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The West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Candidates for the post of

JOB TITLE:  PROFESSIONAL OFFICER (Health Information System)

GRADE:         P4/1

DEPARTMENT:       Research and Health Management Information System

OFFICIAL STATION COUNTRY:   Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

SUMMARY OF POST AND ASSIGNED DUTIES:

Under the supervision of the Director of Research and Health Management Information System, the incumbent will coordinate the management of the health Information System (HIS) within the West Africa Health Organisations (WAHO)

DESCRIPTION OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Incumbent will:

1. Provide support to ECOWAS member states to develop/strengthen their national health Information systems:
2. Collaborate with WAHO focal Points in ECOWAS member states to ensure the flow of data from the countries to WAHO Headquarters
3. Create and maintain health information system data base on the health profile of ECOWAS member states, including determinant of health, financing of health services: and promote routine sharing of health information
4. In collaboration with the Directorate of WAHO, publish and disseminate an annual report on the status of health in each ECOWAS member States:
5. Coordinate with other programmes at WAHO, including other information management initiatives at WAHO
6. Participate in monitoring and evaluating the performance of HIS in ECOWAS member states and provide support as required
7. Liaise with minister of health, internationals organisations, Universities, research and individual health workers and encourage networking of specialist of health information system in West Africa Region
8. Build and strengthen partnership with other key stakeholders, including health NGOs, UN Agencies, donors, and the private sector and seek support and collaboration for HIS implementation in ECOWAS member states: and
9. Participate at congress/conferences/workshops/seminaries of professional organisations, International agencies and private foundations related to the advancement of Health Information Systems

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. A medical degree from a recognised University
2. Post-graduate qualification in bio statistics and/or epidemiology
3. At least 7 years experience in managing health information system, with other relevant experiences in monitoring and evaluating health care programmes
4. An aptitude to analyse, summaries the findings concisely and clearly and diffuse epidemics and routine information about health Systems
5. Proficiency in the use of epidemiological software (e.g. EPIINFO, SPSS)
6. Work with an international or regional organisation will be an advantage

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of one of the official languages of ECOWAS Commission in English, French and Portuguese, and a working knowledge of the other

Please quote vacancy notice in your application

Closing date for applications: 31^st July 2009

Application consisting a written application, copies of degree sand diplomas, a CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the Job should be forwarded to:

Director General

West Africa Health Organization

175 Dr.Ouezzin Coulibaly Avenue

01BP153 Bobo-Dioulasso 01,

Burkina Faso

E-mail: waho.applicationcandidature@yahoo.fr

All appointments are subjected to staff rules and regulations governing ECOWAS/WAHO

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted