IT Administrator II - Data Integration (Liberian Nationals Only)

Job Summary 

The IT Administrator II, Data Integration ,  designs, builds, and maintains data integrations that enable digital health systemsto exchange information  accurately and securely. The Administrator develops application programming interfaces, builds data pipelines, and interoperability workflows; ; configures the National Malaria Data Repository (NMDR), supports data migration and validation;and resolves complex integration issues. Working closely with the team, the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP),  Ministry of Health (MOH), and other stakeholders, supports reliable and effective us of integrated health data,. The role is contingent on donor approval and funding.

Roles and Key Responsibilities 

Interoperability and API Development 

• Design, build, and maintain the Interoperability API Layer connecting EMR, DHIS2/NMDR, eLIS, Open mSupply, and eIDSR and other digital health systems using using RESTful and FHIR-aligned standards.
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• Develop and maintain data-mapping specifications and ETL pipelines and automated workflows that support accurate and reliable data exchange, and the National Malaria Data Repository and other target platforms. In addition, the specialist will build and test integration workflows that automate 
• Ensure integration architecture and data-exchange solutions, including case-confirmation data flows between eIDSR and eLIS, while supporting compliance with HL7, FHIR, and ASTM technical standards for laboratory and clinical data interfacing.

NMDR Configuration and Data Quality 

• Configure and maintain DHIS2 program metadata, data elements, and validation rules for NMDR.
• Migrate and clean historical malaria data from fragmented reporting streams, including HMIS, CBIS, and NMCP tools, into the NMDR. 
• Conduct data-quality checks, reconcile discrepancies across integrated systems, document data-validation procedures, build and maintain NMDR dashboards, and support user-acceptance testing with NMCP and county malaria data managers.

Testing, Documentation, and Troubleshooting 

• Test data exchange and monitor integration points before deployment and after system updates and will troubleshoot integration failures directly. 
• Maintain up-to-date technical documentation, including data dictionaries, integration architecture, and API specifications, while supporting future integration work as new digital health systems or data sources come online.

Program Management, Coordination, and Reporting 

• Plan and manage the assigned data-integration activities, work plan, and budgets, and activities in line with CRS and USG requirements. 
• Coordinate NMCP, MOH, county , and other stakehodlers to validate integrated data outputs, address technical requirements, and support effective use of integrated data systems.
• Represent CRS in relevant digital health technical working groups and provide timely input to program, management,, and donor reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Working knowledge of API/interoperability standards (RESTful, FHIR, HL7) and ETL/data-pipeline development.
• Proven track record of successful USG funded program management, including management of multi-activity projects, complicated data systems, logistics and large budgets, as well as commodities.
• Proven leadership and ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining institutional linkages.
• Strong hands-on technical skills in data integration, API development, and database querying.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to independently design, build, test, and troubleshoot integrations with minimal supervision.
• Good documentation skills, able to produce clear technical specifications and data dictionaries.
• Good communication skills for translating technical integration issues to non-technical program stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required Languages: Fluent in English 

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% of the time within Liberia, including to county health facilities, depots, and MOH offices.

Key Working Relationships:

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Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field; master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data integration, API development, or health information systems interoperability.
• ITIL Foundation certification
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with DHIS2 configuration and metadata design.
• Experience with data migration, cleaning, and validation for health or programmatic datasets.
• Experience integrating logistics/commodity data (e.g., mSupply) with health information systems 

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan.  Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role.  CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world. 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality.  Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.  We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.  The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. 

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

General Requirements

CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.  All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.

CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.