Call for Consultants – Supporting the Electronic Health Information Systems in Ethiopia to Improve Health Outcomes Activity (SEIS) 223 views2 applications

Abt Associates, a major American research, technical assistance, and international development company, seeks highly qualified technical specialists in the fields below for the anticipated USAID-funded Supporting the Electronic Health Information Systems (eHIS) in Ethiopia to Improve Health Outcomes Activity (SEIS) project. The project will support the Government of Ethiopia in order to contribute to the country’s information revolution which will improve: the quality of health service, quality of life, and create a sustainable health care system through use of data for decision making. The four main objectives of this activity are: (1) support information technology systems and data repository; (2) build a culture of data use; (3) capacity building and governance; and (4) stakeholder and donor collaboration. This five-year, $50M+ project is anticipated to start in late 2018.

Senior Data Analytics Specialist – Design, lead and oversee the project’s strategy to strengthen the use of health data and information at all levels of the health system for evidence-based decision making and to improve health quality, access and planning. Provide technical assistance and capacity strengthening at all levels of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) and other stakeholders in the development of and implementation of data analysis, use, and dissemination strategy. Design strategy and activities to improve capacity on triangulating and use of data from multiple data sources to inform policy and decision-making. Contribute to the design of robust, user-friendly, high-quality interfaces for data visualization and data dissemination to enhance national and regional supported evidence-based programming for improved service delivery, access to services and equity of health care. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Public Health or other related field, and 8+ years of experience in data analytics for decision making in the health field. Knowledge and skill in DHIS 2 is preferred. Fluency in Amharic, and strong English writing/speaking skills required.

Senior Capacity Strengthening Advisor – Provide leadership, technical direction and expertise, in collaboration with the project’s systems and governance advisors, to strengthen capacity across all health sector levels related to electronic health information systems including HIS governance, systems design, data quality and data use for decision making. Responsible across all technical areas for designing and supporting the implementation of appropriate activities to enhance knowledge, skills and technical practices for a range of stakeholders, and the development of materials for training, coaching and other learning activities. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Education or Health Informatics and 6+ years of experience. Experience in instructional design and training for adult learners preferred. Fluency in Amharic, and strong English writing/speaking skills required.

Senior Systems Development Advisor – Responsible for strategic, technical and programmatic direction to strengthen and harmonize routine health information systems, and increase the quality of data collection and entry. Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Information Systems, Public Health or Health Informatics, and 6+ years of experience in health information system strengthening and web/server database design, development and management. Experience in DHIS 2, software development and interoperability, preferred. Strong English writing/speaking skills required, fluency in Amharic preferred.

Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist – Provide programmatic guidance and technical assistance to strengthen knowledge management and data demand and use across all levels in the public health sector Responsible for knowledge management and information exchange among the project’s Addis Ababa and regional offices, the FMOH, and USAID/Ethiopia. In addition, he/she will be responsible for external and internal communications activities and reporting, including identifying, managing, packaging, and disseminating information to advance technical practice in the areas of HMIS. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Knowledge Management, Communications, or related field (Master’s degree preferred) and 8+ years of relevant experience. Fluency in Amharic, and strong English writing/speaking skills required.

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