John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a public health management firm, headquartered in the United States, dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI has been implementing public health work in Ethiopia for over 25 years.
JSI is implementing the five-year Digital Health Activity in Ethiopia, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The purpose of this Activity is to support the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) to improve the quality of health services and create a sustainable health care system through the use of data for decision making, as well as to provide similar services to other countries in Africa or to respond to a crisis in Ethiopia (as needed). The primary objectives of the Activity are to 1) support information technology systems and data repository at all levels; 2) build a culture of data use; and 3) improve capacity and governance of MOH health information systems management.
The Knowledge Management (KM) & Communications Advisor will serve in a leadership role, handling the project’s overarching KM and communication needs. The Advisor will focus on coordinating communications efforts for the project and work with key project staff to help effectively communicate results and achievements to donors, global audiences, and Ethiopian stakeholders.
The KM & Communications Advisor will develop and execute a comprehensive, multichannel communications strategy to ensure that project results and achievements are communicated in a timely manner to target audiences. This work includes generating, compiling, and disseminating data and information, and paying close attention to audience preferences for receiving information. The KM & Communications Advisor will work closely with other team members to document and disseminate successes and lessons learned and develop activities and products to distribute information effectively. S/he will develop a multi-channel dissemination strategy using the latest information technology, when appropriate, to reach key stakeholders at the national and international levels.
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