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Senior EMR Coordinator, Ministry Of Health – Ethiopia Vacancy Announcement; January 9, 2025

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Organization: Ministry Of Health – Ethiopia

Position: Senior EMR Coordinator

Location: Addis Ababa

Employment: Full time

Deadline: January 23, 2025

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Job description

 

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

Background:

Digital health lead executive office is one of the executive offices in the Ministry of Health, committed to enhancing health systems by availing 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 serves 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.
• Incorporate additional requirements into the EMR system.

Capacity Building and Support:

• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for hospitals, health centers, and health 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting and Coordination:

The Senior EMR Coordinator will report directly to Digital Health LEO and coordinate closely with the Digital Health System and Service Desk.

Duration and Location:

This is a full-time position based in the 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.

Reports to:

• Digital Health, LEO

Duty Station:

• Ministry of Health

Required Number:

• 1 (One)

Type & Duration:

• 12 months’ contract with the 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, or Digital Health.
• Minimum 12 years of proven work experience in system development and implementation for BSc degree or 10 years for MSc degree.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing information systems, preferably in EMR implementation, management, and support.
• Proven expertise in Bahmi EMR or a similar platform.
• Strong understanding of data management, security, and privacy principles.
• Familiarity with international best practices, standards, and guidelines for digital health.
• Excellent project management skills, with experience using project management tools, preferably Jira.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Skills:

• Software proficiencies.
• Effective communication and sociability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Pack: Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Both 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 are required.

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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 CVs, and copies of their educational and work experience credentials together with original documents to Competency and Human Resource Administration Executive Officer within 10 working days from the first date of the announcement. Qualifying women are encouraged 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, written and oral examinations, result notification, and any other related issues, please follow this link: https://t.me/MoHCareer OR https://t.me/MoHHRRI.

 

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