Digital Health Program Manager Consultant – HealthEnabled
Digital Health Program Manager: Consultant for Faster to Zero Project (Uganda) February 15, 2017
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Scope of Work: Digital Health Program Manager Consultant
The Faster to Zero initiative aims to support Ministries of Health and partners in the scale-up of digital health tools to support the Elimination of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (EMTCT). This public-private partnership is supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the USAID-funded Knowledge for Health (K4Health) project, as well as Johnson & Johnson (J&J), and is led by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) and HealthEnabled.
Uganda and South Africa are priority countries for Faster to Zero. In Uganda, the Initiative will address critical gaps in EMTCT through the introduction of digital health tools to support pregnant women, mothers, partners and health providers to improve the quality of HIV care and reduce loss to follow up (LTFU) of HIV-positive mother and infant pairs. The project will be implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Uganda, the PEPFAR/Uganda team, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) and other key digital health implementers.
The Digital Health Program Manager will work closely with the Health Information Division of the Ministry of Health, as well as other key partners, to lead the design, implementation, and scale up of the prioritized digital health technologies. The Digital Health Specialist will jointly report to the MOH as well as to the Principal and Policy Lead at HealthEnabled.
Period of contract: Full Time, March 2017 – October 2017 with possibility of extension
Location: Kampala, Uganda, with occasional travel within the country
Responsibilities:
• Coordinate and lead a diverse team of stakeholders to support the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and scale up of digital technologies to accelerate the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV in Uganda.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in Uganda, South Africa, and the United States to ensure the smooth and sustainable implementation of prioritized digital health tools in Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)-supported facilities.
• This position is seconded to the Health Information Division of the Ministry of Health. The consultant will be responsible for relationship building and collaboration with the Health Information Division and other relevant Divisions and staff, including the PMTCT Unit, to ensure project activities are aligned with Ministry priorities and strategies.
• Understand and consider national policy requirements, including privacy and security requirements, in the design and implementation of interventions.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health to develop and implement a national digital health strategy for EMTCT in Uganda.
• Represent the Faster to Zero Initiative and its partners professionally at all times.
• Regularly engage with other implementing partners and institutions working in digital health and EMTCT to minimize duplication and enhance collaboration.
Digital Health Program Manager: Consultant for Faster to Zero Project (Uganda) February 15, 2017
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• Contribute to project reporting and regular communication with project partners.
• Approximately 30% travel, primarily to Southwest Uganda.
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Deliverables EMTCT Digital Health Tool and Design Testing |
Oversee the development of the tool, working with the developers and project partners to ensure that the tool meets the desired specifications. |
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Test the implementation of the prioritized tool, make appropriate adjustments in response to tests and feedback, and work with project partners to implement in selected sites in Southwest Uganda. |
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Finalize and ensure consistent implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan for project activities, including the development of a system to track and project indicators throughout the project lifecycle. |
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Pilot implementation of Digital Health Tools |
Conduct trainings and trainings of trainers to ensure relevant staff and intended users learn the skills necessary to operate and maintain prioritized digital health tools. |
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Conduct quality assurance monitoring through site visits with facilities and trainers to support consistent implementation. |
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Work with internal research and analytics function and outside vendors to establish appropriate metrics analysis and regular reporting, including data insights and recommendations. |
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Phase 1 (pilot sites) implementation completed. |
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Capacity Strengthening |
Develop, coordinate, and support an expert network for digital health technology with the potential for sustainability beyond the lifecycle of the project. |
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Research and advise key stakeholders on digital health best practices to help advance an effective program. |
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Data Monitoring and Use |
Carry-out data mapping, flow and design for back-end dashboard for improved tracking and reduced loss to follow up. |
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Scale Up Plans |
Develop National Digital Health Strategy for EMTCT in collaboration with Ministry of Health, Implementing Partners, and the Technical Working Group for mHealth. |
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Develop scale-up plans for prioritized digital health tools in collaboration with Ministry of Health, Implementing Partners, and the Technical Working Group for mHealth. |
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Ongoing M&E and Final Project Report Draft |
Master’s Degree in Informatics, Public Health, or related field
• 3-5 years professional experience in implementing and managing digital health or mHealth programs in limited-resource settings
• Experience working in Uganda
• Experience working with national information systems and/or setting up an enterprise architecture and health information exchange
• Experience designing and implementing digital and mobile applications
• Experience in developing and implementing electronic medical record systems advantageous
• Experience working in a complex policy environment
• Demonstrated team work and stakeholder management
• Experience working with Ministries of Health preferred
• Interest and skills in capacity building
• Experience in program monitoring and evaluation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment and manage a variety of tasks with limited time and support
How to Apply:
Please send an email with the subject “Last Name_EOI for Faster to Zero Uganda Consultancy” to info@healthenabled.org with your CV, contact details and a brief expression of interest that includes your experience and salary expectations by Thursday, 24 February 2017.
