Database and Application Support Associate - ACDMS
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Afghanistan is implementing the Afghanistan Centralised Database Management System (ACDMS), a country-wide initiative for secure, scalable data management. This role supports ACDMS operations, working within established technical frameworks to enhance data quality, accountability, and evidence-informed decision-making across various program and operational functions.
Job Purpose
The Database and Application Support Associate - ACDMS is responsible for the day-to-day operation, testing, maintenance, documentation, and user support of the Afghanistan Centralised Database Management System (ACDMS). This role provides hands-on support for application and database functions, including routine updates, data validation, migration, software testing, and incident resolution. The associate collaborates with the ACDMS technical team, program focal points, and ICT units to ensure the system effectively supports beneficiary records, program management, reporting, and analysis, contributing to reduced fragmentation and improved data integrity.
Responsibilities
Provide primary and emergency medical care in line with clinical guidelines. Conduct medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, including prescribing medicines and identifying referral cases. Stabilize and manage emergency situations, ensuring timely referral when necessary. Adhere strictly to infection prevention and control standards and hygiene practices. Support continuous quality improvement in clinical services and mentor clinical staff. Contribute to routine clinical reporting, including service statistics and referrals. Monitor essential medicines and communicate shortages. Coordinate with health authorities and partners on clinical matters. Support disease surveillance, outbreak detection, and health promotion activities. Provide clinical supervision and on-the-job training to other health staff.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of clinical experience post-graduation is required. Experience in a related medical field, with international organizations, or in development and humanitarian contexts is advantageous.
Skills
Database support, Application support, System maintenance, Testing, Documentation, User support, Data validation, Data migration, Incident resolution, Clinical care, Medical diagnosis, Treatment, Infection prevention, Quality improvement, Reporting, Coordination, Disease surveillance, Health promotion, Clinical supervision.