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Qualifications

GRADE EQUIVALENT TO NO-B LEVEL

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health priorities, sustainable development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country teams and partners to improve health outcomes and progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The Health Data Officer works under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer for Health Information Systems. She/he is expected to perform his/her duties and responsibilities with the highest degree of efficiency and sound judgment.

The incumbent coordinates activities in the designated areas but does not have direct supervisory or managerial responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Function 1 (incl. expected results)

In collaboration with the IT directorate at the Jordanian Ministry of Health (MOH), support the District Health Information Software version 2 (DHIS2) tool implementation according to the requirements under the project implemented at the WHO Country Office (WCO), achieving results such as:

• Support the integration at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level with the Electronic medical record. 
• Support the mapping of the indicators from the systems that include health map, civil registration, and surveillance systems and create definitions aligned between systems.  
•  Harmonisation of health data gathering forms to strengthen routine health information data structure. 
• Support the system upgrades for DHIS2, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, training agenda development, and key documentation for the system development.  
• Assist in the development of the health facility profiles at the PHC level. 
• Preparation of periodical reports on the assigned projects and development of lessons learned. 

 Function 2 (incl. expected results)

Monitors and coordinates data management activities in collaboration with local authorities and partners, achieving results such as:

• Liaison with the relevant MoH staff in the designated area to facilitate the data completeness and timeliness in the DHIS2 tool. 
• Development and participation in regular evaluation and supervisory missions of the DHIS2 program.  
• Site visits for data quality checks, to provide feedback on project activities and their appropriateness against the project work plan, to identify bottlenecks, and to propose solutions with analytical supporting documentation for adequate decision-making.  
• Close relations with National authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure optimum impact as well as participation and ownership by National authorities.  
• Timely preparation of progress and technical reports requested for the program.  

 Function 3 (incl. expected results)

Manages training activities to strengthen capacity at various levels, achieving results such as:

• Identification of training needs related to the DHIS2 implementation for the MOH core team. 
• Development of comprehensive plans for capacity-building activities. 
• Preparation of training material tailored to the specific needs. 
• Coordination and monitoring of the dissemination of key technical materials. 
• Organisation and delivery of workshops, in-service training activities. 

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Health Data Officer liaises with various partners both inside and outside WHO mainly coordinating DHIS2 data management activities. S/he equally will support the integration and standardization of data management activities and collaborate with partners on creating health facility profiles. Internally, the incumbent liaises with all units to ensure the requirements of the health facility profile are met and the data warehouse is effectively used by all the programs.

IMPACT OF THE FUNCTION

The functions have a direct impact on implementing DHIS2 integration with the electronic medical record and other tools and strengthening national capabilities for DHIS2 governance.  The establishment of a comprehensive DHIS2 data warehouse can be used by other programs and for decision-making and improving surveillance systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications

Essential: First-level university degree in computer science, programming, and or information technology from an accredited institution.

Desirable: Studies in public health and/or health-related field.

Professional Experience and knowledge

Essential:

–               At least 3 years of experience in the design, implementation, and management of DHIS2 applications

–               At least 5 years of experience in the implementation and management of National Health Information Systems (NHIS).

Language Skills

Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

Other Skills (e.g. IT)

Proficiency in MS Office.

WHO Competencies

·         Communicating in a credible and effective manner

·         Teamwork

·         Producing results

·         Knowing and managing yourself

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary (Net of Tax) starting at JOD 38,969

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

– This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

– Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply on-line through Stellis. For assessment of your application, please ensure that:

1 -Your profile on Stellis is properly completed and updated.

2- All required details regarding your qualifications, education, training and experience are provided under relevant sections.

3- Your experience records are properly entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time.

– Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:

https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/enhanced-who-global-competency-model

– Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

– A written test may be used as a form of screening.

– In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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– This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.