HMIS Assistant at Save the Children International

, , Afghanistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Management Information System, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Training, Monitoring, Supervision, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Teamwork, MS Office, Dari, Pashto, English, Self-Motivation, Organizational Skills, Capacity Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff. ROLE PURPOSE: The overall purpose of HMIS (Health Management Information System) assistant is to plan, organise, implement, control and follow up all HMIS activities related to H&N department in line with MoPH policies and guidelines. SCOPE OF ROLE: KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 1. The health management information system assistant is responsible to develop recording and reporting tools for the MHNTs services delivery and will ensure the MHNTs staff are using the updated HMIS tools in a proper way 2. HMIS assistant is responsible to attend relevant HMIS subcommittee meeting at provincial level and represent SCI in all HMIS related meeting and floors and adapt the health and nutrition services delivery base on revised HMIS policy. 3. Provide training to HFs staff on case definition, duration of new and re-attendance cases to prevent double counting of clients in health and nutrition service delivery 4. Assist Health and Nutrition coordinator on target setting for health and nutrition indicators for the MHNTs 5. Regularly provide indicator specific update for all health and nutrition project using the HMIS database. 6. The HMIS assistant will ensure that the MHNTs having the health facilities ID and registered in MoPH database 7. Ensure that updated HMIS software/databases are functional and used properly at the field office 8. Collect daily, weekly, biweekly & monthly health and nutrition related accurate data from MHNTs 9. Record, compile, analyse and interpret health & nutrition data and information 10. Prepare HMIS weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual reports to be provided to MEAL, CO & other relevant internal & external departments 11. Monitor and supervise the MHNTs to ensure that accurate data is recorded/collected at field level from BNFs being served by them and give proper feedback to related staff 12. Attend coordination meetings with sectorial departments & other stakeholders when needed 13. Coordinate HMIS activities with DoPH and other relevant stakeholders and partners to avoid duplication of efforts and inconsistencies in service delivery 14. Give advice and support to the project and program staff in HMIS related tasks 15. Enhance ability of project and program staff in HMIS related tasks by conducting workshops, on-the-job trainings and through other means 16. Assist the Project Coordinator in development of the program activity /progress reports 17. Other tasks requested by supervisor/line manager Child Safeguarding 1. Ensure that all beneficiaries of your program are receiving ongoing, age-appropriate verbal or written information in relevant languages about Save the Children’s Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. 2. Report any Child Safeguard and/or PSEA cases if encountered. BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice) Accountability: • holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values • Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved. Ambition: • sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same • widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others • Future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale. Collaboration: • builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters • values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength • Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to. Creativity: • develops and encourages new and innovative solutions • Willing to take disciplined risks. Integrity: • honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity QUALIFICATIONS 1- Graduated from recognized/registered medical faculty (MD degree) EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Essential: • At least 2 years of working experience in HMIS ,supervising/monitoring of health program activities • Experience and skills in health management information system and PBHS implementation • Excellent speaking, writing and reading Dari and Pashto. Familiarity with English • Familiar with MS Office applications (Word, Excel and power point), and DHIS2 system. • Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and respectfully to colleagues, clients, and key stakeholders • Good interpersonal and team working skills • Ability to work independently self-motivated and organizes its own time and work independently • Ability to travel across the province for monitoring and supervision purposes • Ability to monitor and supervise the staff properly Desirable: • Excellent reputation/well-known • Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties from time to time which are reasonable in relation to their level of skills and experience. In the event of a significant humanitarian emergency, the post-holder will be expected to work outside their normal job description; vary their working hours; and occasionally work from a different location should the need arise. Equal Opportunities The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy. Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures. At SCI, we value the authentic selves of everyone, including you! If you have any access needs or require support due to a disability or other reasons, please let us know at the time of your application. We are here to assist you and ensure an accessible and inclusive recruitment experience. Please note: SCI does not request any fees during any stage of the recruitment process. The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: · No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued. Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Responsibilities

The HMIS Assistant is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing HMIS activities related to the Health and Nutrition department. This includes developing reporting tools, training staff, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.