Technical Advisor I – Health Information Systems at Catholic Relief Services

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Information Systems, Data Analytics, Technical Writing, Project Design, Capacity Building, Interoperability, Stakeholder Coordination, Training, Mentorship, Problem Solving, Systems Thinking, Relationship Management, Data Quality Assurance, Digital Health Technologies, Governance Structures, User-Friendly Design

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Roles and Key Responsibilities: Provide Strategic Guidance to relevant government stakeholders and partners by leading processes that support the development, reviewing, updating, and implementation of HIS policies, standards, and interoperability frameworks. Ensure alignment with national health strategies and CDC-PEPFAR priorities while promoting governance structures that support sustainability. Provide technical support on areas of improvement in the design and optimization HIS platforms through advisory on architecture and enhancement of systems such as EMRs, DHIS2, and LMIS. Ensure platforms are interoperable, user-friendly, and compliant with data security and confidentiality standards. Oversee Implementation and Scale-Up: Manage deployment and troubleshooting of HIS solutions at facility, district, and national levels. Optimize workflows for data entry, validation, and reporting to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Build Capacity and Provide Mentorship: Develop and deliver training programs for health workers and HIS officers. Strengthen local capacity for system administration, maintenance, and effective use of HIS tools for decision-making. Facilitate data quality assurance processes in government structures and health facilities and support routine reviews. Support integration of HIS data into dashboards and analytics tools to enable evidence-based program improvement. Drive Innovation and Integration: Identify and pilot emerging digital health technologies, such as mobile apps and cloud-based solutions. Promote interoperability using standards like HL7 and FHIR to enhance system connectivity. Coordinate Stakeholders and Represent HIS Priorities: Serve as liaison between government, donors, and implementing partners. Participate in technical working groups, document best practices, and advocate for HIS priorities in national forums. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles. Experience in project design and proposal development. Experience in writing content for proposals. Knowledge of capacity-strengthening best practices. Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ability to portray complex data sets in easy-to-understand formats, including visualizations. Demonstrated ability to perform complex data analytics utilizing software such as Microsoft Excel, python, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI, and/or other analytic software Strong relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings Good strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment Good technical writing skills Presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills. Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in health informatics, Epidemiology, Information Technology, or related health data sciences is an advantage. Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct. CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.

Responsibilities

The Technical Advisor I will provide strategic guidance to government stakeholders on health information systems, ensuring alignment with national health strategies. They will also manage the deployment of HIS solutions and build capacity through training and mentorship.