Overview
National Consultant to support the nutrition information system in Lao PDR, working closely with government offices to strengthen program monitoring and data utilization.
Tasks Summary
- Support MOH’s DPF and CN to strengthen program monitoring for key nutrition interventions including IMAM, IYCF, micronutrient supplementation, and updating nutrition dashboard and scorecard using routine data system (DHIS2).
- Provide support to DHHP/ MOH to strengthen BMS data from monitoring and supervision in health facilities, including deployment of AI tools and linking findings to NIPN website.
- Provide support to FDD/MOH to generate and analyze monitoring and supervision data related to BMS monitoring in retailers and salt iodization.
- Build capacities on nutrition data analysis, visualization and dissemination of relevant Government institutes and ministries.
- Support Government or partners with undertaking nutrition related surveys and studies at national and sub national levels.
- Support the GoL to maintain and strengthen NIPN website, develop relevant AI tools, and provide training.
- Supports Government and coordinates with relevant units to plan and report programme activities under HACT framework.
Experience Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional work experience in related areas
- Proven knowledge of and experience in supporting countries develop and/or utilize information management systems
- Proven knowledge of and experience in working with nutrition information systems including DHIS2
- Experience in development websites, online data collection platforms, and AI
Qualification Requirements
• Master level in Data science, Statistics, Public health, nutrition, international development or other clearly related disciplines
