Information and Communication Technology Expert, 6-11 years exp, Patna

Compensation:

Rupees 8,00,000 - 8,50,000

Education:

UG - B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization, Computers, Electronics/Telecomunication,BCA - Computers PG - Any PG Course - Any Specialization,Post Graduation Not Required,M.Sc - Any Specialization, Computers, Electronics,M.Tech - Any Specialization, Computers, Electronics/Telecomunication

Industry Type:

NGO/Social Services

Role:

Information Systems(MIS)-Mgr

Functional Area:

Systems, EDP, MIS

i. Proven ability to design, develop, implement and continuously improvise ICT based program interventions

ii. Demonstrated ability to operationalize ICT approaches

iii. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning

iv. Ability to envision future program requirements in the area of ICT interventions based on outcomes of the pilot studies

v. Demonstrated learning agility, pro-activeness and openness to embrace new technologies at work

vi. Exhibit integrity in performance

vii. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

viii. Ability to function effectively as a team member

ix. Fluency in English and Hindi is essential

x. Experience in a similar profile for a large International NGO

Job Summary:-

The ICT Expert, under the supervision of the Head - Monitoring and Evaluation, will be responsible for the design, implementation and improvement of the Information & Communication Technology aspect of all critical interventions of the program.S/he will be responsible for integrating Information & Communication Technology in identified program components, viz. mapping and tracking of beneficiaries, communication, information dissemination, data collection and analysis; with particular emphasis on use of mobile technology towards improving performance and reporting standards of health functionaries operating both at the frontline and health facilities.S/he will work in close collaboration with the program implementation team, Monitoring & Evaluation team and the technical experts’ teams to ensure Information & Communication Technology interventions are interpreted according to the program.

Key Responsibilities:-

i. Lead the process of integrating effective Information & Communication Technology applications and tools in the Monitoring and Evaluation strategy of the program

ii. Collaborate with technical and implementation team to pilot the use of handheld devices by FLWs for improving data management

iii. Explore effective use of Geographic Information System (GIS) data to improve completeness and accuracy

iv. Pilot Information & Communication Technology approaches which focus on usage of mobile phones by FLWs to deliver messages on behaviour change to the community. Pilot use of ICT approaches for training and capacity building interventions

v. Review and analyze program impact created by Information & Communication Technology interventions on an ongoing basis and use the learning for program replication and scale-up

vi. Responsible for application of updated state of the art technology for development of the project Management Information System and its integration with government Health Management Information System

vii. Network with other key players in the Information & Communication Technology sector in Bihar and India including National Health Systems Resource Center, Unique Identification Project and explore other possible program collaborations and partnerships

viii. Stay abreast of ground-breaking evidence-based work in Information & Communication Technology to improve health service delivery and support dissemination of new knowledge to program team

ix. The position would require travel to project areas

Keywords: Information & Communication Technology, Monitoring and Evaluation, data management , Geographic Information System, project Management Information System, National Health Systems Resource Center, A leading international NGO Company Name:

A Client of Careerist Management Consultants

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