National Digital Health Consultant, Zanzibar, Tanzania (32 Months)

UNICEF works in a number of the world’s hardest locations, to achieve the world’s most deprived youngsters. To avoid wasting their lives. To defend their rights. To assist them fulfill their potential. 

Throughout 190 international locations and territories, we work for each youngster, in all places, on daily basis, to construct a greater world for everybody. 

And we by no means surrender. 

For each youngster, Well being 

UNICEF endeavours to collaborate with the MOH to strengthen the digital system ecosystem with a view to foster effectivity, accessibility, knowledge pushed determination making and to create a digital well being ecosystem adaptable and responsive to the evolving wants of the inhabitants. Key focus areas embody enhancing the performance of the digital Medical File (eMR), integrating present data administration methods, introducing well being workforce collaborative platforms, implementing a supportive supervision digital device, and scaling up digital shopper suggestions mechanisms. UNICEF’s strategy is geared in direction of constructing a basis for lasting enhancements in healthcare supply by means of digital means.
In opposition to this backdrop, UNICEF seeks three Consultants to propel Zanzibar in direction of a future the place expertise serves as an integral catalyst for advancing well being outcomes throughout the archipelago. The main target extends past speedy challenges, aiming for sustained and evolving digital well being options.
The aim of this consultancy is to supply technical help to the MoH in operationalizing its Digital Well being Technique. Via this consultancy, UNICEF will strengthen the digital well being ecosystem in Zanzibar by constructing the capability of the employees within the Data, Communication, and Know-how (ICT) Division of the MOH and optimizing the performance and use of digital well being data.
methods. In the end, the technical help supplied by the consultants will enhance the capability of the ICT Division of the MOH to strengthen the digital well being ecosystem, use digital options for high quality enchancment, and institutionalize the usage of shopper suggestions mechanisms. The implementation of those actions is important to finalize the operationalization of Digital Well being Technique (2020-2025).
The deliverables generated by means of this consultancy will probably be primarily utilized by the Data, Communication and Know-how (ICT) Unit of the MOH to steer the path of the well being system digitalization course of. Well being managers will use the data generated to enhance well being outcomes, drive well being inputs for higher effectivity, and enhance the administration of the well being workforce. Secondary customers will embody well being staff, group well being staff and sufferers as a part of the efforts to advertise the supply of high quality PHC companies.

How will you make a distinction? 

The consultants will contribute to attaining the beneath listed outputs:
Deliverable 1: Strengthening the Digital Well being Ecosystem
The digital well being ecosystem is a broad and interconnected community containing numerous applied sciences, companies, and methods. The already present authorities digital well being methods are Jamii ni Afya, which collects patient-level knowledge from the group, Zan eMR, which gathers patient-level case-based well being data, and DHIS-2, a device for accumulating, analysing, and presenting facility-level well being knowledge. At the moment, these methods function in isolation and don’t perform to their fullest potential. The advisor will probably be accountable to:
  1. Construct the capability of the Data, Communication, and Know-how (ICT) Division to advertise the right use and upkeep of the present digital well being platforms (i.e. DHIS-2, Jamii ni Afya, and ZanEMR)
  2. Replace the performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya to allow seamless knowledge alternate integration between these methods.
  3. Create digital integration pathways for key methods by creating open software programming interfaces to permit any integration with different well being data methods.
  4. Create a user-friendly Govt Information Visualization Dashboard to attract upon chosen indicators sourced from the related data methods to watch and intuitively analyse well being final result tendencies.
  5. Develop a standardized important ICT gear checklist in any respect ranges together with a upkeep and alternative planto promote long-term performance.
Deliverables 2: Enhancing Digital Options for High quality Enchancment
Supportive supervision, peer alternate, and the usage of knowledge for decision-making are central to the advance of high quality of care throughout all ranges of the well being system. The MOH acknowledges the usage of digital well being platforms to streamline and produce to scale high quality enchancment initiatives cost-effectively. The advisor will probably be accountable to:
  1. Design, develop, and roll out a digital supportive supervision resolution to allow supervisors throughout all ranges to evaluate efficiency, foster motivation, and implement corrective actions.
  2. Design, develop, and roll a peer alternate collaborative device to foster a tradition of knowledge-sharing amongst healthcare staff.
  3. Combine supportive supervision and peer alternate digital collaborative options with DHIS-2 within the spirit of efficiently operationalizing the Digital Well being Technique.
  4. Foster a tradition of information use for high quality enchancment by capacitating Well being staff and managers with the abilities to extract, analyses, and interpret knowledge from all of the improved methods.
Deliverables 3: Institutionalizing the Shopper Suggestions Mechanism
The institutionalization of a Shopper Suggestions Mechanism marks a pivotal stride in fostering a patient-centric healthcare system in Zanzibar. The platform is designed to empower people and communities by offering them with a structured channel to specific their opinions, issues, and strategies concerning healthcare companies acquired. The advisor will probably be accountable to:
  1. Increase the content material of Zan Afya Maoni to accommodate the sufferers’ experiences with main well being care (PHC) companies.
  2. Combine Zan Afya Maoni with Jamii ni Afya to spice up registration whereby all purchasers registered by CHWs (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) will mechanically be registered into Afya Zan Maoni for offering suggestions.
  3. Construct the capability of the ICT Division of the MOH to make use of and preserve Zan Afya Maoni.
OUTPUT DELIVERABLE EXPECTED DATE
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened. Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, and the event of a standardized ICT gear checklist 15/07/2024
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced. Progress report on the design of the peer alternate collaborative digital device 15/07/2024
The Digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened. Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, and the event of a standardized ICT gear checklist. 15/10/2024
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design of the peer alternate collaborative digital device 15/10/2024
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, and the event of a standardized ICT gear checklist. 15/01/2025
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, the event of a standardized ICT gear checklist and of the intuitive and user-friendly Govt Information Visualization Dashboard 15/04/2025
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced. Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution. 15/04/2025
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened. Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, the event of a standardized ICT gear checklist and of the intuitive and user-friendly Govt Information Visualisation Dashboard 15/07/2025
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution. 15/7/2025
The Shopper Suggestions Mechanism is institutionalised Progress replace on the growth of the content material of Afya Zan Maoni 15/7/2025
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, the event of a standardised ICT gear checklist and of the intuitive and user-friendly Govt Information Visualisation Dashboard 15/10/2025
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution, the replace the digital pathways for of the peer alternate collaborative too 15/10/2025
The Shopper Suggestions Mechanism is institutionalised Progress replace on the growth of the content material of Afya Zan Maoni 15/10/2025
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division, the up to date performance and illness classification in DHIS-2, ZanEMR, and Jamii ni Afya, the creation of digital integration pathways for key methods, the event of a standardised ICT gear checklist and of the intuitive and user-friendly Govt Information Visualisation Dashboard 15/01/2026
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution, 15/01/2026
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution, the combination of the options with DHIS-2, the use for knowledge for determination making. 15/04/2026
The usage of digital options for high quality enchancment is enhanced Progress report on the design, improvement and roll-out of a digital supportive supervision resolution and replace the digital pathways for the peer alternate collaborative device, the combination of the options with DHIS-2, the use for knowledge for determination making. 15/07/2026
The Shopper Suggestions Mechanism is institutionalised Construct capability of the ICT Division of the MOH to make use of and preserve Afya Zan Maoni 15/01/2027
The digital Well being Ecosystem is strengthened Quarterly progress report on capability constructing of the ICT Division 30/01/2027

