Job Opportunities

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are a dynamic team of researchers based at the University of Botswana, the Botswana Harvard AIDS Partnership and the Ministry of Health primarily focused on improving health outcomes for people living in Botswana and the Region.

We seek hardworking, conscientious professionals with attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, work ethic and a keen interest in research to join our team in the following positions:

EHR (Electronic Health Record) Technical Officer (x6) – 3 Months

Tenable at the following areas: Digawana, Letlhakeng, Morwa, Mathethe, Sefophe, Etsha 6, Sebina

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The successful appointee(s) will be required to perform system administration and conduct user capacity building for effective utilization of electronic health record systems (EHR) for effective service delivery and quality study data collection. Amongst other responsibilities, they will be required to:

• Ensure operational, stable and secure EHR environment in health facilities for optimum system availability.
• Perform necessary networking, hardware and software installations, configurations and upgrades to operationalize EHR
• Perform necessary data conversions from earlier versions to current version
• Provide training for health care workers to effectively use the system.
• Provide initial on-site user coaching and remote support to stabilize system utilization.
• Build capacity of local IT personnel for future support

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related discipline
• BQA accreditation in training an added advantage
• Professional certifications CCNA, A+, N+ are an added advantage

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and COMPETENCIES

• 2 years’ experience in mentoring and installations of PIMS2 or similar EHR system in public health facilities
• 3 years’ experience in LAN administration (Windows 10/8/7 environment)
• Experience in SQL Server database administration
• Cabled and wireless network administration
• System security (firewalls, anti-virus administration)
• 2 years’ experience in delivering software systems training to diverse audience profiles

ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills (fluency in Setswana and English a must)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent time management
• Attention to detail

Candidates who meet the requirements for the above-mentioned positions should apply and attach comprehensive up to date curriculum vitae, certified copies of certificates, Omang and at least two (2) work related references from current or previous employers, at least one (1) reference should be current. Applications that do not meet the required provisions will not be considered.

Applications should be emailed to: makobod@ub.ac.bw  or hand deliver them at University of Botswana Block 244C office 43.

Note: Applicants are informed of the possibility to be placed at any of the sites mentioned above.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews through either email, personal calls, or both.

Closing date: 14th October 2022