DHIS2 Architect and Developer at Abt Associates

The Opportunity

• 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