Planet Care/Global Health Access Program Opening: Health Information Systems Coordinator. Full-time in Mae Sot, Thailand. Planet Care/Global Health Access Program is a small, non-profit organization working to improve the well-being of communities in crisis, through the provision of health and public health services, capacity building, and resource enhancement. Their work currently focuses on Burma. Projects include malaria control, reproductive health, tuberculosis, trauma and landmine injury management, and population-based surveys on health and human rights. For more information please visit www.ghap.org. Seeking a Health Information Systems Coordinator to work in field office. Key responsibilities include: · Set the vision for health information systems (HIS) and public health training and HIS-related technical support for GHAP's partners · Develop and maintain training curricula and handbooks, conduct training, and provide focused one-on-one training to build the capacity of local staff on: o Health information systems o Public health and basic epidemiology and biostatistics o Monitoring and evaluation o Designing databases in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access o Designing data collection forms o Writing program indicators o Managing data entry and cleaning and validating data o Calculating program indicators using program data o Interpreting indicators to track progress towards program goals and objectives · Build the capacity of local staff to conduct training on the topics above themselves · Facilitate standardization of health information systems among GHAP's partners · Assist with implementation of cross-sectional surveys focused on morbidity, mortality, and human rights, including: o Assisting with design survey instruments o Assisting with design of sampling frames and sampling methodology o Conducting sample size calculations o Training of surveyors o Debriefing of surveyors o Cleaning and analyzing cross-sectional survey data in Stata o Summarizing of survey results in written internal reports · Interface and coordinate with community-based organizations, NGOs, donors, and other agencies · Supervise GHAP fellows and local staff working on HIS, public health training, or surveys · Assist with writing grant proposals, narrative and financial reports for HIS-related grants · Be prepared to work on unexpected tasks that arise as needed and remain open to evolving nature of projects and responsibilities Dates and work week: The position will begin on or around June 1, 2010 and continuing for a minimum of two years, longer preferred. Required Qualifications: · Relevant academic qualifications (MPH or related field) · Very strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Stata · Experience designing databases, cleaning and validating data · Experience designing survey instruments · Knowledge of internationally used public health indicators · Experience with capacity building · Training and/or teaching experience · Fluency in written and spoken English · Willing to travel within Thailand up to 25% of the time Preferred Qualifications: · Working knowledge of Visual Basic and SQL · Knowledge of sampling methods and sample size calculations · Proficiency in Burmese, Karen, and/or Thai · Knowledge of Burma · Knowledge of delivering health care to displaced persons in conflict zones Success Factors: · A high level of patience in teaching complex concepts to people with limited English skills · Ability to quickly and independently find solutions to problems that arise · Ability to manage and complete numerous simultaneous tasks with a high degree of organization and limited resources · Ability to establish priorities in a time sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and quality · Ability to navigate complex interpersonal situations and relationships · Have or be prepared to quickly develop a strong understanding of the local cultural and political context and be able to work successfully within these contexts Application Process: Candidates should send a CV and covering email explaining why they are interested in this position and why they are a good candidate to info@ghap.org by April 30, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, one round trip airfare to Bangkok per year, evacuation and health insurance, and visa-related expenditures will be provided.