HIS Expert

Job Description

Title: HIS Expert

Company Name: Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox's Bazar

Vacancy: --

Age: at most 55 years

Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Maximum Salary: Tk. 90000 (Monthly)

Experience:
∎ At least 3 years

Published: 16 Feb 2025

Education:
∎ Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science & Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing & Information System
∎ Health informatics or related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age at most 55 years
∎ At least 3 years of DHIS2 configuration and administration experience.
∎ Experience in carrying out similar assignments with the Ministry of Health.
∎ Previous experience in similar projects is an asset.
∎ Experience in PostgreSQL, Rest Web API, Java and other developer tools.
∎ Proven experience in troubleshooting software and server environments.
∎ Expertise in relevant programming languages, tools, or platforms.
∎ Knowledge of server architectures, database management, or cloud infrastructure.
∎ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
∎ Expertise and hands-on experience with Web Applications and programming languages such as HTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery and API's·
∎ Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages: PHP, Python, ASP.NET, .NET languages (e.g., C#, Visual Basic .NET)·
∎ Familiarity with databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle, NoSQL etc.
∎ Ability to handle big data.·
∎ Proficiency in version control systems like Git is essential for collaborating with other developers and managing source code changes.·
∎ Knowledge or hands-on design experience with Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc)
∎ Languages: Fluency in spoken and written English is a requirement
∎ Reporting: Weekly meetings, system documentation/test reports, and final reporting to the technical committee.
∎ Other Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ From 01 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 (with the possibility of Extension)
∎ Work 40% (part-time) during the above-mentioned period
∎ Total amount of days/weeks/months to be worked: 2 days per week.
∎ Location(s) (Specify if working from home): Dhaka, Cox’s Bazar ( Hybrid Modality)
∎ For technical reporting, UNHCR Public Health Officer. For administrative reporting, Project coordinator GK
∎ If yes, specify the destination(s) and period(s): Once or Twice during the contract period (Dhaka – Cox’sbazar)
∎ The duties and responsibilities of the staff member will include the following.·
∎ Troubleshoot support of the Middleware, developed for iRHIS and DHIS2 integration.-
∎ Continuous monitoring of the middleware.
∎ Training the UNHCR relevant staff (PH, IM)
∎ Testing and Maintaining Data Log.
∎ Maintenance of Middleware server.
∎ To identify and resolve critical issues affecting the software or server.
∎ To improve system performance, security, or reliability.
∎ To provide recommendations for ongoing maintenance and best practices.
∎ Keeping continuous communication through mail and phone with the UNHCR technical team.
∎ Attending online meetings with UNHCR CXB and HQ team.
∎ Attending physical meetings on a need basis.
∎ Submission of weekly Activity report to UNHCR.
∎ Communication with HQ technical and Developer team of UNHCR.
∎ The staff member will be technically supervised by the Public Health Officer, UNHCR.
∎ Conduct a knowledge transfer session with in-house IT staff.
∎ Deliver recommendations for proactive monitoring and maintenance
∎ Implement fixes or patches to address identified problems.
∎ Analyse existing software/server logs and configurations.
∎ Identify root causes of issues (e.g., crashes, slow performance, security vulnerabilities).
∎ Online Support from Dhaka, with periodic travel to Coxb’sazar, field mission.
∎ Weekly 2 days dedicated support to the implementation of the integration project
∎ Duration and Dates of the Assignment:
∎ Reporting to:
∎ Duties and Responsibilities of the Consultant
∎ Middleware work:
∎ Communication and Reporting:
∎ Supervisor:
∎ Others:
∎ Work Modality

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Part Time

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Company Information:
∎ Gonoshasthaya Kendra, Cox's Bazar
∎ GK-UNHCR/UNICEF/ WFP Project Office Chowdhury Properties, Ward No: 10 Middle Baharchara, Cox’s Bazar (Nearby Cox's Bazar International School)

Address::
∎ GK-UNHCR/UNICEF/ WFP Project Office Chowdhury Properties, Ward No: 10 Middle Baharchara, Cox’s Bazar (Nearby Cox's Bazar International School)

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 20 Feb 2025

Category: NGO/Development