Under the direct supervision of the project Regional Technical Expert, the Zonal HMIS / HIS Expert will work in close collaboration with zonal / woreda health departments to implement the HMIS/CHIS detailed implementation plan (DIP) for realizing the project objectives of scaling-up CHIS/HMIS in Oromia and production of quality information including building the capacity of health managers and staffs to generate quality data, analyze and use information for planning and management of health services at all levels of the health system. This position serves as a technical point-of-contact for the assigned zones.
Specific responsibilities include the following:
Establish working relationships with Zonal Health Departments, Woreda Health Offices and health facilities to implement sustainable HMIS/CHIS in the region.
Develop detail implementation plan (DIP) for CHIS/HMIS training activities and supportive follow-up visits
Provide training to health managers and HEWs
Ensure CHIS instruments are available at all health posts (shelves, tickler file box, MFI, Field Book, etc)
Identify HMIS/CHIS implementation gaps, communicate with responsible PHCU and woreda health office managers to jointly develop and implement action plans and follow-up the progress on priority basis.
Facilitate establishing/strengthening Performance Review Teams at health centers (PHCUs), Woreda Health Offices and Zonal Health Departments.
Provide technical assistance on proper implementation of HMIS/CHIS, utilization of information for decision making to improve health service delivery at all levels.
Regular monitoring on the progress of HMIS/CHIS implementation and provide technical assistance if required.
Update the Regional HMIS/CHIS Technical Advisor on the overall implementation status, challenges faced and actions taken
Carry out frequent field visits to support HMIS/CHIS implementing health facilities and provide on job support for quality data collection and management
Support the establishment of HSRD at woreda and zonal levels
Perform any other duties requested by the Regional HMIS/CHIS Technical Advisor and the project management
Skills/Knowledge Required:
Education: First degree in Public Health, Health Science, Epidemiology or related subject.
Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in Health Sector / HMIS implementation especially at
Zonal / woreda level required.
Language Proficiency: Excellent knowledge (spoken and written) of the English & Afan Oromo languages required.
Others: Report writing and presentation skills necessary. Excellent knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point and other data processing and graphical presentation software.