Jhpiego is recruiting for HRIS Lead

Lusaka, Zambia

Position Overview

The HRIS Program Lead will report to the program lead and will provide strategic leadership, oversight on day-to-day activities under Global Reach II’s Objective 1 with support from the Global Reach II Project Lead. The HRIS Lead will work closely with MOH, HPCZ, GNC and other stakeholders to ensure operations and interoperability of each groups’ HRIS system. The position will supervise a team of web developers, programmers and data entry clerks that are supporting the two Councils to operate and maintain the rHRIS.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Good understanding of the existing technical and software systems linked to the rHRIS
Good understanding of research & development of new technologies, database backup and disaster recovery.
Coordinate the development of quarterly annual work plan to provide ongoing support to HPCZ and GNCZ rHRIS.
Coordinate the development of HRIS integration work plan that links MOH HRIS and the two Councils’ rHRIS in collaboration with the STTA team and MoH.
Develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with MOH, HPCZ, and GNC
Counterparts.

Facilitating timely, feasible, and successful resolution of challenges
Develop strategies for sustainability of rHRISes
Management

Monitor and facilitate the implementation of the quarterly and annual work plans in line with PM@Jhpiego
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Identify risks to achievement of the project’s objectives and deliverables and development of risk mitigation plans.
Develop and manage detailed change process for changes to the council’s HRIS.
Participate in meetings with CDC under leadership of Global Reach II Team Lead as needed.
Participate in biweekly conference calls with Global Reach II Principal Investigator and at other times when requested.
Supervise HRIS team (web developers, programmers and data entry clerks) and provide technical mentoring.
Qualifications

Master’s degree in Information System Management or equivalent in related field or Degree Information Communication Technology, plus 8 years’ experience managing working with human resources strengthening systems
Recent direct experience in support of development of HRIS for the General Nursing Council of Zambia and/or the Health Professions Council of Zambiawill be an added advantage
Must possess Project Management Experience
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
Ability to lead a team with diverse experiences and skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
Excellent computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office applications
Fluency in English (verbal and written) required