How can you make a difference?
This assignment builds on UNICEF’s ongoing technical and financial support to the Ministry of Health, particularly DPPI, in advancing digital health priorities, including the national digital health landscape assessment, development and launch of the National Digital Health Roadmap, establishment of the Digital Health Coordination Unit, and continued support to EMR, DHIS2, CHIS/ComEMR, digital literacy, dashboards, data quality and routine data use.
Education
• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Health Information Systems, Epidemiology, Information Systems, ICT for Development, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. A first university degree with substantial relevant experience may be considered where justifiable.
Work Experience
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in digital health, HMIS/DHIS2, EMR, data systems, health systems strengthening, public health programme monitoring, or related technical assistance in low-resource settings.
Language requirements
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local languages in Sierra Leone is an asset.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of EMR standards, interoperability, data governance, digital health coordination, system requirements, dashboard/data-use approaches, capacity building, stakeholder engagement and concise technical writing.
Desirables
• Experience working with MoH, UNICEF or UN systems; familiarity with Sierra Leone's health information system, DPPI structures, CHIS/ComEMR, OpenMRS/Bahmni, DHIS2, data protection and child safeguarding requirements.
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
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