PROVINCIAL ICT OFFICER – Ministry of Health and Child Care 1676 views

Summary of key functions

The responsibilities will include assisting in planning, designing,
developing and maintaining networking, hardware, and software
applications to support the implementation of Health Management
Information Systems in Clinical and public health settings. The
successful candidate must be able to design and implement ICT quality
and security control systems. The successful candidate must also be
able to use a range of health ICT applications and be familiar with
health information concepts, provide user support on hardware and
software and train health workers on the use of ICT in their work.

Responsibilities

1. Provide day-to-day support for installation, troubleshooting, and
maintenance of various ICT software programs/applications
2. Provide day–to–day support for all ICT equipment such as network
equipment, servers, computers, tablets, and mobile phones including
installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
3. Design and implement ICT quality and security control systems
4. In conjunction with the national office plan, design, develop and
maintain software applications to support the implementation of Health
Management Information Systems and other MOHCC ICT systems
5. Plan, build, maintain, and upgrade existing and new MOHCC ICT
systems.
6. Provide technical assistance and training to the system end users
including
7. Supporting site training and roll-out of systems
8. Providing training to the staff members on the use of any new ICT
programs or applications

9. Supporting the development of user guides on information systems for
use by other non-ICT staff
10. Work with the ICT team, other health workers and stakeholders to
implement eHealth systems as part e-governance programme.
11. Develop and manage work plans
12. Work with the MoHCC to assess opportunities for future related ICT
interventions
13. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent
Willingness to travel frequently and at short notice

Experience and required skills
1. At least 2 years’ experience in ICT systems administration
2. Ability to model and represent systems effectively and creatively.
3. Knowledge and experience in using Software development
frameworks
4. Knowledge and experience in setting up computer networks
(WAN/LAN) and server setup and maintenance.
5. Experience with hardware maintenance is an added advantage.
6. Ability to set and meet time-lines and deadlines
7. Fluent in English (excellent oral and written skills)
8. Strong communication skills, with experience conducting trainings
and delivering presentations on complex information to sizable
groups