other
Added 2 days agoHealth Information Systems Advisor, the STRengthening Infectious disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Project
at Path
UgandaOn-site
Responsibilities
- Design and implement centralized data pipelines and dashboards to support real-time analysis, reporting, and decision-making.
- Conduct assessments of surveillance architecture, data flows, and system interoperability across human and animal health sectors.
- Develop secure data-sharing protocols and governance frameworks to support multisectoral collaboration and sustainability.
- Collaborate with government stakeholders and partners to ensure HIS systems are responsive to national priorities and sustainably institutionalized.
- Facilitate regular data-sharing forums and technical workshops to review outputs, troubleshoot issues, and promote coordination across sectors.
- Support country and partner technical staff to ensure project activities are on track and informed by technical expertise.
- Review and revise project and donor reports; contribute to publications, external communications, and technical documentation.
Requirements
- experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.
- The Health Information Systems Advisor must meet or exceed the required qualifications listed below.
- experience: Master’s degree or international equivalent in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, health informatics, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of
- experience in HIS implementation, digital health systems, and surveillance strengthening in LMICs, preferably in Uganda . Proven
- experience with DHIS2, SORMAS, or similar platforms for health data management, visualization, and integration.
- Strong understanding of infectious disease surveillance, data governance, and multisectoral coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data systems and recommend context-sensitive solutions.
- Experience working on large USG-funded projects or technical implementation in public health.
- experience in animal health, zoonotic diseases, or One Health collaborations.
- English proficiency required Willingness to travel within Uganda up to 25%.