Senior Strategic Health Information Advisor wanted: Salary R40 000 to R50 000 per month

Johannesburg, Gauteng
R40 000 – R50 000 a month

This position is based in eSwatini (Swaziland) – 3-year project

The Senior Advisor for Strategic Information will have principal responsibility for providing technical expertise and management oversight for all project information needs. Previous USAID experience essential to ensure technical compliance with USAID rules and regulations.

Your CV should clearly showcase the listed requirements.
We will only communicate with shortlisted candidates meeting the requirements
Based in Southern Africa, preferably ESwatini

Key Skills & Experience required:

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A minimum of a Master’s Degree in (Health) information systems, health systems, international development, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences or a similar relevant field

10+ years of relevant experience in Strategic (Health) Information, Evaluation, and Management Information Systems (MIS)
At least 10 years’ experience in program management at a senior level
Experience with development of government ministries and the ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with senior officials
Demonstrated competence in negotiation and communication
Proven presentation and writing skills
Extensive experience leading teams for USAID projects/programs, preferably in ESwatini
Southern African in-country work experience, including ESwatini
Based in Southern Africa, preferably ESwatini
Experience in gender programming highly advantageous
Expertise in managing a complex (information system and other) development activities at the National level.

Demonstrate ability to present information on scientific studies, operations research and cost-benefit analysis, including using relevant data for advocacy on integrating high-impact practices at all levels of implementation;
Demonstrated experience in assisting senior management team and the Ministry of Health in designing and executing project information needs;
Demonstrated ability to ensure all project data meets quality standards.
Direct experience supporting all project reporting and documentation activities.
Coordinate with the Chief of Party in management of the technical components of rolling out the CMIS, providing programmatic leadership and overseeing the strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including the determination of appropriate technical initiatives
Ensure results-oriented technical components and high-quality and timely deliverables and reports, focusing on synergistic coordination of all technical areas
Advise national counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or working groups with counterparts, partner institutions, the Ministry of Health and all other local stakeholders
Represent the project in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations
Coordinate activities with other agencies and closely collaborate with key staff on implementing activities
Ensure technical compliance with USAID rules and regulations
Work closely with HQ staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation
Focus on achieving results in all areas on schedule and maintain positive relationships with GoKE officials, partners, and implementing partners

Do you meet the requirements?

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: R40,000.00 to R50,000.00 /month

Experience:

Strategic (Health) Information, Evaluation, and Management I: 10 years (Required)
Southern African in-country work experience, including ESw: 5 years (Required)
Extensive experience leading teams for USAID projects/prog: 5 years (Required)

Education:

Masters (Required)

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