Information Technology

I got quite a few enquiries on what an Information Technology Manager would be doing in a place like ours. So, here is a brief write up of things he plan to do. 

1.    Allocation of workstations across the departments in wards, consultation rooms, labs, x-ray and nursing stations.

This will distribute the work on the HMS evenly across the departments thus reducing the load and chances of error at the billing. It will also offer past diagnostic details of patients for consultants and for Labs, x-ray and ultrasound departments.

2.  IT Training for staffs and nursing students.

This intends to sensitize the employees and the students about the role of IT and give them hands on training on HMS modules.

3.  Modeling of a new RSD( requirement specification document) for a new HMS and its implementation.

Bringing a new system requires planning and the RSD aims to give a clear view of our requirements thus making clear the developers our needs.

4.  Setting up of a new server that can take the load of 40 workstations.

If workstations are allocated across the departments, a server upgrade is a definite necessity. This server will be a dedicated server for the HMS.

5.  Setting up of a communications server for intra-unit communications.

We also plan to setup proper communications network for file transfer, internet sharing and intra communication services. At present there is no internet gateway server and so security is at risk. With the implementation of the communication server, internet access will be filtered and secure in the network.

6.  Setting up a proper server management. This includes a cooling system such as an air conditioner, server racks and server security software.

Server management is one of the most important aspects of maintaining information systems. With introduction of a cooling system, the server temperature can be maintained below the critical temperature. Also server racks will help in keeping dirt away from the server components and out of touch from unauthorized access.

We already had a glimpse of what the future could be. The major thing I'm looking at is helping the patient go home as soon as possible after meeting the doctor. 

We've already started to bring in changes. The major hurdle is the funds involved. The total estimate to revamp the entire system and bring in all the above changes is about 2 million Indian Rupees. (25,000 GBPs or 40,000 USD/AUD/Euros)

We would welcome suggestions as well as prayers. Please do remember that we're trying to implement this in a resource poor region, which means that we would be looking at the option of external funding. 

Update on opportunities at NJH

The following are opportunities available at NJH . . . Please pass the message along and pray that the Lord will send the right people . . .

1.  Pharmacist (2 nos): Our present pharmacist has requested for a transfer to his home state. We need one more pharmacist for our store. The candidates should at least have a diploma in pharmacy and should be willing to be registered in Jharkhand state.

2.  Information Technology Manager: With about 20 computers/Laptops in the unit and further expansion being planned, we need a full time IT manager. A MCA or Diploma in Computer Hardware would be ideal. She/he would also be involved in training of staff in computers.

3.  Electrical Engineer for Maintenance Supervisor: Being a 100 bedded hospital in a 25 acre campus, we need a full time electrical engineer.  

4.  Project Officer: This is for the Community Health Department. The present projects in the department are in the themes of Community Based Adaptation, Disability and Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana. We would prefer a fresh graduate. 

5. Occupational Therapist: We’ve started to do some major work in disability in this region.

6.   Physiotherapist: This is again to help us out with the work among the disabled.

7.   X-Ray technician: Somebody with couple of years of experience would be preferred.  

8.   General Surgeon: We would like someone who is committed to work in needy areas among the very poor. Opportunities for developing minimal access surgery would be offered if they can commit for long term. There is a upcoming burns unit also in the hospital. 

9.   Orthopedician: The same qualities which we need for the surgeon. We would give opportunities for developing further in terms of technology and techniques if the candidate can commit long-term. Considering that the nearest orthopaedic facilities are few and expensive, there is a great opportunity. 

10.Paediatrician: There is already a fairly well equipped neonatal unit (which is the only one for a radius of around 100 kilometers).

Please forward/refer this post to whoever would be interested to be part of the little things we do to make this part of the country a better place to live. If you are genuinely interested for any of the above positions, please contact me at jeevan@eha-health.org. You can also directly apply to our Central Office in New Delhi.