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Senior EMR Coordinator, Ministry of Health-Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement; September 21, 2024

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Organization: Ministry of Health-Ethiopia

Position: Senior EMR Coordinator

Location: Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa

Employment: Full time

Deadline: October 4th, 2024

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Job description

 

External Vacancy Announcement

Ministry of Health would like to invite competent and interested applicants for the following position.

Background: 

Digital health lead executive office is one of the executive offices in Ministry of Health which is committed to enhancing health systems by avail effective, reliable, secure, and innovative digital health systems to support policy and strategic development, clinical decision-making, patient management, health care provision, education, and research functions of the health sector.

Digital Health LEO serve as a bridge between technology and healthcare, ensuring that digital solutions are effectively used to improve patient care, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation within the organization.

Position summary

The Senior EMR Coordinator will lead the implementation, maintenance, and support of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system across health facilities. The role will involve coordinating with digital health, hospital/health center/ health post staff, and management to ensure the EMR system supports clinical workflows, complies with health regulations, and enhances patient care quality.

Duties and Responsibilities

EMR Implementation:

• Coordinate the planning, implementation, and go-live of the EMR system, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to health facility operations.
• Develop and maintain implementation timelines, project plans, and status reports.

System Optimization:

• Continuously evaluate the EMR system to enhance efficiency, improve user experience, and support health facilities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and workflow enhancements.
• Collaborate with end-users to gather feedback and address system issues.
• Incorporating the additional requirement to EMR system

Capacity building and Support:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for hospitals, health center, and heath post administrators on EMR usage, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Provide ongoing technical support and assistance to end-users, resolving system issues.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and knowledge base resources.

System Upgrades and Maintenance:

• Coordinate EMR system upgrades and updates, ensuring compatibility with other systems and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor system performance and identify areas for improvement.

Project Management:

• Plan and manage EMR-related projects, including timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Conduct regular system evaluations and user feedback sessions to assess effectiveness.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Reporting and Coordination 

Senior EMR Coordinator will report directly to Digital health LEO and will coordinate closely with the Digital health system and service desk.

Duration and Location

This is a full-time position based in Ministry of Health- Ethiopia, with frequent travel as necessary. The contract will be for 12 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding availability.

Number of positions: 2 (Two)

Reports to :    Digital Health, LEO

Duty station:   Ministry of Health

Type & Duration: 12 months’ contract with possibility of extension subject to performance up to the project period.

Salary: 30917.00 (Thirty thousand nine hundred seventeen) ETB

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Job requirements

 

Qualifications and Experience 

Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Health informatics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Digital Health.

Experience: 

• Minimum 12 years proven work experience in system development and implementation for BSc degree or 10 years MSc degree years proven work experience in system development and implementation.
• Proven experience in developing and implementation of information system preferably in EMR implementation, management, and support.
• Proven expertise in Bahmi EMR or similar platform.
• Strong understanding of data management, security, and privacy principles.
• Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and guidelines for digital health.

Skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with experience using project management tools preferable in Jira.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Both the Civil service and MoH Human Resource Administration rules and regulations will be applied to guide the day-to-day services of the manager. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills

• Teamwork
• Communication
• Leadership

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How To Apply

 

Interested and qualifying applicants are invited to submit their application indicating the Title of the Position, non-returnable Resume of maximum 3 pages and copies of their educational and 

work experience credentials together with original documents to Competency and Human Resource Administration Executive Officer, within Ten working days from first date of announcement. 

Qualifying women are encouraged to apply. If you fail to follow the instructions, you will be disqualified from the competition! We strongly encourage qualifying women to apply.

Competency and Human Resource Administration

Executive Officer, First Building, Ground Floor

Ministry of Health-Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

“NB:- If you have applied for this position and would like to stay informed about the recruitment process, please follow this link.:  https://t.me/MoHHRRI“

 

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