Laboratory Information Management System Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing research, resources, and relationships to ensure that people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. Established over 30 years ago, FHI 360 has grown to employ more than 2,000 experts who work in over 50 countries globally. The organization focuses on addressing health and development challenges through comprehensive and innovative solutions, leveraging both global expertise and local insights to strengthen community capacities and institutional frameworks for sustainable impact.

Job Overview:
The Laboratory Information Management System Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the development and nationwide rollout of the Integrated Laboratory Information Management System (ILIMS) under the Department of Health Office for Health Laboratories. This position requires coordination across various technical teams, software developers, vendors, and laboratory stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the system's core modules while adhering to health informatics and data privacy standards. The coordinator will monitor project progress, facilitate testing and validation, support training and capacity-building initiatives, and prepare reports for the Office of Health Laboratories (OHL) and donor partners. This role is crucial for advancing the STRIDES initiative, which aims to strengthen national laboratory systems and enhance outbreak preparedness in the Philippines.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of the Laboratory Information Management System Coordinator include: supporting the planning, coordination, and implementation of ILIMS development and rollout; coordinating the deployment of ILIMS modules to ensure compliance with national laboratory system requirements; serving as a liaison between various stakeholders to facilitate communication and issue resolution; ensuring interoperability between ILIMS and other national health information systems; monitoring implementation progress and supporting system validation and user acceptance testing; facilitating pilot implementations and user consultations; developing and monitoring data quality assurance processes; coordinating capacity-building activities for laboratory personnel; assisting in the development of operational guidelines and user manuals; supporting administration" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">system administration activities; participating in requirements gathering and workflow analysis; preparing technical updates and implementation reports; promoting standardized use of ILIMS; providing regular progress updates to management; and representing OHL in technical working groups and consultations.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a relevant health science field. Candidates should have at least 1 year of progressive experience in managing software development or health informatics projects. A proven understanding of laboratory operations, health information systems, and data interoperability frameworks is essential. Knowledge of DOH Systems, HL7, or ISO 15189 standards is preferred. Strong coordination, leadership, and communication skills are necessary, along with excellent analytical and organizational abilities. The candidate must be capable of working effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders and delivering results under tight timelines with minimal supervision.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as information systems, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related health science discipline. This educational background is critical for understanding the technical and operational aspects of laboratory information management systems and health informatics.

Experience:
The role requires at least 1 year of progressive experience in managing software development or health informatics projects. This experience should demonstrate the candidate's ability to coordinate complex projects, work with diverse teams, and understand the intricacies of laboratory operations and health information systems.

Languages:
While the job posting does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely essential given the international nature of FHI 360's operations. Knowledge of Filipino or other local languages may be beneficial for effective communication with local stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The expected hiring salary range for this role is PHP 591,333 - 650,000 for annual basic salary. FHI 360 considers various factors when determining salary offers, including relevant experience and education, internal equity, market pay, and budget constraints. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. FHI 360 also emphasizes safeguarding and requires all personnel to adhere to a code of conduct to prevent abuse and harassment.