Technical Lead/Management Information Systems Senior Program Associate Procurement and Supply Chain Management Advisor, Malaria Procurement and Supply Chain Management Advisor

Job Description

This position will provide technical leadership and coordination for all Management Information Systems (MIS) projects and activities, across all task orders in Global Health Supply Chain
Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Nigeria. The position will be the primary point of contact for GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS and related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation and documentation for MIS and related projects / activities.
Evaluate available technologies and recommend the most suitable option that will support the MIS activity for the GHSC-PSM project.
Facilitate user requirements definition and documentation meetings / workshops
Develop implementation strategies for MIS activities / projects
Establish required documentation for MIS Project.
Ensure that all PSM Nigeria MIS implementations are in compliance with USAID requirements.
Lead the assessment/evaluation of MIS activities / projects
Support the development and deployment of appropriate MIS applications for use by the PSM Nigeria program, the funders and other relevant partners
Lead training and capacity development activities for MIS applications users
Serve as the POC and representative of GHSC-PSM Nigeria on MIS issues
Lead the administration and management of GHSC-PSM MIS platform
Support data analysis and dissemination available data to inform project management.
Lead the analysis and periodic sharing of information for decision making by relevant stakeholders.
Supervise a team of MIS advisors to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables.

Technical Skills and knowledge required:

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs is a requirement.
Knowledge of data management processes and tools, including web-based database systems is required.
Ability to troubleshoot systems related problems and maintain security of the systems
Proficiency in working with the office applications, ERP software, communications systems.
Good project management skills
Familiarity with USG requirements for MIS project development and implementation
Experienced in USG funded managing information systems projects Knowledge of public health programs, strategies. methods, processes and techniques is required.
Strong skills in project monitoring, interpretation and evaluation of data are required. Strong oral and written communications skills are required.
Ability to facilitate training / workshops and present technical and strategic Information data in a clear and concise manner to audiences with varying degrees of knowledge/experience in MIS.
Ability to lead a team, and coordinate across different teams.

Qualifications Applicants for these positions should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Master degree in Management Information Systems, Information Communications Technology or a related field.
Professional Certifications related to setting information management systems.
At least 5 years of work experience in setting up and managing ICT-based knowledge and information management systems
At least 3 years experience in training and mentoring staff in ICT particularly developing countries.

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Applicants should send their CV’s/Resumes and contact information for at least three professional references to:precruit@ghsc-psm.org clearly indicating in the subject line the position desired. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply via :

precruit@ghsc-psm.org