Informatics Specialist job at Association of Public Health Laboratories
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Vacancy title:
Informatics Specialist

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Computer & IT ]

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Association of Public Health Laboratories

Deadline of this Job:
21 July 2023  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 14, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Scope
APHL is seeking an Informatics Specialist with a background in computer science or other related computing field. The scope of work will primarily be to create data models and visualizations, with the associated infrastructure and architecture planning. The desired candidate should have strong data analytics experience, strong customer support orientation, and apt project management skills, preferably in health informatics contexts. The candidate will in addition demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• The Informatics Specialist will report to the APHL Informatics Program Coordinator, Zambia.
• Collaborate with program managers, and other stakeholders to identify and define user requirements, technical specifications, and process workflow provided and implement configurations for LIMS functionality, that will ensure high-quality data.
• Analyzing information to recommend and plan the installation of new information systems or modifications of existing information systems.
• Establish appropriate methodologies, processes, and standards for data sharing.
• Lead the development of information products for decision-makers (Dashboards) to generate data-driven actionable insights.
• Lead the development of standard-based system integration with external systems as directed by MoH, CDC, or other stakeholders with the approval of APHL’s Informatics team.
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in data analytics.
• Implement source code version control using appropriate source code version control tools.
• User support, training/orientation on existing and new systems developed.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in a strong data analytics/software development environment
• Understanding of software development methodologies, programming languages, and software architecture principles.
• Must understand data analytics/software engineering concepts, with proficiency in any of the following: relational and NoSQL databases, Microsoft.Net, PHP, Python, C#, Java, Web development frameworks, and front-end languages and libraries.
• Understand the MVC framework and its components.
• Experience deploying and maintaining software on Windows and Linux servers; including cloud platforms.
• Experience developing and working with REST APIs
• Experience in leading software development projects from inception to final delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working experience in mobile app programming

Preferred:
• Knowledge of Health Information Exchange Architecture
• Experience in Health Information Interoperability using prevailing standards; FHIR, HL7
• Knowledge and experience with public health programs in Zambia


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 July 2023
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 14-07-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-07-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-07-2067
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