Responsibilities to undertake:

• Conduct workflow analysis, needs assessment/requirement gathering, develop implementation road maps and define optimization strategies of EMR
• Will become technical interface for HITD with EMR developers and implementing partners
• Accountable for documenting and tracking EMR development & implementation technical flow, setting standards, implementing control mechanisms and following procedure to maintain an EMR system
• Provide technical input in the development, customization, upgrading and integration, piloting, rollout, maintenance and use of electronic Medical Record system (EMR)
• Plan, coordinate and conduct trainings and workshops as needed to support the implementation of electronic medical record systems.
• Identify the current situation of eHealth infrastructure, connectivity and design mechanism to solve such barriers for EMR implementation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the FMOH’s HITD team in the development and implementation of EMR including the development of EMR/EMR standards, implementation guidelines etc
• Provide remote and on-site technical support and assistance in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of EMR related activities,
• Organize the collection, analysis, documentation, exploitation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
• Perform other IT duties as member of health information technology directorate.
• Employment Type and Duration: The contract with possibility of extension subject to performance.

Reports to: Health information technology directorate (HITD)

Required Number: One

Job Requirements

Education: MSC degree or above in health informatics, computer science, information systems and related fields

Experience:

• At least 5 years working experience on the design, development and implementation of electronic health information systems.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems is required.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of electronic medical record systems;
• Proven knowledge, abilities and skills in the areas of digital health information systems project management, in-depth knowledge of Ethiopian health systems.

Languages: Fluency in oral and written English;

Competencies:  Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, design & implement improvement plan of action, highly developed communication skills, experience in the implementation & optimization of an EMR, ability to effectively communicate & consult with health care providers, managers and policy makers

Accountability: Both the Civil service and MOH Human Resource Development rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day to day services of the adviser.