National Consultant -Information Technology

Pci India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NCVBDC in Delhi is seeking a National Consultant - Information Technology to support the IMEP-3 project across states. The role involves translating requirements into technical solutions, developing tools for data integration with IHIP-malaria and HMIS, and guiding capacity-building for state teams.

The incumbent will liaise with senior Government officers, design and validate IT tools, and provide expert support to improve programme implementation and reporting.

Qualifications

• B. Tech (IT/CS/Bio-Informatics/Electronics) or BCA with 5 years of experience.
• M.Tech/MCA with 3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements from Centre, State/UT and other stakeholders for programme implementation and prepare quality concept documents, designs and user manuals.
• Liaise with senior government officers to operationalize analytics with existing IHIP-malaria and HMIS.
• Develop tools for data integration and validation of IHIP-malaria, HMIS and other sources.
• Troubleshoot, test applications, identify gaps and provide expert IT support to improve existing systems.
• Provide implementation support and build capacity in IT for States/UTs.
• Follow up with States/UTs on implementation coverage, prepare bottleneck briefs, and develop training material.
• Review and redesign web-based programs and user guidelines to integrate monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Undertake field visits as required.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

ICT in health

Data mining

Reports

Education

B.Tech (IT/CS/Bio-Informatics/Electronics)/BCA

M.Tech/MCA

Job description

Job Summary

National Consultant -Information Technology

Location: NCVBDC-Delhi

Purpose: To support NCVBDC for effective implementation of GFATM supported Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP-3) in various States at different levels (National/ State/ District/ Sub-district). The position, based at NCVBDC, would play a critical role in evidence-based decision making at various levels to bring efficiency and effectiveness in the Programme and in bridging the gaps between planning and implementation

Responsibilities

• Understand the functional and technical requirements from the departments (Centre, State / UT and other involved stakeholders) for implementation of programme and preparation of quality and standard concept document, design documents, process flow document, implementation frame-work, guidelines, protocol and user manuals towards the requirements.
• Liaison with senior officers of the Government/Ministry to operationalize and integrate the analytical framework with existing IHIP-malaria, HMIS
• Development of tools for integration and validation of IHIP-malaria, HMIS data systems and other standard sources, including IT platforms necessary for its operationalization.
• Do troubleshooting, testing of application, identify grey areas and provide expert support for improvisation of existing system.
• Provide implementation support and guidance to States / UTs and help in capacity building / training in all TORs related to IT.
• Periodic follow up with States/ UTs and other involved stakeholders on implementation coverage and gap, preparing brief on bottlenecks/challenges, assist in preparation of technical training module and development of resource material.
• Review and redesign the web-based program and user guidelines, procedures and tools with a view to integrating the monitoring and evaluation framework, taking into account good practices of other stakeholders.
• Undertake field visits whenever required.

Qualifications and Experience

• B. Tech (Information Technology / Computer Science /Bio-Informatics/ Electronics)/ BCA from a recognized university with 5 years of experience
• M.Tech/ ((Information Technology / Computer Science /Bio-Informatics/ Electronics)/MCA from a recognized university with 3 years of experience

Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office, application testing, basic knowledge of mobile technologies, ICT in health, data analysis, data mining and reports.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi is also desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Willingness to travel to States / UTs and districts to provide technical assistance and ability to work on different assignments simultaneously to meet the timelines for assignments.
• Preference would be given to the candidate having experience of working with Centre / State / UT health department.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Nature of appointment

The appointment will be on contract basis initially for one year and thereafter extendable annually (or specified period) on the basis of performance appraisal (to be assessed for work output, personal attributes, functional competency etc.)

Reporting

Reporting will be to Nodal Officer, GFATM under the overall supervision of Director, NCVBDC

Age

Upper age limit is 40 years and ready to travel extensively.

Rescission

Either party can terminate the contract by giving one month s notice in writing

Selection

Selection and appointment shall be carried out through advertisement followed by written test/interview, if short listed.

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