Consultant III - Review of Health Information System Policy 2014 to include CHMIS & other relevant Initiatives at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Overview

• The key objective for the short-term technical assistance is to review of HIS policy 2014 to include community Health Management Information System (CHMIS) and other relevant initiatives in the policy while ensuring that the policy is in alignment with the current NSHDP 2.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review the NSHDP II document, the existing HIS policy, other existing NHMIS documents (including the HMIS and cHMIS tools), discuss with identified stakeholders (using a guide - either KIIs, FGDs, etc) with a view to identifying gaps in the existing HIS policy and achievement so far
• Review existing laws and legislations regulating Health information systems in Nigeria.
• Document the gaps in the existing HIS policy
• Develop a first draft of the revised HIS policy using materials from the documented gaps identified by the consultant and those identified by the stakeholders
• Facilitate a 2-day workshop for Federal Ministry of Health, other relevant agencies and key stakeholders to review the draft HIS policy
• Finalize the HIS policy and submit to FMOH
• Write and submit a final report to RSSH

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum qualification of a Master degree or equivalent, in Public Health, Epidemiology or related field.  

Competencies:

• Strong technical capabilities and demonstrated the ability to gain the assistance and corporation of others in a team
• Strong interpersonal and communication, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, and negotiating skills, and the ability to cope with the situation which may pose a conflict
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationship.
• Ability to resolve complex problems with minimal supervision
• Proficient in computer skills

Technical Experience:

• At least 5 - 10 years of experience on the National Health Management Information System.
• Good knowledge of the NHMIS tools, procedures and operational procedures of data flow.
• Proven experience in monitoring and evaluation

Language:

• Excellent English writing and oral skills.