Country: United States of America
Closing date: 30 Sep 2014
Opportunity in Washington, DC
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAPWorld Services Inc. (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for the following position:
Title:Health Information Systems/Health Management Information Systems Advisor
Office of HIV/AIDS/SPER, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development (USAID/GH/OHA)
Application Deadline:Open until filled
INTRODUCTION:
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) calls for immediate, comprehensive and evidence-based action to turn the tide of global HIV/AIDS. Numerous agencies are tasked with implementing programs to address this commitment. USG participating agencies develop, implement, monitor and support programs in resource-constrained countries to deal with this pandemic.
Health information systems (HIS)/ Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) activities are a key component of PEPFAR Strategic Information (SI) programs. At the facility and community level, HIS assists health care workers in providing high quality and timely care. At the national, regional and Headquarters level, HIS assist public health managers in finding answers to key questions about the state of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the delivery and process of prevention, care and treatment services, the effectiveness of these services, the capacity needed to improve programs, as well as to plan and report and reach goals impacting the epidemic.
Many countries lack robust health information systems and the related information and communications technology infrastructure (IT) needed to access and report high-quality data. Wherever possible, PEPFAR HIS activities build on existing data and information system standards and infrastructures in program countries. HIS activities target the design, development, implementation, operations, maintenance and evaluation information systems and technologies.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HIS Advisor will be a member of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) team in the Strategic Planning Evaluation & Reporting (SPER) Division, Office of HIV/AIDS, Bureau for Global Health, USAID/Washington. Broad responsibilities will include providing key leadership to USAID, interagency partners, Ministries of Health, and implementing partners through technical recommendations and expertise in the design, development, improvement, and maintenance of information systems that strengthen health service quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. The position requires both advisory and administrative acumen, including hands-on HIS/IT technical expertise, results-oriented analysis, strong project management experience, clear communication skills, and close collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders including USAID and other USG Headquarters personnel, host ministries, PEPFAR country teams, implementing partners, and other donors.
· Provide HMIS technical assistance and capacity building to Missions for in country systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, and oversight of project management, development, piloting/testing, implementation and evaluation.
· Work with USAID and USG M&E teams to develop and follow a clear comprehensive strategy for the development of District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) and the use of data for PEPFAR needs.
· Ensure a high level of communication and close working relationships with Missions and in country project teams, project implementers, and other key stakeholders operating in the health informatics arena. Ensure lessons learned and best practices are communicated globally, across countries, partners, agencies and donors.
· Play a key role in the MEASURE Evaluation management team, and work with MEASURE Evaluation and other implementing partners to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate HMIS activities globally and offer technical expertise and assistance in the management of these varied HMIS activities, such as system building and/or strengthening, human resource capacity building in the area of HMIS, or evaluation information systems.
· Support country level strengthening of the HMIS and its implementation of DHIS2 where applicable.
· Provide technical input and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems (e.g., HMIS, DHIS, EMR, HIE) and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission, and use.
· Ensure the presence and use of adequate administrative controls, information and data quality, procedural efficiencies and adherence to internationally recognized information system and standards for interoperability.
· Develop strategies and technical approaches for better USAID, USG, and partner coordination to improve working relationships and integration with other vertical programs e.g. Maternal & Child Health, Malaria Control, Vaccination, etc.
· Support the integration and relation of national information systems such as, DHIS2, human resources information systems (IHRIS, HRHIS), health information exchanges (HIE), facility EMRs, and others.
· Strengthen and support the harmonization of routine HMIS and capabilities through building capacity in quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management.
· Ensures the timely and quality completion of all relevant program deliverables and reporting.
· Other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER
EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have:
· A Master’s degree required in a discipline such as Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health or other relevant field.
· Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining health information systems to monitor and evaluate large-scale program activities is required.
· Extensive knowledge of health information technology and public health IT standards including, semantic, exchange, privacy/security, etc. and applications, including electronic medical records systems (EMRs), laboratory information systems (LIS), district health information system, (DHIS), health information exchange (HIE), and others.
· Demonstrated work experience involving the management of the full 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; and requiring complex reporting and communication at the agency and executive level) with minimal supervision.
· Proven experience with managing the development or sourcing of health information systems that are currently in use.
· Must possess the ability to analyze, understand, and develop health IT program policies, design, and management approaches, strategies, and enterprise architectures at the enterprise level. This includes coordination and standards based systems integration for collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information.
· Proven ability to oversee the design or modification of sophisticated computer applications to meet data collection and reporting requirements.
· Knowledge and experience with applying general software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management best practices methodologies i.e. Agile, PRINCE2, RUP, etc.
· Substantial knowledge and experience with common relational databases i.e. SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc., and a good understanding of extracting, transferring and transforming data (ETL).
· Experience with development in web application frameworks e.g. Java, Perl, PHP, .NET, etc. would be an asset.
· Active user and proponent of Open Source solutions.
· Proven ability to develop rapport and effective working relationships with USG, host ministry, national and international working partners at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners.
· Excellent written and oral skills required.
· Professionally mature and is self-motivated to work constructively under pressure while responding resourcefully when challenges and change arise.
· Basic understanding of the structure and functions of PEPFAR, including knowledge of PEPFAR agencies’ roles and functions in support of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Desirable but not required.
· Familiarity and experience with federal information systems regulations i.e. FISMA, OMB, etc. and contracting/procurement process would be a plus.
· Work experience in integrating health information systems with public health systems and geographic information systems (GIS) would be an added advantage.
· Experience working in developing country contexts strongly preferred.
· U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency required.
This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award.
CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
How to apply:
Please submit your resume online at https://careers-camris.icims.com.
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