Vacancy Announcement
Digital Health Advisor at The One Health Data Alliance Africa (OHDAA)
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a federally owned international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. The GIZ Office in Kigali covers GIZ’s portfolio in Rwanda and Burundi. GIZ Rwanda/Burundi implements projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union and other commissioning authorities in the following priority areas: Sustainable Economic Development; Good Governance; Climate, Energy and Sustainable Urban Development; Digital Transformation and Digital Economy; and regional projects in the Great Lakes Region.
The One Health Data Alliance Africa (OHDAA) is a regional project commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It works on the intersection of data, digitalisation and health to operationalise the One Health approach. One Health recognised the interlinkages between the health of humans, animals and the environment and facilitates cooperation and coordination between ministries, sectors and disciplines. The project supports the African Union, regional economic communities, and African countries in exchanging and using data from One Health’s relevant sectors and sources for improved digitalised One Health management and governance. In Rwanda, OHDAA supports the strengthening of individual, technical and institutional capacities for One Digital Health, including interoperable information systems, data governance and management, data modelling, and visualization for specific use cases. OHDAA brings together digital and data experts with One Health relevant experts to strengthen capacities and capabilities in One Digital Health to improve health and socio-economic wellbeing. The OHDAA project is part of the Group Digital Transformation in Africa at GIZ and works closely with the “Digital Solutions for Sustainable Development” project in Rwanda. This position is based in Rwanda.
GIZ Rwanda is searching for a candidate for the position of Digital Health Advisor for the One Health Data Alliance Africa (OHDAA) in Rwanda. The Advisor will work within the ODHAA Rwanda team based within the GIZ Cluster for Digital Transformation and Digital Economy.
A. Responsibilities
The digital health advisor will be crucial in assisting in the One Health data project, which integrates health information from various sources to enhance a holistic understanding of human, animal, and environmental health. The responsibilities of a digital health advisor in this context will involve coordinating the collection, analysis, and interpretation of diverse health data sets, ensuring compliance with relevant privacy and security regulations. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement data interoperability standards and develop strategies to seamlessly integrate information from healthcare systems, veterinary records, and environmental monitoring. Additionally, the advisor will identify potential ethical and legal challenges related to data sharing, advocating for responsible and transparent data practices. Their role will involve guiding emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to optimise data analytics and decision-making processes within the One Health framework. Ultimately, the digital health advisor will contribute to advancing our understanding of interconnected health systems and promote informed decision-making for the benefit of human, animal, and environmental well-being.
B. Tasks
The Digital Health advisor will perform the following tasks:
- Overall coordination and management of OHDAA activities in Rwanda, including M&E, reporting and close collaboration with headquarters and other OHDAA countries of activities.
- Initiate and maintain communication and collaboration with partners, including One Health relevant government institutions such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, ministry of Environment, ministry of ICT and other relevant actors.
- Organize and facilitate regular meetings and workshops with the partners.
- Advise the project and partners on all aspects of conceptualizing, developing, and maintaining high-quality digital solutions, including interoperable information systems, data integration and exchange frameworks, information system business architecture, etc.
- Support the project in developing and refining the theme “One Digital Health” and facilitate partner participation in the One Digital Health Community of Practice.
- Support the development of strategies, concepts, methods, and instruments to support project implementation and knowledge management in Rwanda and at the continental level.
- Represent OHDAA in Rwanda and actively participate in relevant digital or health events, present the project, and support OHDAA’s business development on digital health.
- Participation in workshops and relevant technical exchange events
C. Required qualifications, competences and experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, ICT, informatics, data science. A master’s degree is desirable.
Professional experience
- 3 years of working experience in the field of digital transformation at the governmental level, ideally in the field of interoperable information systems, data analytics, business architecture or digital health
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Demonstrated experience in workshop and event planning and facilitation.
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of Tech and Innovation demonstrated by experience fields of data science.
- Extensive background in health informatics, digital health, or a related field with a focus on data management and analytics.
- Proven experience in overseeing complex health data projects, preferably within a One Health context is an advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of data interoperability standards and the ability to implement strategies for seamless integration of diverse health data sources on other data sources.
- Familiarity with relevant privacy and security regulations governing data, ensuring compliance in all aspects of the project.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, veterinarians, environmental scientists, and IT specialists.
- Ability to navigate and address ethical and legal challenges related to data sharing, with a commitment to responsible and transparent data practices.
- Expertise in emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, to optimize data analytics and support informed decision-making.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-solving aptitude and adaptability to navigate evolving technologies and methodologies in the digital health landscape.
- A comprehensive understanding of One Health principles and a passion for advancing holistic health solutions that benefit human, animal, and environmental well-being.
Other knowledge, additional competences
- Strong analytical and research skills. Excellent business writing, presentation skills and verbal communication skills (in English).
- Strong project management skills.
- Effective inter-personal and leadership skills. Team player with an ability to develop and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent networking skills.
- Drive, motivation and ability to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in oral and written English; knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda would be an asset.
Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated CV, certificates and references), via our electronic job portal by using the button “apply”; until 19th February 2024 at 4:00 PM. All attachments should be put together in one PDF file not larger than 2 MB.
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