Functional Consultant

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Requirement Gathering in Business Process Modelling:Understand As-Is and To-Be Processes: Comprehend the customer's current and future business processes, including business rules, forms, and transaction screens.
   
2. Process Mapping: Map end-to-end processes, business rules, forms, and transaction screens into a modeling tool.
   
3. Improvement Proposals: Analyze and suggest improvements to the processes, though not mandatory.
   
4. Gap Analysis:Expectation vs. Capability: Analyze and identify gaps between customer expectations and the application's capabilities.
   
5. Application Deployment:Application Configuration: Perform necessary configurations within the application.
   
6. Key User Training: Train key users on the application's functionalities.
   
7. User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Conduct UAT to ensure the application meets user requirements.
   
8. Status Update:Project Status: Regularly update the project status to stakeholders.
   
9. Activity Forecasting: Forecast upcoming activities in the project timeline.
   
10. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
    

Prerequisites:

1. Experience:A minimum of 10 years of experience as a Functional/Business Analyst in IT and/or the Healthcare domain is preferred.
   Experience with at least two implementation cycles of a Hospital Information System (HIS).
   Experience in documenting user requirements, functional specifications, and test cases.
   Proven experience in the healthcare domain.
   
2. Education:A degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Healthcare, or a related field is preferred.
   
3. Preferred Characteristics:Proactive: Takes initiative in identifying and solving issues.
   Positive Thinking: Approaches challenges with a positive attitude.
   Constructive Thinking: Offers constructive solutions and feedback.
   Creative Thinking: Brings innovative ideas to the table.
   Optimism: Maintains a hopeful and positive outlook.
   Self-Motivation: Possesses the energy and drive to accomplish goals.
   Customer Delight: Capable of exceeding customer expectations and ensuring their satisfaction.
   

This role demands a seasoned Functional/Business Analyst with a strong background in IT and healthcare, particularly in HIS implementations. The ideal candidate should be proactive, creative, and possess a strong ability to communicate and manage project expectations effectively.