EMR specialist – Federal Ministry of Health

Information Technology

Federal Ministry of Health

• Conduct workflow analysis, needs assessment/requirement gathering, develop implementation road maps and define optimization strategies of EMR
• Will become technical interface for HITD with EMR developers and implementing partners
• Accountable for documenting and tracking EMR development & implementation technical flow, setting standards, implementing control mechanisms and following procedure to maintain an EMR system
• Provide technical input in the development, customization, upgrading and integration, piloting, rollout, maintenance and use of electronic Medical Record system (EMR)
• Plan, coordinate and conduct trainings and workshops as needed to support the implementation of electronic medical record systems.
• Identify the current situation of eHealth infrastructure, connectivity and design mechanism to solve such barriers for EMR implementation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the FMOH’s HITD team in the development and implementation of EMR including the development of EMR/EMR standards, implementation guidelines etc
• Provide remote and on-site technical support and assistance in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EMR related activities,
• Organize the collection, analysis, documentation, exploitation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
• Perform other IT duties as member of health information technology directorate.

Employment Type and Duration: The contract with possibility of extension subject to performance.

Reports to: Health information technology directorate (HITD)

Required Number: One

• • Requirements: Educational back ground and work experiences:
  • Education:  MSC degree or above in health informatics, computer science, information systems and related fields
  • Experience: At least 5 years working experience on the design, development and implementation of electronic health information systems. Experience with electronic medical record systems is required.
  • Knowledge & Skills: Strong working knowledge of electronic medical record systems; Proven knowledge, abilities and skills in the areas of digital health information systems project management, in-depth knowledge of   Ethiopian health systems.
  • Languages: Fluency in oral and written English;
  • Competencies: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, design & implement improvement plan of action, highly developed communication skills, experience in the implementation & optimization of an EMR, ability to effectively communicate & consult with health care providers, managers and policy makers
  • Accountability: Both the Civil service and MOH Human Resource Development rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day to day services of the adviser. 

As per the MoF Salary Scale for Program/Project Staff

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