Research Triangle Institute (RTI)

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park. RTI International is seeking Indonesian applicants for Provincial Information Communication Technology (ICT) Officer position in North Sumatera for the USAID funded "Expanding Maternal and Neonatal Survival" (EMAS) project in Indonesia. This five year project will improve public and private sector hospital quality of care for maternal and neonatal health service delivery and will increase efficiency and effectiveness of the referral systems at community health centers. The Provincial ICT Officer will use information communication technology to support the project goals of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. ICT will be used to develop consumer demand, to hold district officials accountable for services and to exchange health information securely. Responsibilities: · Support the ICT Advisor and provide provincial level support to the coordination and delivery of the cross-cutting health ICT component of the EMAS project, including technical assistance and monitoring of health ICT activities funded by the program; · Support the implementation of public health messaging using ICT aimed at influencing public opinion on health and increasing consumer demands for responsive service delivery; · Deliver training on the use of computers, internet and mobile applications for information sharing; · Support the development of mobile and internet applications under the guidance of the ICT Advisor as needed including a referral exchange, SMS messaging systems, linking data to Twitter, Facebook and other health blogs; · Build capacity of district level health officials in use of project supported technology; · Support the ICT Advisor in seeking partnership opportunities with the private sector to leverage donation of services to support the project ICT activities; · Meet with appropriate counterparts at the provincial and district level to identify ways that the project can take advantage of ICT; · Contribute to work planning process and management of health ICT activities at the provincial and district level under the guidance of the ICT Advisor. Qualifications: · University degree in computer programming, social sciences, communications or related disciplines. Applied ICT experience in the health sector and/or USAID experience preferred; · 6-10 years professional experience working in the ICT and/or health fields; · Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems and communications; · Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building and/or training; · Demonstrated experience in collaborating with government and non-governmental entities; · Strong oral and communication skills, including English language skills equivalent to FS "three" for speaking and reading; · Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products; · Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. To apply please send your CV no later than September 19, 2012 to emas-vacancy@rti-indomd.rti.org Please write down "ICT North Sumatera" in the subject line of your email. Interested parties should respond immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone and e-mail inquiries,please. RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.