Deputy Resident Advisor

RESPONSIBILITIES

The D-RA will support the coordination of CHISU’s technical support to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to strengthen the health information system, integrated disease surveillance and response, strengthening of the national HIS - District Health Information Management System version -2 (DHMIS2), and data security. Under the guidance of the RA, he/she will lead technical engagement with stakeholders including other USAID implementing partners (IP).
The D-RA will provide technical leadership to the CHISU technical teams (national and regional), collaborate with the leadership of the Ghana Health Service, especially the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), the Policy Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division (PPMED), and Public Health Division in pursuance of the Government of Ghana’s HIS priorities and the strategic objectives of the CHISU program.
Support CHISU activities in Ghana and ensure all activities are coordinated according to approved scopes of work and work plans.
Support improved demand and use of health data and information to address health priorities, gaps and challenges.
Work with the GHS-PPMED, National Malaria Elimination Program, regional and district health management teams, and USAID IPs to increase the availability of routinely collected data to support evidence-based recommendations for improving the quality of reporting in DHIMS-2.
Support GHS NMEP to conduct Data Quality Audits and Data Verification Reviews
Support USAID Ghana and IPs on HIS data needs and reports at the national level and in selected USAID priority regions.
Support the development of standard operating procedures and provide mentoring to GHS staff to improve data collection, data quality and use at each level of the health system.
Support the identification of opportunities for collaboration with other stakeholders in the HIS
Perform other assigned functions relevant to CHISU Ghana as required by the RA.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree (MSc, MPH, other) in ICT, Computer Science, Public Health and Health Informatics.
At least 5-10 years experience in disease surveillance and reporting, HIS, M&E, data quality assessments, digital health, and related areas, with a health or health related international NGO or bilateral/multilateral organization is required.
Experience strengthening HIS and introducing innovative approaches for HIS interoperability and integration, in other countries, preferably in West Africa, is required.
Experience in the development and operations of robust technology solutions in a public health environment is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Experience with adult training approaches and excellent workshop facilitation skills is advantageous.
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with host country counterparts, USAID, WHO, consultants, other donors and international organizations, and program colleagues is required;
A team player but also able to work independently and to manage various projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision is required;
Ability to travel within and outside Ghana as required by the position is preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience.