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Vacancy Announcement

 Malteser International is a German non-governmental organization providing humanitarian assistance and development aid for people in need in over 20 countries. Malteser International is currently working with temporary refugee shelters and surrounding villages in Sob-Moei district, Mae Hong Son province in Thailand. With funding provided by the European Union for the project “Health and WASH services, Return preparedness and Capacity Strengthening for Refugees in the Thai –Myanmar Border Temporary Shelters”, our office located in Mae Sariang, is looking for efficient, motivated and experienced individuals for the position as CCSDPT Health Information System Coordinator.

CCSDPT Health Information System (HIS) Coordinator

Duty Station: Mae Sariang town, Mae Hong Son province

Duration: 1 year with possible extension of contract

Work locations: Based in Malteser International office in Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son with frequent traveling to all 9 refugee temporary shelters along Thai-Myanmar border

Main Responsibilities/Duties

1. Coordinate with health agency HIS focal persons to ensure data collection and reporting data and analysis.
2. Regularly visit all nine border camps and implementing health agencies to review implementation and provide technical support to HIS focal points.
3. Training of HIS focal persons and camp-based staffs who are involved in day to day data collection in accordance with the identified needs (external training).
4. Provide outbreak reports and maternal death reports to UNHCR and other relevant Thai Authorities.
5. Produce annual report that documents and analyse health-related trends in camps and on the border.
6. Assist with the improvement of the outbreak alert system in all camps in cooperation with Ministry of Public Health

Essential Qualifications/Skills:

1. Registered Medical Doctor with strong health information system knowledge OR a biostatistician with relevant health knowledge such as having Master in Public Health.
2. Experience with data collection, monitoring, analysis, and evaluation.
3. Experience with UNHCR HIS System is considered as asset.
4. Availability to travel extensively to refugee shelters along Thai – Myanmar border.
5. Good interpersonal and communication skills as an individual and a good team player.
6. Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Possible starting date:                      As soon as possible

Deadline for Application:                19 February 2018

Candidates should submit their application including CV, photo, copy of educational certificates, references and expected salary to:         Malteser International, 234 Moo 12, Lang Panit Road, Ban Kard Sub-District,

Mae Sariang, Mae Hong Son, 58110

Or submit by email to: hr.msr1@malteser-international.org

Only short listed candidates will be notified for test and personal interview.