Health Management Information System (HMIS) Advisor at John Snow Inc - JSI

The HMIS Advisor will support the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, to strengthen the HMIS nationally by supporting developing and maintaining a standardized master facility list and harmonized data collection and reporting tools. This will involve providing technical assistance to standardize and maintain comprehensive master facility list with unique identifier, harmonization of indicators, data elements, preparation of data dictionary, link of master facility list into the NDHIS2, revision of data collection and reporting tools. The incumbent will support the FMOH and HISP/University of Oslo to conduct training workshops to build the capacity of NDHIS2 users to use the system; developing standardized curricula, manual and other resources to improve system use, developing processes and mechanisms to ensure data quality and use of information; and enhancing the data collection, reporting and use skills of staff at the state and service delivery levels.

We are seeking a local hire to fill the position of HMIS Advisor. The HMIS Advisor will be a member of the MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria Phase IV team which consists of consortium members. The HMIS Advisor will be supervised by the JSI Country Lead for Nigeria based in Washington D.C.

• Provide leadership and technical assistance in the development and maintenance of master health facility list with required guidelines and protocol;
• Build relationships and collaborate with USAID, FMOH, HISP/ University of Oslo, USG-implementing partners and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that HMIS/DHIS strengthening activities are planned and implemented in a coordinated and collaborative manner and aligned with national strategies, to prevent duplication of efforts and improve synergy and complementarity between partners;
• Provide technical assistance and support to the FMOH/DPRS and other stakeholders in the revision and harmonization of HMIS data collection and reporting tools;
• In collaboration with the FMOH and other relevant stakeholders, facilitate the interfacing between the HMIS (DHIS2) and DATIM to improve data exchange and linkage as well as use of data in routine reporting in both systems;
• Work in collaboration with other DHIS/ICT Advisor, US-based Activity and Technical Leads to ensure that high quality data is entered into DHIS2 and that data is used on a regular basis at the national and sub-national levels;
• Participate in the development and implementation of data collection and reporting tools and systems that correspond to the needs of decision makers at every level of the health system, as needed, and ensure compatibility with other existing systems;
• Oversee the development of appropriate planning, monitoring, management and control systems to ensure informed decision-making and implementation of project activities;
• Oversee monitoring of project activities and assist with documentation of best practices (what worked and what didn’t work) to ensure incorporation of lessons learned into ongoing activities;
• Work with the US-based Activity Lead and Technical Leads in the preparation of MEASURE Evaluation annual work plans, budgets, quarterly reports and annual progress reports to the Mission and MEASURE Evaluation headquarters;
• Ability to travel within Nigeria as required by the position; and
• Perform other assigned functions relevant to MEASURE Evaluation work in Nigeria based on the emerging needs either from the Mission and government agencies.

• Masters level degree in a relevant field such as public health, public administration, health administration, demography, statistics, computing, epidemiology, etc.;
• Good understanding with demonstrable, with substantial developing country context experience, in facilitation of health information system strengthening, including central level coordination and systems integration, and sub-national strengthening for quality collection, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information;
• At least 5 years “hands on experience” in HMIS, M&E, data quality assessments and related areas, with a health or related international NGO or bilateral/multilateral organization preferably in sub-Saharan Africa;
• Experience in the development and operations of robust Health Information Systems, and specific knowledge of and experience with DHIS 2.0;
• Experience with adult training approaches and excellent workshop and meeting facilitation skills;
• Sound computer literacy and IT knowledge with experience in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA or EPI-Info;
• Superior analytical skills including quantitative research activities in terms of planning, implementation and data analysis;
• Good interpersonal and people management skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other project staff, host country counterparts, USAID, consultants, other donors and international organizations;
• A team player but also able to work independently and to manage various projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision;
• Superior knowledge management, communications, report writing and presentation skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; and
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• This position is a local hire employment opportunity.