Project Manager, Management Information Systems (MIS)

Job Description

The Management Information System (MIS) Project Manager, supports activities contributing to the implementation of the City of Tshwane (CoT) Management Information System (MIS) strategy. He/she is responsible for providing direct technical assistance to members of the CoT eHealth team, according to the approved CoT project plan. The Project Manager works in close collaboration with the various members of the MSH team, particularly the Software Development and Software Implementation MIS Clusters, to ensure that the MSH South Africa programme is kept on target and is responsive to the project timeline, deliverables and ensure client satisfaction. This includes strengthening the provision of technical assistance to apply MSH tools, the coordination of data collection activities in activities implementation, support of operational research, sector assessments and evaluations and the organization of national and provincial workshops and trainings. The Project will be based at the MSH Pretoria office. He/she reports to the MIS Deputy Director.

1. Lead, develop and manage and finalize requirements documents and functional specifications
2. Lead technical working groups/Project management teams to ensure deliverables and milestones are met.
3. Accountable to ensure performance metrics/client satisfaction, serve as the main laison between MSH and its primary clients.
4. Ensure the software solution architecture is aligned with the product direction and strategy
5. Ensure delivery of high-quality product, in accordance with the specifications; ensure user compliance to specifications and recommendations in managing updates and upgrades.
6. Develop and manage product implementations and user trainings
7. Update and maintain all solutions-related documentation and manuals
8. Manage integration / interface development across solutions/tools
9. Interfacing with project teams as the product and subject matter expert
10. Monitor expenditure against the budget and ensure that agreed targets are met
11. Manage and maintain documentation, demonstrations, presentations, user forums and other information disseminating tools as needed.
12. Support MSH country teams in training clients / users and troubleshooting for staff, partners and users
13. Identify new technologies, functionality, hardware to continuously refine CPM’s software solutions
14. Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices.
15. Support and contribute to any other relevant technical areas as agreed with the MSH management team.
16. Excellent verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
17. Prior experience in delivering complex projects within the public sector preferred.
18. Prior experience in working within eHealth preferred.
19. Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks

1. Post graduate degree in Information systems development/implementation or a related or equivalent technical field. Undergraduate degree in technical field
2. 8+ years business experience within software development, implementation required
3. 5+ years of systems implementation experience
4. 3 years of managing/supervising development and implementation of systems
5. 3+ years of experience in overseeing the entire product development lifecycle
6. 5+ years of experience writing functional specifications and providing direction to creative, usability, development and quality assurance stakeholders
7. Demonstrated success in problem solving and innovative thinking
8. Strong communication and writing skills
9. Demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
10. Available to travel within South Africa as needed
11. Eligible to work in South Africa, valid driver’s licence

About the Organization

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with nearly 2,500 people from over 74 nationalities working in over 40 countries. Our mission: Saving lives and improving the health of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.