To qualify as an advocate for each youngster you’ll have… 

  • Bachelor’s diploma in pc science, Data Know-how, Enterprise Administration, arithmetic, engineering, or associated space. Grasp’s will probably be an added benefit.
  • 10 years progressively accountable skilled work expertise at nationwide stage in software program developments and Well being methods strengthening.
  • Expertise in A number of OS platforms with sturdy emphasis on Linux (CentOS, Pink Hat, Ubuntu), Mac
    OS X, and Home windows methods
  • Understanding of healthcare processes, workflows, and terminologies.
  • Data of healthcare laws, requirements, and compliance necessities.
  • Proficiency in programming languages related to well being data methods (e.g., Java, Python, SQL).
  • Data and expertise of utilizing OpenHIM, OpenHI, OpenSRP, Open MRS, RapidSMS, RapidPro
    andDHIS2 (District Well being Data System2)2 is an asset.
  • Expertise in establishing and managing SMS gateway and integration of cellular applied sciences in
    healthcare.
  • Database design and administration abilities in addition to internet improvement abilities for creating person interfaces.
  • Familiarity with software program improvement methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
  • Information modelling and database structure, knowledge high quality assurance and validation in addition to warehousing and knowledge integration.
  • Understanding of well being knowledge alternate requirements (HL7, FHIR).
  • Integration of numerous healthcare methods and knowledge sources.
  • Designing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces together with usability testing.
  • Planning and executing tasks associated to well being data methods.
  • Managing the transition from present methods to new ones.
  • Dealing with resistance to vary inside healthcare organizations.
  • Implementing knowledge analytics instruments for well being insights.
  • Producing significant studies for decision-makers.
  • Growth of cellular well being purposes.
  • Holding updated with evolving healthcare applied sciences and requirements.
  • Successfully speaking with healthcare professionals and IT groups.

For each Youngster, you exhibit… 

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Belief, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). 

To view our competency framework, please go to  here

UNICEF is right here to serve the world’s most deprived youngsters and our international workforce should replicate the range of these youngsters. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, no matter their race/ethnicity, age, incapacity, gender identification, sexual orientation, faith, nationality, socio-economic background, or every other private attribute.

UNICEF gives reasonable accommodation for consultants/particular person contractors with disabilities. This will embody, for instance, accessible software program, journey help for missions or private attendants. We encourage you to reveal your incapacity throughout your software in case you want affordable lodging through the choice course of and afterwards in your task. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance coverage on conduct that’s incompatible with the goals and aims of the United Nations and UNICEF, together with sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF additionally adheres to strict youngster safeguarding ideas. All chosen candidates will probably be anticipated to stick to those requirements and ideas and can due to this fact endure rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will embody the verification of educational credential(s) and employment historical past. Chosen candidates could also be required to supply further data to conduct a background examine. 

 

Remarks:  

Solely shortlisted candidates will probably be contacted and advance to the following stage of the choice course of. 

People engaged beneath a consultancy or particular person contract won’t be thought-about “employees members” beneath the Workers Laws and Guidelines of the United Nations and UNICEF’s insurance policies and procedures, and won’t be entitled to advantages supplied therein (similar to go away entitlements and medical insurance coverage protection). Their circumstances of service will probably be ruled by their contract and the Basic Circumstances of Contracts for the Companies of Consultants and Particular person Contractors. Consultants and particular person contractors are liable for figuring out their tax liabilities and for the fee of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with native or different relevant legal guidelines. 

The chosen candidate is solely liable for making certain that the visa (relevant) and medical insurance required to carry out the duties of the contract are legitimate for your entire interval of the contract. Chosen candidates are topic to affirmation of absolutely vaccinated standing in opposition to SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Well being Group (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which have to be met previous to taking on the task. It doesn’t apply to consultants who will work remotely and aren’t anticipated to work on or go to UNICEF premises, programme supply places or straight work together with communities UNICEF works with, nor to journey to carry out features for UNICEF at some point of their consultancy contracts. 

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