Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Dec 2018
Chemonics seeks a lead/senior digitization technical advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded Ethiopia electronic Health Information Systems (eHIS) activity. The primary purpose of the activity is to provide technical assistance and other services to support the Government of Ethiopia to improve the quality of health service and create a sustainable health care system. The objectives of the activity include: support information technology systems and data repositories at all levels, build a culture of data use, and support capacity building and governance of the Ministry of Health’s health information systems. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide technical leadership for the digitization of priority health information system components.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience managing the full software development life-cycle of mid- to large-sized projects (i.e. crossing multiple program areas and conflicting needs, requiring integration of multiple non-standardized applications or business processes, requiring complex reporting and communication at the agency and executive level) with minimal supervision
- Advanced degree in public health, health informatics, computer science, management information systems or a related social science field strongly preferred
- Proven experience in introduction, implementation, and scaling of digital health solutions, particularly in low-income situations, highly desirable
- In-depth knowledge of system development methodologies
- Prior experience working in low-income countries highly desirable
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required; foreign language proficiency, particularly Amharic, highly desirable
How to apply:
Please submit your application by December 28, 2018 through this link or by going to https://chemonics_nb.formstack.com/forms/ethiopia_ehealth_information_systems.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.