ICT4D OFFICER

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego - Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning. 

We are currently recruiting an experienced individual with excellent organizational skills, who is a team player, innovative, dedicated, hardworking, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

Reporting to the ICT Manager, the Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) Officer will provide technical expertise for the strategic integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) within Jhpiego’s health systems strengthening programs. 
S/he will support and increase the use of cost-effective information and communication technologies in Jhpiego’s program activities including; design, implementing, maintaining and supporting appropriate ICT4D interventions in mHealth, eHealth, and eLearning in the areas of health systems development and strengthening, health care service delivery, performance and quality improvement/assurance, training, supporting and supervising health care workers and behavior change communication.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance and direction to project teams in the field on all ICT4D interventions
• Design, implement, maintain, and support appropriate and cost-effective information and communication technologies to facilitate activities such as:
• Use of Android and windows mobile app for field data collection and follow up
• Use of SMS for data collection, appointment recording and follow-up
• Use of SMS for delivery of educational and Behavior Change Communication messages
• Information flow among stakeholders
• Supporting eLearning approaches to disseminate knowledge updates to providers.
• Provide technical input into proposals, concept notes and other business development-related materials
• Work with program staff and Jhpiego Global Programs Office to identify opportunities for ICT4D in program cycle management
• Promote and support innovative ways for dissemination of project information and experience sharing among the project team and regional-based staff
• Liaise with the ICT Manager and other key stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to ICT4D and improve knowledge sharing within the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in ICT (Master’s degree in ICT or Public Health would be an added advantage)
• Minimum five (5) years’ field experience providing technical assistance for healthcare-related ICT interventions and implementing ICT4D approaches
• Experience in managing software development or implementation and an understanding of hardware and network architecture
• Skills in Android & Windows Mobile App development
• Excellent skills and experience in use of Java C, C++, Visual Basic, MySQL and SQL, Windows and Linux server platforms
• Up-to-date knowledge of technologies and technology standards and the constraints and benefits of different technologies
• Excellent organizational skills, verbal and written communications skills including presentation and facilitation skills.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 23rd August 2013. 

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
Only those selected for interview will be contacted. Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

Categories: COMPUTER SCIENCE, ICT