🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ Partners In Health (PIH) – 4 Positions

Partners In Health (PIH) is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) M&E Coordinator (x3)
2.) Clinical Informatics Specialist

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) M&E Coordinator (x3)

Description

Vacancy Announcement

Job title: M&E Coordinator – QEHSSSP (3x)

Work Location: Kailahun, Sierra Leone

Department: Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)

Reports to: M&E Officer – QEHSSSP

Line Management

Not Specified

Duration of Contract

Twelve (12) Months with possibility of extension

Application Status

External Advert

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Government s and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our Work In Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

The QEHSSSP project will help to provide additional support to the MoHS as it continues to improve its health services. There is a need to build on past projects, which strengthened disease prevention, service delivery, and pandemic preparedness and response, through an integrated approach at the district level. QEHSSP project will support development of a hub-and-spoke organization design at the district level to deliver health services, particularly for women and children. This innovative approach to improving quality essential health services will be implemented through a public-private partnership (PPP). With support of the World Bank, the GoSL will deploy a partnership between the MoHS and Partners in Health (PIH) to implement the proposed activities.

The principal objective of the M&E Coordinator is to collect and manage high quality data and use the data for the QEHSSSP Project improvement. S/he will be responsible for providing support to the Senior M&E Officer and clinical team in strengthening M&E systems and processes for the Project activities and engagements. S/he will work closely with the senior M&E Officer, Senior M&E Manager, partner staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; external consultants and field staff when appropriate. The role of the M&E Coordinator may vary according to location and assignment from the Senior M&E Officer or Manager. S/he might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. The M&E Coordinator may also work closely with clinicians and program staff on their data tracking and reporting responsibilities and should be willing to work in a rural setting.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: General: Roles and Responsibilities

1. To Support the implementation of QEHSSSP Project work specifically;

•  Perform daily data collection tasks as assigned by Senior M&E Officer or Manager
•  Collect and compile data required for monthly reporting
•  Participate in data interpretation and presentation to program leads
•  Provide mentorship and accompaniment to facility staff

2. To strengthen the data management system and processes

•  Ensure proper data collection, entry and analysis of project data
•  Monitor data collection processes, address any data quality challenges as they arise and provide feedback when required.
•  Undertake on the spot data quality checks

3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health QEHSSSP team by;

•  Establishing and developing effective working relationships with PIH, Health Facility staff, and community people to ensure teamwork and integration.
•  As a team member, effectively participating in any data quality improvement measures
•  Participating in team decision m aking, planning and joint activities
•  Supporting other projects in your area whenever requested to do so
•  Adhering to PIH’s program and other policies on physical and financial resources

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partners In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during emploment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures

Qualification s/Requirements

•  Completion of secondary education or any post-secondary certification

Technical Competencies

•  High School diploma.
•  At least two years of monitoring, evaluation and/or research experience, ideally in the global health sector;
•  Relevant professional work experience in data management/data analysis using offline tools and paper-based reporting systems;
•  Academic or professional experience designing and implementing evaluations and analyzing findings, including demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical concepts;
•  Experience in international development or humanitarian work in a multi-cultural environment (desirable);
•  Experience in collecting, analyzing and visualizing data, identifying trends, preparing reports, communicating results, and developing data visualization products is desirable;
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including extremely strong Microsoft Excel skills;
•  Ability to multi-task well and meet deadlines consistently

Behavioral Competencies

•  Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
•  Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
•  Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
•  Ethical - Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
•  Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
•  Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

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2.) Clinical Informatics Specialist

Job Description

J ob title: Clinical Informatics Specialist

Work Location: Kono

Department: Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS)

Report to: eHealth Manager

Line Management

Ye s/ No

Organization Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world.

Our work i n Sierra Leone: Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health centre and to referral hospitals.

