Careers

• Support the COP in managing the digital health portfolio, project deliverables, ensuring proper design and milestones are regularly met;
  
• Serve as a thought partner in the architectural design, infrastructure and technology selection- ensuring all activities are in-line with MSANP’s Digital Health Strategy, MSANP’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan to Strengthen the Health Information System, and USAID’s digital strategy and vision and following the best practices of USAID principles for digital development;
  
• Provide strategic guidance on integrating digital health into existing health systems to enhance data-driven decision-making;
  
• Advise on the interoperability of HIS platforms with the national interoperability platform (X-Road);
  
• Stay informed on emerging trends, global standards, and best practices in digital health and adapt them to the project context;
  
• Support technical working groups (TWGs) and the HIS sub-committee to monitor progress toward strategic health goals;
  
• Lead the development of training materials and facilitate capacity-building workshops on digital health, data use, and HIS management;
  
• Collaborate with local universities and other institutions to integrate digital health into academic curricula;
  
• Support the COP in efforts to create strong collaboration and develop close relationships with private providers, associations, and the commercial sector;
  
• Develop and submit periodic progress reports by respective project area, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, partners, and other key stakeholders;
  
• Participate and contribute to the write up of quarterly reports, annual work plan and other reports as well as participate in various internal and external meeting;
  
• Support efforts to promote Collaborative, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) activities;
  
• Monitor, alongside the MEL Director, the performance of digital health solutions and provide regular reports to the COP and USAID;
  
• Contribute to the development of case studies, and success stories that highlight project impact;
  
• Actively participate in the Strategic Information team led by the COP;
  
• Responsible for implementing JSI's Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI's policies on fraud management; and
  
• Any other responsibilities, as assigned by the COP.

• Degree in computer science, management information systems, health informatics, public health or a related social science field. Master’s degree desired;
  
• Very good knowledge of the overall digital health global standards such as Digital Public Infrastructure, Global Goods;
  
• Good knowledge of digital health practices such as enterprise architecture, human centered-design (HCD) approach desired;
  
• Familiarity with the USAID Digital Health policy, the USAID Digital Health position paper, and the WHO Digital Implementation Investment Guide (DIIG) is preferred;
  
• Robust experience addressing digital health governance agendas desired;
  
• At a minimum, the DHA should have 2 years of experience supporting the full software development of digital solutions for mid- to large- sized projects;
  
• Knowledge and familiarity with existing digital data collection tools including: DHIS2, Commcare;
  
• Knowledge and familiarity Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System;
  
• Previous experience with USAID and other similar donor organizations, specifically in Madagascar, is preferred;
  
• Previous experience working with private sector stakeholders in Madagascar, is preferred;
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and strong interpersonal skills are essential;
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively;
  
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in French and English required; and in Malagasy preferred; and
  
• Ability to travel within Madagascar required.