Job Title: Senior Information Management Officer

location: Amman-Jordan    

Our screening process will be on a rolling basis, once a candidate is selected the announcement will be closed.

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

IMC Worldwide is a global humanitarian alliance that comprises the resources and capabilities of two independent affiliate organizations, IMC and IMC UK. Together, our mission is to save lives and relieve suffering through the provision of health care and training. With headquarters in the United States and the United Kingdom respectively, we collaborate to maximize resources for the delivery of appropriate relief and development activities.

International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the website provided at the end of this document. 

Job Purpose/ Summary:

The Senior Information Management Officer will be the main focal point for developing data collection tools, expanding data management systems, developing dashboards, providing data analysis, and supporting reporting efforts of MEAL and program departments (and others if necessary).

Main Responsibilities:

• Periodic assessment (initial assessment required) of the data management systems used by the country mission against the up-to-date technologies and IMC/Donor requirements. Conduct periodic Data Quality Audits/Assessments (DQA) to provide recommendations and solutions for any highlighted gaps.
• Develop related SoPs for data management procedures (from data collection to the final reports) in consultation with MEAL and program teams.
• Develop/update the required data collection tools as per IMC and Donor guidance (whenever applicable) in consultation with MEAL and program teams.
• Provide technical supervision, maintenance, and upgrades of the data collection systems and tools, including all program and MEAL databases and systems
• Develop/update the existing analytical dashboards to meet programs’ needs whenever required.
• Provide the required capacity building for data collection staff, managers, and other relevant staff on the tools and system as required in consultation with MEAL and program departments.
• Coordinate with relevant program staff to ensure timely and complete use of the deployed systems to manage beneficiary and monitoring data.
• Ensure all systems have proper backup solution (cloud based) that are accessible anytime by the relevant staff
• Ensure security of the data collection systems from unauthorized use or manipulation. And ensures organizational shared filing systems are up to date and compliant with proper documentation processes
• Supports the centralization and geographic mapping of program and perform the required analysis to inform high-level decisions and strategy.
• Supports and contributes to grant reporting and program development in coordination with Grants and Programs teams.

Educational Qualifications, Experience and competencies required:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer engineering, computer science or similar, master’s degree is an addition.
• At least 3 years’ experience in developing and managing information systems, At least 2 years of experience in NGOs work in fluid contexts.
• Proven skills in analyzing statistical information.
• Advanced Excel skills required (e.g., pivot tables, functions, etc.).
• Experienced with XLS forms development
• Proven skills in database platforms such as MS SQL, Oracle, google, etc. (backend)
• Proven skills in web and app interface development (android)
• Full proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic. 
• Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic environment
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of Syrian context and experience working with INGOs is preferred.
• Experience with analytical software such as SPSS, EpiInfo6, STATA, etc. and IOS app development is preferred.

Code of Conduct

As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment.  If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.

If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one’s own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps’ policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.

Safeguarding

It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, and any form of trafficking in persons.

Equal Opportunities 

International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.

Compliance & Ethics

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance and ethics throughout International Medical Corps. As applicable to the position, maintains a clear understanding of International Medical Corps’ and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. Conducts work with the highest level of integrity. Communicates these values to staff and to partners and requires them to adhere to these values.

We strongly encourage and support people with Disability to apply to this position as long as it does not conflict with the performing the tasks of the position.

To apply for this vacancy, please go to the following link and fill in the required information: Senior Information Management Officer (ona.io)

Website for reporting misconduct: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com Please do not submit your CV or application to this website, it will not be considered for review