Project Officer

Global Health Informatics Institute (GHII)

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Global Health Informatics Institute (GHII) is a non-profit organisation working at the intersection of science, engineering and global health to address problems of global health importance through development of local solutions and capacity (https://www.ghii.org). GHII in collaboration with Neotree Charity and University College London is implementing a UK Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) and National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded project, Neotree. Neotree is an innovative digital learning health system, developed in partnership with, and for, nurses and doctors, empowering them to deliver high-quality neonatal care via real-time data capture, clinical decision support, training and education, and data visualisation within a single platform.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and enthusiastic Project Officer to support the scale up and implementation of Neotree to one new secondary and 10 new primary healthcare facilities in Malawi.

Position: Project Officer

Duration: 5 months (with the opportunity to extend up to a maximum of Dec 2027)

Location: Kasungu

Purpose: The Project Officer shall assist in the day-to-day implementation of Neotree across existing hospital sites and support setting up of new sites. The project officer will work closely with the clinical staff across all Neotree sites in Malawi and the implementation team within GHII. The project officer will support program implementation, and delivery of research and public engagement activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Project setup and Implementation support:
  • Assist in the setup of Neotree systems in new implementation sites, including hospitals and PHCs.
  • Support the Implementation Technical and Clinical Leads with conducting training in facilities and ensure readiness for implementation of Neotree in new sites.
  • Support the installation and configuration of the Neotree app and related hardware.
  • Provide on-site support during the initial phases of implementation to ensure smooth operation.

2.  Ongoing Support and Troubleshooting:

  • Act as the first point of contact for gathering ongoing feedback on Neotree from healthcare workers in sites and share with the implementation team.
  • Oversee day to day use of Neotree in sites and ensure continuous operation.
  • Support retrospective  data  capture  and   comparison  with   physical    records  where necessary.

3.  Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Conduct regular monitoring visits to ensure adherence to project protocols and procedures in Neotree sites.
  • Prepare and      submit regular progress  reports on  implementation  activities and outcomes.

4.  Administrative Support:

  • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including hospital staff, project partners, and community members.
  • Support the procurement and supply of consumables and other project materials to Neotree sites.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as ICT, Health Informatics, Software Engineering or similar.
  • At least 2 years of experience in project implementation, preferably in a healthcare setting
  • Proficiency in using technology and data management systems
  • Strong understanding of healthcare systems and clinical workflows

Personal characteristics

  • Dynamic, passionate, and dedicated individual
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities in a professional manner Ability to work with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, across geographies.
  • Fluency in English and ability to communicate effectively
  • Exceptional organisation skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously/ prioritise effectively
  • Ability to learn new digital and technological skills and enthusiasm for e-health
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and accept feedback
  • Accurate, honest, dependable and flexible
  • Excellent communicator willing to admit their limitations quickly and need for assistance to rapidly move the project forward
  • Detail oriented, with an ability to think through all the different implications of decisions

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their applications including an updated CV and scanned copies of relevant degrees certificates through our website at: www.ghii.org/opportunities/career-opportunities

The deadline for receiving applications is Sunday, 6th October 2024.

GHII is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.