Title: Health Management Information Systems Officer
Trócaire is the development agency of the Irish Catholic Church which works in solidarity with local development actors in over 20 countries throughout the world. Trócaire’s Somalia Country Programme is seeking to fill the two attached posts for its community development work in Gedo Region of Somalia. We offer a challenging opportunity for self directed dynamic and highly motivated persons for the following positions. Only those who meet the required criteria need apply.
The position:
Based in Gedo Region, Somalia, the HMIS Officer will be part of a team responsible for facilitating the collection, collation and analysis of high quality health data and sharing this with all stakeholders for Trócaire supported health programmes in Somalia
Competencies:
Diploma in health information systems, information sciences or in public health from a recognized institution.
Minimum three years experience in managing health information, preferably with an NGO.
Knowledge of health data collection tools and data flow system
Ability to run basic data analysis, using Ms Excel or Ms Access
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Good communication skills.
Somali National or Somali speaker is desirable for this position
Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating the names of three referees one of whom must be current or most recent supervisor to:
The Human Resources Office,
Trócaire Somalia Programme,
P.O Box 66300 – 00800
Nairobi
Or by e-mail to hr@trocaire.or.ke Email applications must include the job title in the subject line. Closing date for application: 15 November 2013.