Job Summary

The Information Systems Officer will be responsible for overseeing the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Health Management Information System (HMIS) and Laboratory Information System (LIS), including upgrades, routine support, troubleshooting, and training.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design/Manage/migrate/upgrade/Deploy LAN and WAN systems including wireless networks at different health systems as required
• Maintain/deploy systems for maximum uptime.
• Monitor system performance and resource requirements, specify and install system upgrades.
• Perform/verify daily backups.
• Troubleshoot system issues to resolution.
• Manages/deploy multiple servers, and workstations, ensuring proper integration of the systems
• Manages/deploy multiple linked database applications to include security, data safety and integrity, disaster recovery, and development and implementation of bulk data import/export procedures.
• Providing IT Technical supports on eHealth Systems for Health Institutions in person or remotely.
• Capacitate information technology (IT) professionals on managing and recovery of databases in cases of system failure
• Conduct eHealth systems training of trainers (TOT) and End Users Trainings
• Plans and implements system security policy, to include firewalls, host and client access, file permissions, and user accounts.
• Complete performance reports regularly
• Carry out other tasks as required

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or electrical engineering or related IT discipline with at least six years of experience in system and network administration
• Strong technical skills and understanding of system administration and networking, system security, and maintenance
• Proven experience of network design and networking as well as providing continuous supporting systems 

How to Apply

Only online applications are received Click here to apply

NB – Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing date for receiving applications is – February 21, 2021