Digital Health Specialist
Position Summary Expectations - Duties, Responsibilities
The Digital Health Specialist will be under the supervision of the Director of Project Operations. S/he will work closely with USAID-EQHA II’s sub-awardees to provide technical leadership and oversight on digital health activities of the project; provide technical assistance tothe health informatics department and relevant departments of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement the Digital Health Strategy and ensure EQHA II digital health strategies and implementation feed into MOH's digital health strategies and vice versa.
- Provides project management support for digital health activities. This includes supporting the project's staff and implementing partner in the development of the annual scope of work and budgets and progress reports, monitoring expenditures against the approved budget, and modifying budget and/or activities according to the project strategy and program needs related to digital health approaches.
- Collaborate closely with the sub-awardee(s) to provide technical guidance in the field of digital health for the project to ensure the sub-awardees’ work is on track.
- Oversee and guide digital health activities, ensuring that they align with the project's goals and objectives.
- Monitor the progress of digital health initiatives and provide technical guidance to address any challenges or issues that arise.
- Offer technical assistance to the health informatics department and relevant departments within the MOH to support the implementation of the digital health strategy/plan.
- Ensure that the digital health strategies and activities of the project are aligned with the goals and objectives of the EQHA II digital health milestones.
- Collaborate with the project team to integrate digital health components into project activities effectively aimed at improving the quality of healthcare.
- Establish a two-way alignment mechanism where the project's digital health strategies and implementations feed into the MOH’s digital health strategies, and vice versa.
- Provide training and capacity-building opportunities for MOH staff and other relevant stakeholders in digital health when needed.
- Empower local healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement and manage digital health solutions.
- Ensure that all digital health activities adhere to data security and privacy regulations and best practices.
- Prepare regular progress reports on the progress of digital health initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
- Work with relevant Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team, technical team, and MOH staff to develop, monitor, and analyze relevant indicators for measurement of digital health solutions performance and outcomes.
- Develops and update annual, and quarterly work plans report, and knowledge products including a functional dashboard to ensure the digital health-related activities are implemented successfully as planned.
- National Local Regular (NLR)
- Master’s Degree in public health, information technology, health information management, or a related field.
- At least 3 years in a management position.
- At least 7 years of experience and knowledge of digital health program management, preferably in the context of health system strengthening.
- Strong understanding of digital health technologies, tools, and trends. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing digital health strategies, interventions, and operationalization.
- Knowledge of health information systems, data management, and interoperability standards.
- Familiarity with relevant digital health platforms, mobile applications, and electronic medical records systems.
- Experience in capacity building and training on digital health for diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess needs, identify solutions, and drive innovation.
- Experience effectively working with the Ministry of Health and relevant national programs/centers and departments at national and sub-national levels.
- Ability to negotiate and find acceptable solutions when problems emerge. Escalate issues to the management team appropriately.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literate with strong skills in the use of ICT and database software of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
