22 oct
Who - World Health Organization
Caracas
Job Description - Technical Officer, Digital Health and Information Systems for Health (CPCP) (2408007)
Technical Officer, Digital Health and Information Systems for Health (CPCP) - (2408007)
Grade: NO-C
Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two years, first year probationary period. Post of limited duration
Job Posting
Oct 7, 2024, 8:02:03 PM
Closing Date
Oct 28, 2024, 10:59:00 PM
Schedule
Full-time
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OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT
This is a requisition for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Department of Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH) is responsible for leading the Organization into a full fluid cycle that begins with the production and availability of quality basic and disaggregated data and the strengthening of information systems and digital transformation for health as fundamental pillars.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the technical guidance of the Director, Evidence and Intelligence for Action in Health (EIH) and the direct supervision of the PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties:
1. Provide technical support and collaboration for the development and implementation of the country's Information Systems for Health and Digital Transformation Roadmap.
2. Collaborate and coordinate with all technical areas at the Country Office to promote the digital transformation of the health sector.
3.
Provide technical and policy support in the areas of Information Systems and Digital Health.
4. Advise in the development and program activities required for the operationalization and accessibility of tools and platforms.
5. Provide technical support to the evidence-informed approach about clinical practice, public health, and health systems to decision-making.
6. Collaborate with all national institutions responsible for contributing to the SUIS.
7. Provide technical guidance for the implementation of the PAHO Health Information initiatives.
8. Provide technical support to develop and implement innovative and more efficient ways for communicating and disseminating data.
9.
Promote and/or collaborate in the development and/or update of guidance documents and capacity building materials.
10. Provide technical, strategic and policy support and guidance for strengthening decision makers in the areas of information systems.
11. Provide technical advice and guidance for the implementation of Telehealth initiatives.
12. Coordinate with relevant national stakeholders on knowledge translation initiatives.
13. Serve as focal point for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data.
14. Provide guidance and support to the government and relevant institutions on the enhancement of national capacities in health data management.
15. Collaborate with relevant authorities on the development and maintenance of the SUIS.
16.
Act as the main liaison between government and PAHO/WHO on country-specific data gathering.
17. Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education : Essential: A bachelor's degree in medicine, public health, information systems, digital science, or any other area related to the functions of the post from a recognized University.
Experience : Essential: Seven years of national professional experience in the management and operation of information systems and digital health projects.
Skills : Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach.
Technical Expertise: Extensive progressive expertise in information systems and digital health.
Languages: Very good knowledge of Spanish, with a working knowledge of English.
IT Skills:
Demonstrated ability to effectively understand new and evolving IT and digital health solutions.
REMUNERATION
Annual Salary : (Net of taxes) USD $52,778.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Local Recruitment)
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
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▶️ Technical Officer, Digital Health and Information Systems for Health (CPCP)
🖊️ Who - World Health Organization
📍 Caracas