Consultant - Information Technology (Telemedicine System) at World Health Organization

Purpose of consultancy

To contribute to implementing, monitoring and evaluating use of peer-to-peer and supervised telemedicine in selected sites in pilot countries in 3 regions and working closely with the project team in WHO HQ.

Deliverables

• Objective: Liaise with WHO CSY project team on scoping and preparing the identified sites and monitor the implementation phase.
• Output 1: Working closely with the project team on localization, user testing and local training of the telemedicine platform
• Output 2: Carrying out scoping of the physical sites, setting up ICT infrastructure and equipment, training local staff
• Deliverables 1 and 2 Expected by: within 1 month from the start of the project
• Output 3: Provide technical support on maintaining and use of local access to the platform, including access to and from reference site/hospital
• Output 4: Provide remote technical input to selected sites as needed throughout the project
• Output 5: Attend meetings and provide weekly report to the project team
• Deliverables 3,4,5 Expected by: Ongoing throughout the project (6 months)

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

• First University degree in computer science, information technology, information technology management, computer engineering.    

Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years’ experience in setting up and supporting ICT networks, equipment and distributed applications.

Desirable: 

• Working experience within the health ICT/digital health sector, specifically setting up and supporting telemedicine networks.
• Working experience in LMIC settings.
• Working experience in emergency care.

Skills/Knowledge:

Essential:

• Excellent communication.
• Ability to diagnose problems.
• Time management skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and Microsoft Office packages.

Closing Date: Jul 4, 2022