Job Description

Job Description

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 15 countries and at more than 6,000 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of EGPAF and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of more than 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the EGPAF’s global mission is to implement prevention, care and treatment; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children and families worldwide.

Reports To: Senior Health Informatics Officer

How will you fight for an AIDS-free generation?

Under the guidance of the Strategic Senior Health Informatics Officer, the Health Informatics Officer will be responsible for design and develop EGPAF Kenya Knowledge Management System (EKMS) that facilitates on-going analysis of aggregate and patient level data, and support the timely reporting for contractual and ad hoc reports to programs staff, donor and other stakeholders. He/she will support in establishment, expansion, implementation and maintenance of a robust knowledge management system in furtherance of EGPAF’s goals and objectives.

No two days are alike at EGPAF, but what can you expect as a Title?

• Design, develop and implement android and web-based m-health solutions using cutting edge technologies that facilitate real time data transmission and report sharing.


• Support in implementation and maintenance of EGPAF Kenya’s Knowledge Management System (EKMS).


• Provide technical support for eHealth/mHealth systems including first level support, troubleshooting, system testing, application rollout, user training and providing excellent post-rollout client support via phone, internet, or in-person.


• Support routine EMR database uploads to the National Data Warehouse.


• Write programming scripts to support extraction and aggregation of data for program progress monitoring and reporting through DATIM and MOH system (DHIS).


• Coordinate application deployment for multiple projects and partners.


• Support training and capacity building sessions to EGPAF staff, MoH and other stakeholders on health informatics related activities including EMR and use of m-health solutions.


• Support internal and partner health information system training and continuous mentorship.


• Ensure that program staff and partners have enough capability for operating existing and required information systems.


• Represent the project in health informatics technical forums at facility, sub-county and county level.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• At least Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or Information Technology.


• Adept in Java, JavaScript, MySQL, Shell scripting, Angular Js, React Js, XML, net (C#, ASP).


• Demonstrable experience in development and implementation of android and web-based m-health solutions.


• Knowledge of transactional databases (MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite) and database.


• Experience in designing, developing, implementing and maintaining knowledge. management systems that facilitate data use for decision making.


• Experience with server setup and maintenance (including networking and computer hardware maintenance).


• Demonstrated technical experience integrating different data sources from/to different databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Open MRS framework) while addressing data quality; database performance, optimization, data aggregation using PostgreSQL/SQL query scripts.


• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high pressure team environment.


• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines.


• Strong oral and written communications skills.


• Must be able to travel locally.


• Experience working in Health domain.

Bonus Points If You Have

Experience in providing direct technical support in implementation of health informatics platforms with specific experience in HIV/TB projects. Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK KenyaEMR and health informatics systems will be added advantage.

Method of Application

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Closing Date : 31 December. 2021

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