Health Information Systems (HMIS) Consultant

The consultant will lead the alignment of health indicators, data collection tools, digital configurations, and analytics platforms to support the Enhancing GIS & HIS Capacities project in Somalia. Responsible for establishing a specialized M&E function within WHO Somalia to monitor polio and immunization activities aligned with the National Digital Health Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Draft the Health Indicators Harmonization Roadmap and compile a baseline indicator inventory.
• Draft and facilitate endorsement of a National HMIS Indicator Reference Guide (IRG).
• Assess and update existing paper tools to track zero-dose children and routine immunization defaulters.
• Provide technical support and coordinate with MOH, WHO, and HISP Tanzania to translate the IRG into DHIS2 technical specifications.
• Configure DHIS2 backend analytics to support WHO Polio/EPI M&E targets and integrate with G-Plus spatial codes.
• Deploy internal WHO monitoring frameworks to track Polio SIAs and routine immunization performance.
• Produce regular monitoring updates tracking bottlenecks, environmental surveillance, and Acute Flaccid Paralysis data.
• Develop national training materials and conduct multi-level training workshops for data entry proficiency.
• Provide expert technical assistance for long-term digital health system institutionalization.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in Health Informatics, Information Management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in DHIS2 (Tracker/Aggregate) or similar Health Information System platforms (desirable).
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2) (desirable).
• Technical training in M&E frameworks for immunization programs (desirable).
• 7 to 10 years of combined national and international experience in health information system (HMIS) design, digital health strategy, and public health data management.
• Extensive field experience in Somalia or similar humanitarian settings, with direct engagement with the Ministry of Health digital health systems (desirable).
• Proven experience as a functional lead for DHIS2 customization, including indicator metadata management and interoperability between health information systems (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in M&E for Polio eradication or Expanded Program on Immunization initiatives (desirable).
• Track record in leading inter-agency task forces to achieve policy and indicator consensus (desirable).
• Advanced expertise in DHIS2 backend configuration, dashboarding, and analytics.
• Proficiency in data visualization/analysis tools such as Power BI, R, or Python.
• Mastery in developing national indicator reference guides, metadata dictionaries, and automated data validation protocols.
• Capability to design and implement internal monitoring workflows for high-frequency data such as polio campaigns and environmental surveillance.
• Ability to synthesize complex health data into actionable reports for senior leadership, donors, and national counterparts.
• Experience designing training manuals and facilitating multi-level capacity-building workshops.
• Strong understanding of digital health trends including AI-driven monitoring and GIS spatial code integration with health management information systems.
• Expert in the English language.

Skills

• Health Informatics
• Information Management
• DHIS2 Configuration
• Health Information System Development
• Digital Health Strategy
• Public Health Data Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Immunization Program M&E
• Polio Eradication M&E
• Data Visualization
• Power BI
• R Programming
• Python Programming
• Metadata Management
• Data Validation Protocols
• Dashboard Development
• Health Data Reporting
• Training Manual Design
• Capacity Building Workshops
• GIS Integration
• Project Management

Languages

English