Description

 Social and Analytic Solutions

International Health and Division

Pretoria, South Africa
The MEASURE Evaluation Strategic Information for South Africa (MEval-SIFSA) project is a President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) initiative that supports the public health system in South Africa to produce useful and high-quality information that contributes to sustainable policy, planning, and decision making. ICF is seeking an eHealth/mHealth Advisor to implement the project’s eHealth and mHealth activities including:

• Supporting the National Department of Health in the implementation of the national eHealth strategy, including revision of the strategy, establishment of a Ministerial Advisory Committee and other eHealth subcommittees, and development of monitoring and reporting tools
• Supporting the National Department of Health’s mHealth strategy implementation, through the establishment and growth of a national mHealth registry
• Supporting the establishment and implementation of DHMIS IT help desks at provincial-level Departments of Health
• Mapping and analysis of mHealth and eHealth applications in South Africa
• Support of priority national mHealth and eHealth systems
• Support of other MEval-SIFSA project initiatives as required

Location: Pretoria, South Africa eHealth Advisor to be co-located with the MEASURE Evaluation SIFSA/JSI team.

Qualifications

 Requirements:

• Practical experience supporting eHealth/mHealth initiatives in South Africa
• Strong interpersonal communications skills essential; ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• Knowledge of international and national health informatics standards
• Extensive knowledge of Health Information Systems within the South African health system
• Understanding of the technical requirements for achieving interoperability amongst eHealth applications; expertise in XML, web services and open source solutions
• Experience with IT help desk implementation a plus
• Master’s degree in health informatics, computer science, statistics or other related field
• At least 8-12 years of progressive work experience in a similar capacity
• Demonstrated experience operating independently
• Experience supervising staff preferable
• Project management skills and demonstrable experience managing contractors is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in South Africa
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of time
• PMP certification a plus

About ICF

If you want to work on the leading issues of the day, if you want your work to reflect your passion in life, if you truly want to make the world a better place, then you want to work at ICF International.

Whether ensuring efficient use of energy resources, protecting the environment for generations to come, supporting cancer and HIV/AIDS patients and returning veterans, helping improve the education of American youth, delivering results in emergency preparedness, or breaking ground in any number of today’s issues, ICF works in the topics that lead the news.

We have a passionate commitment to our work and to helping our clients achieve their objectives. We combine technical expertise with world-class analytics. We provide room for entrepreneurial thinking and grass-roots innovation to achieve compelling results for both our clients’ projects and our own company. All our work is done in a professional, collegial, and intellectual environment that allows individuals the latitude they need to perform work that parallels their passions. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 4,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s website is http://www.icf.com.

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

(EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)

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