ROLE OF MIS DEVELOPER & COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/APPLICATION DEVELOPER IN DEVELOPING MIS

ROLE OF MIS COORDINATOR

· Interact with user groups

· Identify the needs of users of MIS

· Designing of reporting formats

· Identify systems of information flow

· Ensure smooth flow of information within and outside the organization

· Time management – tracking inputs/reports

· Act as interface among sections and management tiers

· Identify training needs of staff in MIS jointly with application developer

· Organize monthly/periodic meetings to assess performance, maintain minutes and follow-up on the decisions

· Interface with the various divisions/units in the organization for information sharing

ROLE OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/APPLICATION DEVELOPER

· Participate in assessing users’ information needs

· Develop computer based applications

· Undertake initial testing and debugging applications

· Operationalize the applications

· Staff training

· Extend on-going support to users in handling the applications

· Focus on customizing inexpensive market software for agency needs