eHealth Program Manager Job Opportunity at CHAI in Kampala,Uganda

Job Title:    eHealth Program Manager
Job Location:    Kampala, Uganda
Employer:   The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Business Unit:  Country Programs - Country Teams
Job Type:      Regular – Full Time (eligible for benefits)
About Us
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases. CHAI's solution-oriented approach focuses on improving market dynamics for medicines and diagnostics; lowering prices for treatment; accelerating access to life-saving technologies; and helping governments build the capacity required for high-quality care and treatment programs.

Since its establishment in 2002 by President William J. Clinton, CHAI has worked on the demand and supply sides of the market to help more than 2 million HIV+ people access the medicines needed for treatment—representing nearly half of all people on HIV treatment in developing countries. Building on this model, CHAI has expanded its scope to include efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems and to combat malaria and childhood illnesses.

Job Overview
CHAI Uganda is seeking an eHealth Program Manager to lead the identification, development, and implementation of ehealth systems in Uganda. eHealth as defined in this context refers to health based interventions supported by electronic / computer-based processes and communication. The eHealth Program Manager will serve as a key member of the CHAI Uganda team and is expected to bring technical expertise and strong program management skills to CHAI’s engagement on information technology with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and various partners.

The eHealth Program Manager will be expected to establish and lead a small team in the development of cutting-edge, innovative and integrated health technologies and strategies in Uganda. S/he will identify and tailor appropriate technologies for implementation based on country needs, leverage technical expertise and skills to provide detailed technical specifications and advanced technical support, and support resource mobilization. On behalf of the CHAI Uganda team, the eHealth Program Manager will be expected to build collaborative and integrative eHealth strategies with the MoH and various partners.

This position requires a highly motivated individual with a diverse technical understanding of database driven information technology platforms, strong program management and analytical skills, and experience working in healthcare in the developing world.  Due to the high level of collaborative work with partners and government officials, s/he will be expected to have excellent communication and negotiation skills and a high degree of self-confidence.  S/he must be able to function independently, be a self-starter, dedicated, and have a strong commitment to excellence.  The role also requires strong management capabilities, as s/he will be managing a team of highly technical staff and general program staff to develop or adapt eHealth technologies or programs. S/he should also exhibit a number of important personal qualities: resourcefulness, responsibility, tenacity, independence, energy, and work ethic.

The eHealth Manager will report directly to the Country Director.

Job Requirements:

•     5+ years of progressive experience with demonstrable skills in managing IT / software development projects and managing teams, including at least 3 years leading software development teams and 5 years of building high quality custom software systems
•     Understanding and demonstrable technical knowledge of the underpinnings of eHealth technologies and programs, and a solid knowledge of diverse programming languages
•     Demonstrable experience with project management tools e.g. Microsoft Project / Basecamp and versioning tools such as CVS, GIT as well as developing and managing budgets, work plans, and proposals
•     Demonstrated knowledge of all phases of software development cycle, requirements documents and skills in negotiating and communicating with multiple and diverse stakeholders in challenging environment environments
•     Ability to solve challenging problems without extensive structural or operational support;
•     Able to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, both internally and externally; to learn new cutting edge languages, methodologies and technologies
•     A strong understanding of software development methodologies and their trade-offs
•     Development and delivery experience with C#, Java, Python, Ruby on Rails or PHP
•     Strong Object Oriented design skills, including strong design patterns knowledge
•     Experience working with, or an interest in Agile Methodologies
•     Experience mentoring junior developers and analysts
•     Strong analytical skills and technical proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
•     Excellent business-oriented verbal, visual and written communication skills
•     English language fluency, both written and verbal

Advantages

•     Managerial experience working in a technology or other start-up organization
•     A foundation, educational or occupational, in public health or Statistics Management.
•     Experience working in the developing world
•     Experience of agile processes (interactive and incremental  s/w development approach) and familiarity with applicable programming languages and database management software
•     A Master’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Public Health, Engineering, Computer Science, or other applicable field.

Job Duties:   

• Work collaboratively with other program managers and analysts in a matrixed relationship on the country team to identify and advance other program’s objectives through eHealth technologies
•     Work with MoH and partners to drive formal coordinating structures and participate actively in Technical Working Groups (TWGs)
•     Identify, design and implement appropriate programs to solve pressing health system problems with technology solutions
•     Establish detailed technical specifications and identify appropriate technological systems for various health programs in Uganda
•     Collaborate with multiple MoH departments, CHAI country, and CHAI global teams to develop or adapt detailed strategies and implementation plans for eHealth interventions
•     Train and mentor internal and external staff in the use and maintenance of these technologies; establish sustainable training programs when necessary to be devolved to the MoH
•     Assist in identifying funding sources and develop resource mobilization plans for eHealth programs
•     Launch and manage operational research pilots to evaluate and monitor the impact of these programs during and after implementation
•     Develop program budgets and cash forecasts, and ensure activities are executed according to work plan and approved budgets, and compile progress reports and presentations on program progress and activities
•     The eHealth team will also oversee all ICT needs for the office, including tech support, IT equipment inventorying, internet access, etc.
•     Other activities, as needed

Deadline Date: 17/04/2014

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