Management Information Systems Specialist by Chemonics International

• Providing project management support for MIS and system strengthening
• Developing strategies for supporting the MIS system options to be maintained by GHSC-PSM
• Promoting standards across MIS systems to support interoperability of systems
• Coordinating with the global MIS team for system integration to increase supply chain data visibility

• The MIS Specialist will work in the design, evolution and delivery of pharmaceutical management solutions.
• The individual will play a lead role within the GHSC- PSM project working with the Systems Strengthening Team Lead, Technical Director, Country Director, the M&E Manager and others in designing and developing interventions to improve the use of data for decision making.
• Additionally, the individual will work in the evaluation of systems and identifying gaps in functionality, monitoring and tracking the use of supply chain solutions across GHSC-PSM Ghana.
• The MIS Specialist is involved in all aspects of solution definition, solution development, internal and external stakeholder management, and responding to the client.
• The individual must have a proven background in software development lifecycle management and successfully implementing solutions. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, be solution oriented and self-motivated.

• Provide technical assistance for MIS system strengthening to support GHSC-PSM Ghana
• Contribute to the development of strategies for implementation of the GHSC-PSM Ghana MIS solutions to strengthen availability of information to support decision making.
• Provide technical oversight to vendor supported activities to ensure delivery of high- quality products, in accordance with the specifications; ensure user compliance to specifications and recommendations.
• Provide on-the-ground monitoring and document progress towards achieving project's/country results using performance indicators
• Develop and manage user trainings, update and maintain technical project related documentation.
• With direction from the GHSC-PSM Ghana Systems Strengthening Team Lead, share information and ensure stakeholders are routinely informed about MIS activities
• Identify new technologies, functionality, hardware to continuously refine GHSC-/PSM's strategy and solution portfolio to promote sustainability and interoperability
• Coordinating with the global MIS team for system integration to increase supply chain data visibility
• Promote standards for supported IT systems to encourage interoperability among relevant systems
• Assist with the development of GHSC-PSM Ghana work plans, monitoring progress against deliverables, and reporting requirements
• Assist to identify opportunities and coordinate the project's work with other partners
• Other duties as assigned

• University degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline is required. Bachelor/License required and Master preferred, and with at least 5-years' experience.
• Relevant information technology certifications related to MIS and/or systems strengthening activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management, logistics systems, data warehousing, business intelligence, and data visualization considerations preferred.
• Knowledge of contract management, intellectual property and USAID guidelines.
• Experience working in developing country settings implementing information technology solutions preferred.
• History of actively participating alongside a large high-performing team of IT professionals to suggest and implement workable solutions.
• Ability to work with external stakeholders in implementing complex programs.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills; proven diplomatic and public relations skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, integrity and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required.

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