Routine Health Information Systems Expert

District Health Information Software (DHIS2) is a customizable, free, and open-source software tool for data collection, validation, analysis, and presentation of aggregate and patient-based statistical data, tailored (but not limited) to integrated health information management activities. A number of Member States have adopted the use of DHIS2as their health management information system and seek WHO’s continuous support while country capacity is being further strengthened. Furthermore, in countries that have adopted DHIS2, there are other software systems that are required to seamlessly exchange data with DHIS2 and hence, data sharing through APIs need to be designed and support needs to be provided.

There is a need to provide continued support in these specific and key areas, therefore the Health Information and Digital Health (HID) unit under the Division of Data, Strategy and Innovation in the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific Region seeks to contract a consultant who will assist the HID team in:

Providing onsite and offsite technical support to Member States using DHIS2 platform for further integration and strengthening of health programme data. Support data exchange through APIs between DHIS2 and other systems. Support other routine health information strengthening initiatives required by HID Team and Member States.

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational qualifications:

Essential: 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, programming, data science or related field.

Experience:

Essential:

• At least 5 years’ work experience in health data monitoring, health surveillance, health research, and/or health information systems strengthening with experience in DHIS2 administration, development and management. Relevant international experience. Country experience in DHIS2 development.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Expertise in Programming languages like R, Python, Javascript & HTML/CSS
• Strong foundation in working with Databases and SQL
• Knowledge in working with Unix variant of operating systems like Ubuntu

Languages and level required:

Essential: 

• Advance written and spoken fluency in English is essential.

Source: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2409441