Regional HIS Advisor (Health Informatics)

TL;DR

Regional HIS Advisor (Health Informatics): Leading and coordinating Health Information Systems and digital health strengthening in the Somali Region of Ethiopia with an accent on DHIS2, eCHIS, and data quality improvement. Focus on building capacity for regional health teams, ensuring data flow alignment, and institutionalizing digital health ownership within government structures.

Location: Must be resident in the Somali Region, Ethiopia

Company

A global company designing and delivering positive impact on health, water, power, and infrastructure across more than 50 countries.

What you will do

• Lead and coordinate HIS, digital health, and data strengthening activities at the regional level in collaboration with Regional Health Bureaus.
• Support implementation of DHIS2 data management, eCHIS, and Dagu (desktop and mobile) reporting systems.
• Build capacity and provide hands-on mentoring to regional and district health teams in HIS management and data use.
• Ensure alignment with national HIS and digital health initiatives and strengthen regional-national feedback mechanisms.
• Provide technical assistance for provincial data review meetings and reporting processes.
• Implement data quality reviews, validation processes, and monitor corrective action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Health Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in digital health systems, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior technical leadership role.
• Strong understanding of national health systems, data use ecosystems, and digital governance structures.
• Proven ability to work effectively in decentralized health systems and support ownership transition to government counterparts.
• Must be resident in the Somali Region.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a global project funded by PEPFAR and the U.S. Department of State.
• Environment committed to safeguarding, protecting people, and community well-being.
• Inclusive workplace providing adjustments and accommodations for disabilities and neurodivergence.
• Global professional network with a workforce of over 2,000 staff worldwide.