Position Overview

In Sierra Leone, electronic medical records (EMR) make a major contribution to PIH efforts to strengthen healthcare systems. PIH and its partners pioneered the development of OpenMRS, an open-source electronic medical record system. PIH-SL, SHIS in collaboration with the SIS Boston, develops and supports the electronic medical record system in use in the rural District of Koidu (Kono District Hospital) and Wellbody health center, with patient records supporting care for HIV, TB, NCDs, Mental Health and maternal and child health.

The Clinical Informatics Specialist is working under the supervision of the eHealth Manager and the strategic orientation of the SHIS Lead. This position is the technical associate of the eHealth unit for all digital health interventions happening at the Koidu Government Hospital ( KGH ) and at the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCoE), in particular, for the pre and post implementation phases of the KGH Electronic Medical Records extension at MCoE. In support to the Koidu DHMT and PIH-SL’s Strategic health information systems (SHIS), in their mission of uplifting digital health interventions in Kono, this position is providing valuable technical health and nursing informatics insights. I n improving the collaboration among IT professio nals, clinical stakeholders and data managers. This position also presents a fantastic learning and growth opportunity for a candidate interested in a unique overseas job with Partners in Health Sierra Leone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Actively Develop and extend tools to facilitate the improvement of data quality ,data use and system adoption ;
•  Actively particip ate in interoperability and Data Warehouse projects on OpenMRS , CommCare and DHIS-2 ;
•  Ensure high fidelity of electronic and paper data to actual operations;
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinicians, administrators, data analysts and IT professionals, to identify clinical and reporting work flows for the MCOE;
•  Conduct interviews and workshops with MCOE staff to understand their needs and challenges prior during and after MCOE launch . Translate these requirements into clear and concise business and techn ical specifications for the EMR;
•  Mentor and build technical capacity in digital goods implementation within SHIS eHealth Unit comprised of eHealth offic ers, junior software developers;
•  Communicate and collaborate closely with the Boston- SIS and MedInfo teams on any digital health projects par ticularly related to RMNCH;
•  Develop communication materials and training programs to facilitate smooth transitions and promote user acceptance of digital health system s (EMR, PACS, mHealth , HIE );
•  Communicate and collaborate closely with SHIS managerial level ;
•  L iaise and communicate periodically with the Boston SIS department regardi ng knowledge sharing activities;
•  Collaborate with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS) to scale up MCOE and ensure compliance with government protocols and i nitiatives;
•  Provide technical input on all Health I T-related procurement decisions;
•  Work with the health statistics Manager and the healthcare senior data analyst in the monitoring of dynamic PBI dashboards .

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

•  Master’s in medical, nursing or clinical informatics in computer scien ce or any other relevant fields;
•  Medical or nursing degree is an added advantage ;
•  Minimum of 3 years experiences in the field of global health/nursing informatics ;
•  Familiarity with front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery) and back-end languages (e.g. Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js) and Version Control Git (git hub. / git Lab ) ;
•  Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB, NoSQL), web servers (e.g. Apache) and UI/UX design ;
•  Strong critical an alysis and data analysis skills;
•  Proven ability to exerci se sound judgment and diplomacy;
•  Ability to stay organized and focused on operational plan, project’s milestones and deliverables while managing daily multiple assignments, prioritize workflow, adapt to fluctuatin g workloads, and meet deadlines;
•  Ability to take initiative and work with minimal direction;
•  Demonstrated ability to interact professionally within culturally divers e settings;
•  Excellent communication skills; ability to identify, clarify, and negotiate competing viewpoints ;
•  Expertise building relationships and community with stakeholders including end users ;
•  Intellectual curiosity and willingness to read, learn and apply recent innovations in clinical informatics ;
•  Outstanding verbal , written and interpersonal communication skills ;
•  Willingness to comply with the code of ethics of health information professionals .

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

At Partners In Health, we are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Partner In Health’s PSEAH policy. Partner In Health will request information from applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Social Justice

We are a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

“We refuse to accept that any life is worth less than another”.

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