Niger

General Hospital New Bussa

Niger

General Hospital Lapai

Niger

General Hospital Kagara

Niger

Ensure the functionality of OPEN MRS Electronic Medical Record Software at 9 Scale up Health facilities in Niger State.
 
Number of consultants: 3
Estimated level of effort:  15 days
Specific Responsibilities

Deliverables:

Ensure distribution of laptops to pilot’s locations or service points.
Ensure that the active devices such as switches and wireless access points have been properly installed.
Ensure that the necessary patch cords and Internet cables are available for all clients.
Assigns static IP Addresses to the allocated laptops.
In collaboration with facility IT staff (if available) creates providers, usernames and passwords
Ensure Connectivity of the EMR Frontend to the Backend server at the facility during implementation.
Conduct the Training of the facility based designated EMR users and PROACT field staff on EMR use.
Train and mentor EMR leads of the of project Sites and relevant Field staff on the use of the EMR
Ensure that all forms are suitable for all service providers
Supervise the available M&E Staff and Data Clerks to create patient folders.
Ensure that backup files and processes are created.
Ensure the system is up and running.
Document the entire process

DUTY LOCATION
The MSH ProACT at Abuja Country Office and Niger office will work with the selected Consultant in Abuja as well as at the Project Sites based on need.
Consultant 1: General Hospital Suleija; Umaru Musa Yar Adua Hospital Sabon & FMC Gawu Babangida.
Consultant 2: FMC Bida, GH Bida & GH New Bussa.
Consultant 3: GH Lapai; GH Kagara & IBB Specialist Hospital Minna           
 
TIMELINES:  15 Days
This should include but not limited to:

Planning and conducting the training for the end users and EMR leads at the facilities.
Ensure that all forms are suitable for all service providers.
Preparation /adaption of a User /Training Manual for easy understanding and reference.
Implementation of adequate back-up measures  
Documentation of the entire process of implementing the EMR.

Qualifications

Possess minimum qualification in B.Sc./HND in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences and other related fields
Proficiency in Java, MySQL and PHP programming languages is needed
Project Management Skills is also an advantage
Good knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating Systems
Prior experience with customization of Open-source applications especially Open-source health information systems.
Understanding of Network design and switching.
Ability to provide training and technical support for users with varying levels of IT knowledge and competence
Basic Monitoring and Evaluation Skills.
Proficient in the use of MS Excel.
Knowledge of hardware, software and telephony infrastructure
Installing, supporting and maintaining new server hardware and software infrastructure;
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Be self-motivated and with resilient drive
Possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to complete assignments efficiently and in good time, and sudden changes and deadlines
Ability to write/develop good technical reports
Proven competence in working with others in a team effort

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