Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 28 Dec 2018
Chemonics seeks a lead/senior data use 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 role for the cultural transformation for data use for decision-making activities
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
- Advanced degree in computer science, statistics, epidemiology, research and/or a related discipline strongly preferred
- Proficiency in developing and implementing data-informed tools and approaches
- Subject matter expertise in capacity building, knowledge management, and data utilization
- Skilled in developing, leading, and executing a knowledge management and data demand-driven strategy
- Previous experience developing and coordinating training sessions on data utilization
- Prior experience working in developing 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_sy....
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.