Information Systems Advisors wanted

RTI International is seeking Information Systems Advisor candidates for an anticipated USAID-funded national health systems strengthening project in Tanzania. The purpose of this project is to strengthen the health care system, largely focusing on the public sector, at the national, regional and Local Government Authorities (LGA) level. Specifically, efforts will focus on improving governance, finance, human resources for health, and information components of the health system. The Senior Information Systems Advisor provides technical leadership to build capacity for increased use of available information to inform evidence based decision making processes at the national and LGA levels. The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Responsibilities: • Leads and contributes to strengthening of the health management information system (HMIS) and its performance at the national and LGA levels in the target zones. • Contributes to the health information systems enterprise architecture, and follows the eHealth Strategy guidelines and principles for all information systems work, to support the national goal of integrated health information systems • Leads requirements gathering of information systems from a health sector priority perspective and then follows the eHealth Strategy in terms of implementation recommendations • Supports the integration and relation of national information systems such as PLANREP, Epicor, DHIS-2, human resources information systems (IHRIS, HRHIS), national identity systems (RITA). • Strengthens and harmonizes routine HMIS and capabilities through building capacity in quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for program planning and management at the PMO-RALG, LGA and Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MOHSW). • Coordinates and collaborates with other USG/Tanzania-funded programs to facilitate improved LGA supervision of facility-level management and decision making through development and use of platforms such as dashboards. • Supports use of health information for tracking and forecasting pharmaceutical and medical commodities. • Ensures the timely and quality completion of all relevant program deliverables and reporting. • Mentors and supports development of supervisees. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications: • Masters Degree in public health, demography, statistics, epidemiology, health informatics or advanced degree in a related field is required. • Minimum of 9 years of demonstrated technical expertise in HIS strengthening, including: central level coordination and systems integration, and sub-national strengthening for quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information; substantial experience in Tanzania highly preferred. • Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners. • Proven success strengthening HRIS preferred. • Proven experience with managing the development or sourcing of health information systems that are currently in use. • Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili required. About RTI