Project Overview and Role: Palladium's Data, Informatics and Analytical Solutions Practice (DIAS) is seeking a Technical Advisor, Health Information Systems, to support the Data for Implementation (Data.FI) Project. Data.FI is a five-year global project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the HIV and COVID-19 response. Data.FI partners with programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance.
By improving global, regional, national, and community/local in-depth analyses of HIV and COVID-19 epidemiologic and programmatic data, Data.FI expedites program achievements to improve client services and attain and sustain control of the epidemics. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS), informing management responses to gaps in programming and sustaining impact by supporting local partner transition. The Technical Advisor, Health Information Systems, is responsible for providing expertise in the strategy, analysis, design, architecture and governance implementations across the range of supported Data.FI countries. The Technical Advisor, Health Information Systems, will also provide technical support to activities focusing on the development, roll-out, and creation of data warehouses, dashboards, and health information systems' interoperability.
You and Your Career You are an experienced international development professional with a track record of designing, implementing and management systems for Health. You are a fluent Spanish speaker and writer, and a competent English speaker and writer. You also possess proven expertise implementing data warehouse and interoperability projects, analysis dashboards, and have a sense of initiative and an insatiable academic curiosity, strong familiarity with PEPFAR programs, demonstrated capacity building and mentoring expertise, familiarity with health systems and Global Goods, and a passion for using technology to improve health outcomes. We are interested in hearing from you.
We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom, resources, and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting and Supervision Reports to the Regional Technical Advisor. Supervises technical teams in-country as neededPrimary Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Technical Advisor, Health Information Systems, are: Support the review of existing data landscape, design and implement solutions that allow data analysis from various sources in the health field.
Support the Panama Ministry of Health (MINSA) technology teams to strengthen capacities and information systems. Work alongside Palladium's Data Analytics and Use Advisors to produce data and analytical products to support policy design, implementation, and evaluation of health programs more generally, and provide specific dashboard and visualization development support. Align design and software development and configuration activities with international and conventional standards such as ICD10, HL7 FHIR, SNOMED and OpenHIE specifications. Support capacity strengthening by providing training to MINSA around the design and implementation of general health information systems, as needed.
Identify, build, and maintain relationships with MINSA staff and other stakeholders relevant to the Data.FI project. Collaborate with Data.FI technical area personnel working in the United States and those working in field offices. Contribute to proposal development, as necessary, through contributions to strategy, partnerships and written contributions to the technical approach and capability statements.Reporting requirements: Weekly meetings (either in-person or via Teams/phone). Emails as needed.Required Qualifications: Computer science education.
Solid experience implementing data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes Experience working with a variety of software development and database technologies. Considerable professional experience in implementing information systems at the national and subnational levels. Experience working on range of Health Information System domains, including HMIS, LMIS, EMRs and other mobile data collection tools will be a plus. Experience designing, testing, and implementing information systems and data tools, including mobile applications, transactional systems, business intelligence implementations and interoperability solutions.
Broad understanding of digital health infrastructure (e.g., data centers, networks, hardware) and application services. Familiarity with industry standard approaches and standards for health information exchange and interoperability. Strong project management skills and experience using digital tools to manage projects, such as Microsoft Teams, Planner, Jira. Knowledge and experience applying the Principles for Digital Development.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and to build consensus. Ability to guide and support clients, project teams and technical teams in designing and implementing solutions that meet specified requirements; knowledge of user-centered design methodologies. Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills Highly self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in team settings Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and clients of different cultures, gender, and hierarchical levels. Professional verbal and written fluency in Spanish required.
Proficiency in verbal and written English is preferred. Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment with changing requirements and priorities. Availability to travel and work around the region about 20% of the time.LocationThe position is based in Panama City, Panama. This is a contract position, with the number of hours to be agreed on with the selected candidate.
