NHLMIS Programming Specialist (Programmer) at the Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: NHLMIS Programming Specialist (Programmer)

Job ID: 13-10662
Location: Nigeria-Abuja
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN – Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A607 – Nigeria Global Fund RSSH
Reports To: Director, PSM
Grade: I

Overview

The Nigeria Product Supply Chain Management Program (NPSCMP) funded by the Global Fund through the Management Sciences for Health (MSH) under the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) Grant is modeled to ensure continued availability of health products at the last mile through total visibility for accountability and control across the HIV, Malaria, and TB space in Nigeria.
NPSCMP as sub-recipient is responsible for implementing the Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSM) component of the RSSH Grant for which MSH is the Principal Recipient. The aim is to achieve set goals and objectives in a sustainable manner. This also includes gaining the right manpower support for the NPSCMP. We therefore seek the services of:

Main Purpose of Job

The NHLMIS Programming Specialist, brings programming capabilities and is designed to support the upgrade of the national NHLMIS database to meet stakeholder expectations as well as leading NHLMIS database maintenance and support within NPSCMP.
This position will lead the designs of any customized databases and soft wares to serve the interest of stakeholders, as may be required by FMoH (NPSCMP).

Specific Responsibilities

Influence the delivery of a robust NHLMIS software
Work with stakeholders on the development and roll out of the LMIS tools
Will lead the design and execution of capacity and skill transfer schemes for stakeholders.
To provide technical expertise in the development of LMIS related products.
Support the resolution of all issues arising from the use of NHLMIS across the 36+1 States and National stakeholders.
Support stakeholders during reporting periods.
Lead the development of upgrades of the commodity supply chain management database platform.
Support and review the work of consultants working on project-supported health informatics deliverables including but not limited development of interoperability systems and user-friendly interactive data use products.
Support the development of guidance documents, training manuals, and SOPs.
Support the achievement of interoperability of multiple in-country database platforms.
Support the design, development and execution of capacity transfer systems.

Qualifications and Experience

B.Sc./HND in computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or any other degree with demonstrable expertise on the subject matter.
Minimum of 3 years designing and deploying diverse database and software systems
Minimum of 18 months experience on database platforms in-country including but not limited to NHLMIS.
Minimum of 3 years working with RDBMS in particular MySQL and T-SQL.
Minimum of 18 months experience working with logistics data and tools specifically for TB, HIV and Malaria programs at the National level
Experience managing user requirements from multiple stakeholders.
Experience with development of mobile applications
Experience designing, developing, executing and or supporting interoperability between databases [eg DHIS2 and other database platforms].
Experience developing interactive data use products
Experience designing and executing capacity transfer schemes/exercises.
Strong experience with Power BI or advanced excel, is an advantage.