Technical Project Manager AT eHealth Systems Africa

Job description

Summary:  The Technical Project Manager (GIS) supports planning, execution and monitoring technical projects within eHA’s Geographic information systems (GIS) Department. S/he supports project management activities to achieve successful project completion.

S/he is responsible for day to day management of dedicated project teams; supports the design and development of project specific GIS documentations and performs a variety of GIS-related technical tasks as directed by the GIS Department Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, the Technical Project Manager (GIS) will work under the supervision of the GIS Department Manager to perform the following responsibilities:

• Plans and coordinates GIS project activities and ensures the timely implementation of projects. Ensures that project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Develops, coordinates, and monitors projects plans to include key milestones, timelines and resources. Works with external consultants for smooth project implementation.
•  techniques and compliance with applicable standards and specifications. Ensures project documents are safely archived following project completion.
• Resolves project and technical issues, seeking opportunities for innovation and enhancing efficiency of project delivery. Supervises staff to perform and complete designated projects.
• Provides reports to the GIS Department Manager including presentations regarding GIS needs, solutions and GIS project recommendations.
• Supports business development activities within the department (e.g. proposal writing).
• Performs any other duties assigned by Management.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• May frequently travel between company work-sites. Some international travel may be required.
• Presents a professional demeanor at all times.  Approaches others in a tactful manner.  Reacts well under pressure.  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.  Accepts responsibility for own actions.  Responds well to supervisor requests and feedback.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Attends and participates in annual strategic planning meetings, country management meetings, staff meetings, training classes and supervision.
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Qualification: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.

• Master’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Surveying and Geoinformatics, Geography, Computer Science or other GIS related field.
• 5+ years of GIS development and minimum of 2 years management experience
• Significant and advanced GIS experience may substitute for the Master’s degree.
• Strong project management skills, including experience preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets for proposals and projects.
• Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision making. Training and presentation experience is preferred. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational skills and great attention to detail. Action oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem solving skills. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational and management skills. Pays great attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• In-depth knowledge of GIS, databases, GIS principles, practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology with the ability to perform detailed and independent technical reviews of work products.
• Creativity and the ability to successfully manage multiple assignments independently. Ability to work under pressure, and manage significant travel to insecure environments.
• Proven ability to work with diverse and large teams and to foster a positive working environment with local and international stakeholders
• Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking and interpersonal interactions.  
• Good learning ability. Action oriented and resilient in a fast-paced environment.
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Certification and Licenses

• GISP Certification through GIS Certification Institute is preferred.
• A Project Management (PMI) certification or PRINCE2 is preferred.

Computer Skills

• Working knowledge of open Source GIS (QGIS, PostGIS and Geoserver), data transformation tools (FME Desktop, Kettle and python) and Commercial GIS (ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox), ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

Language Ability

• English is the spoken and written language.
• Ability to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and clients/partners.

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Why work for us?

Life at eHealth Africa means not only working towards saving thousands of lives, but also collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for innovative technology. We offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential. Our team members’ health and well-being is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.