Digital Health Specialist

with Family Health International (FHI 360)
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Digital Health Specialist

Announcement Description

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research, and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories.

USAID Enhancing Quality of Healthcare Activity (EQHA) II is a five-year project (October 23, 2023 – October 22, 2028) led by FHI 360 and in partnership with KHANA, Kawsang, ThinkWell, and Data Elevates that aims to further improve and sustain service quality by strengthening a harmonized Cambodian high-quality health system that will lead to better health outcomes for all Cambodians.

EQHA II builds on the successes to date of the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and development partners and aims at achieving three objectives:

  1. Improved evidence-based policy, guidelines, and strategies for more effective and efficient health systems
  2. Improved individual and institutional capacity of the public and private sectors to implement, monitor, and evaluate QA according to national standards.
  3. Improved individual and institutional capacity of subnational health systems to provide quality services to address emerging national program priorities.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

Announcement Positions

Digital Health Specialist Apply Now

  • Category: Health/Medical
  • Type : Job Opportunity
  • Location: Phnom Penh
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Salary: N/A

The Digital Health Specialist will be under the supervision of the Director of Project Operations. S/he will work closely with USAID-EQHA II’s sub-awardees to provide technical leadership and oversight on digital health activities of the project; provide technical assistance tothe health informatics department and relevant departments of the Ministry of Health (MOH) to implement the Digital Health Strategy and ensure EQHA II digital health strategies and implementation feed into MOH's digital health strategies and vice versa.

Duties
  • Provides project management support for digital health activities. This includes supporting the project's staff and implementing partner in the development of the annual scope of work and budgets and progress reports, monitoring expenditures against the approved budget, and modifying budget and/or activities according to the project strategy and program needs related to digital health approaches.
  • Collaborate closely with the sub-awardee(s) to provide technical guidance in the field of digital health for the project to ensure the sub-awardees’ work is on track.
  • Oversee and guide digital health activities, ensuring that they align with the project's goals and objectives.
  • Monitor the progress of digital health initiatives and provide technical guidance to address any challenges or issues that arise.
  • Offer technical assistance to the health informatics department and relevant departments within the MOH to support the implementation of the digital health strategy/plan.
  • Ensure that the digital health strategies and activities of the project are aligned with the goals and objectives of the EQHA II digital health milestones.
  • Collaborate with the project team to integrate digital health components into project activities effectively aimed at improving the quality of healthcare.
  • Establish a two-way alignment mechanism where the project's digital health strategies and implementations feed into the MOH’s digital health strategies, and vice versa.
  • Provide training and capacity-building opportunities for MOH staff and other relevant stakeholders in digital health when needed.
  • Empower local healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement and manage digital health solutions.
  • Ensure that all digital health activities adhere to data security and privacy regulations and best practices.
  • Prepare regular progress reports on the progress of digital health initiatives, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
  • Work with relevant Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team, technical team, and MOH staff to develop, monitor, and analyze relevant indicators for measurement of digital health solutions performance and outcomes.
  • Develops and update annual, and quarterly work plans report, and knowledge products including a functional dashboard to ensure the digital health-related activities are implemented successfully as planned.
Requirements
  • National Local Regular (NLR)
  • Master’s Degree in public health, information technology, health information management, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years in a management position.
  • At least 7 years of experience and knowledge of digital health program management, preferably in the context of health system strengthening.
  • Strong understanding of digital health technologies, tools, and trends. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing digital health strategies, interventions, and operationalization.
  • Knowledge of health information systems, data management, and interoperability standards.
  • Familiarity with relevant digital health platforms, mobile applications, and electronic medical records systems.
  • Experience in capacity building and training on digital health for diverse stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess needs, identify solutions, and drive innovation.
  • Experience effectively working with the Ministry of Health and relevant national programs/centers and departments at national and sub-national levels.
  • Ability to negotiate and find acceptable solutions when problems emerge. Escalate issues to the management team appropriately.
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer literate with strong skills in the use of ICT and database software of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
  • Ability to plan for and keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.
 

How to Apply

More details can be found in the details job description through workday.

To Apply:

FHI 360 employees are encouraged to apply by logging into Workday and clicking the Career icon. On the Career page, click on Find Jobs to locate the position by Job ID listed above.

External candidates may visit the FHI 360 Careers Page to search, view, and apply for posted jobs. Jobs seeking only internal candidates will not appear in external search results.

For additional information about the jobs above or Job Description or if you are unable to log in to Workday, contact Ms. Sreytoch Nhim, by email.

FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.

 
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