Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Senior Technical Advisor – Pmis/Irims

Overall Responsibilities:
The goal of the global five-year USAID Medicines, Technologies and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program is to help low- and middle-income countries to strengthen their pharmaceutical systems to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, quality-assured, and affordable essential medicines and pharmaceutical services. MTaPS, implemented by Management Sciences for Health (MSH) and partners, will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) directorate clinical & public health, RBC the Division of Maternal Child and Community Health (MCCH), and Rwanda Biomedical Center/HIV and STI division, Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) including other relevant implementing agencies to strengthen pharmaceutical systems including pharmaceutical sector governance, regulatory systems, pharmaceutical management information systems, and improve patient-centered pharmaceutical services

The Senior Technical Advisor – MIS provides technical assistance to the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) to implement the Integrated Information Management System (IRIMS), the support may include other relevant entities to build capacity and strengthen pharmaceutical regulatory information systems, processes and management systems including monitoring and evaluation of the project implementation and effective coordination with relevant entities.


REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION
• A master’s degree in any of following domains is required:
• Computer Science
• Computer Software Engineering
• Software Programming and Development, and
• In addition, a degree in health information systems, health management, business management or public health with other relevant disciplines. Hands on experience in public health programs will be an added advantage are all added advantages.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
• At least 10+ years of working experience in developing and implementing software applications
• Professional program certification in Java is strongly desired
• Experience working on and implementing large-scale software projects
• Professional experience using cybersecurity and open-source technology
• Experience developing software utilizing various coding languages including Java, C++, PHP and more
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills are essential
• Experience developing secure software systems based upon industry specifications
• Experience in pharmaceuticals and or health technologies management, regulatory systems strengthening related projects, pharmacovigilance, preferably with international donors and organizations such as USAID, Global Fund, UN agencies-WHO and World Bank, is an added advantage

Preferred:
• Demonstrated experience in medical products regulatory and health information systems management
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing electronic tools and information systems

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Strong knowledge and understanding of medical products registration and health information systems in Rwanda
• In-depth understanding of design, planning and functionalities of e-health related tools and integration issues between tools desired
• Knowledge of the software development life-cycle and project management paradigms
• Ability to develop unit testing of code components or complete applications
• Creativity is always a plus
• Must be a full-stack developer and understand concepts of software engineering.
• Experience working on a variety of software development projects.
• Analyze code for weaknesses and errors, and present detailed plans to improve them
• Experience developing customized code for multiple projects simultaneously
• Personal Skillsets
• Knowledge and interest in computer systems and the latest technologies
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly
• An analytical mind
• The ability to communicate complex procedures to other colleagues
• Commercial and business awareness
• English fluency required including speaking, writing, and reading; additional proficiency in French and Kinyarwanda language .Attention to detail and desire to probe further into data
• Significant experience in providing technical assistance on management information systems and implementing information manual and electronic tools to strengthen health/pharmaceutical systems desired.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, culturally diverse environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
• Experience and ability working with senior government officials.
• Experience with USAID and other donor agencies is desirable.

COMPETENCIES
• Functional competencies: Highly motivated, resourceful, results driven and persistent. Ability to think strategically, gather and analyse information in order to make appropriate decisions. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Core MSH competencies: adaptability, communication, problem solving, creativity and innovation, timeliness of work, quality of work and team relationships, resource utilization
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Sound judgment, self-motivated, strong initiative.


Travel requirements:
• Ability to travel in-country to support technical activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to the US as needed but depending on the COVID-19 pandemic.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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