Abt Associates- DHIS2 Architect and Developer
Abt Associates- DHIS2 Architect and Developer. Abt Associates is a global leader in research, evaluation and program implementation; driving innovation and measurable impact for more than 50 years. What sets us apart is our evidence-based and multi-disciplinary approach to solving tough challenges in health, social and environmental policy and international development.
Job Type-Full Time
Qualification-BA/BSc/HND
Experience- 5 years
Location-Nairobi
Job Field- ICT / Computer , Project Management
As the HMIS DHIS2 Architect and Developer, you will provide technical leadership supporting Health Management Information System (HMIS) strengthening work, as well as supporting the design and development of DHIS2-based monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. As a key member of Abt’s Data & Digital Services team, you will be supporting Abt’s International Development portfolio.
Core Responsibilities
Health Information System Strengthening Strategy and Delivery (50%)
- Provide technical assistance to projects to deliver health information system and data use strengthening support, under the supervision of the Local Health Systems Strengthening Digital Health Quality Assurance Lead
- Contribute to and strengthen Data and HMIS governance strategy and documentation
- Lead delivery of DHIS2-based technical support to Ministries of Health and Abt projects
- Provide inputs on HMIS strengthening strategies for business development efforts
DHIS2 Configuration Support
- Ability to lead design and development of new DHIS2-based requests by projects
- Support DHIS2 ecosystem planning and upgrades
Thought leadership and capacity building
- Advising and engaging with Abt leadership on how routine project MEL data interacts with other digital solutions
- Build capacity for relevant staff in DHIS2 configuration, implementation, and technical support
- Contribute to a culture of stronger DHIS2 governance at Abt
- Ensure electronic data management standards, including data confidentiality, data quality assurance, data integrity, in alignment with organizational policy
- Share best practices and case studies and promote a culture of learning among projects and Abt’s enterprise M&E needs
- Support advancement of developments in use of digital solutions to support projects, including use of new DHIS2 features
This position may require limited (5-10%) international travel.
What We Value
- Strong understanding of database relationships and data flows is essential
- Demonstrated developer experience working with DHIS2, ideally experience scaling up the use of DHIS2; able to lead and perform configuration using tracker, events, and aggregate models
- Demonstrated experience in Digital Health and HMIS design, governance, delivery, and expansion
- Experience working with various Ministries of Health on HMIS strengthening
- Deep knowledge of data collection for health, management, tools, data analysis, and management
- Knowledge of statistical/research packages such as SPSS, Stata, MatLab, nVivo, Sprectrum, etc. is desired
- Experience with data visualization software PowerBi or Tableau is a plus
- A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Health Information Systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills and written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep to a timeline
- Written and oral fluency in English; Proficiency in Portuguese, French, or Spanish, a plus
