Health Information Systems Officer

Overview

Oversee the work of the Information Management unit and coordinate Information Management assets. Manage the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of data and information for health emergencies.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the team and oversee the work of the Information Management unit.
• Coordinate the work of Information Management assets.
• Manage the timely and high-quality collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of data/information.
• Develop project documentation for resource mobilization.
• Adapt planning and project documents based on available information and emergency situation.
• Plan and manage human and material resources, expenditure, status of interventions, and partner activities.
• Develop and improve field information management procedures.
• Ensure inter-cluster communication and information sharing.
• Oversee and design field epidemiological surveys.
• Build the capacity of team members and partners in planning and data/information management.
• Provide technical guidance and training on data gathering and analysis, quality assurance, performance monitoring, information dissemination, and management.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

At least 7 years of related experience in information management, monitoring, needs assessment, project management, data management, and information dissemination in the public health sector or health development sector, at national and international levels, part of which in emergency management or humanitarian context in leadership positions. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships.

Qualification Requirements

An advanced university degree (Master's level or above) in Information Management, Public Health, or Epidemiology; Business or Public Administration, complemented by training in information management from an accredited/recognized institute.

Other Details

Languages Required: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: One Year

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Annual base salary starting at USD 84,672 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2427 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.