Technical Advisor - Health Informatics

Technical Advisor – Health Informatics

Master’s degree in public health, public administration, informatics or other related field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience required with direct experience in health data system analysis and planning
Proficiency with software used for business process mapping (such as Visio or Bizagi) as well as software used for data storage (such as Azure) and database management (such as SQL)
Knowledge of CRVS or other health systems structures and processes
Experience managing complex projects with diverse partners
Cross-cultural competence and ability to work with a variety of partners from varying backgrounds
Demonstrated experience building successful collaborations across diverse teams, influencing others, and providing guidance to internal and external partners
Ability to effectively communicate CRVS system strengthening strategies and implications to technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to engage with, listen to and learn from a broad range of partners, encouraging their meaningful participation and developing productive working relationships with colleagues and partners
Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and stay organized
Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
Willingness to travel internationally and work a flexible schedule due to varying time zone requirements

Work with representatives from select low- and middle-income countries to map their health data systems and identify strategies for improvement of system integration, digitalization and CRVS data use
Assess data, information, needs and resources to generate recommendations for system improvement
Synthesize information and clearly communicate information and recommendations to partners
Advise initiative partners and colleagues on best practices for system integration and digitalization
Explore emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning and their potential application to CRVS data systems
Contribute to reference documents, technical papers and other resources related to CRVS system improvement, digitalization and CRVS data use
Serve as country lead in up to one D4H country, supporting overall CRVS system improvements
Support sample registration system development in up to one country as needed
Represent the CDC Foundation and the project team at partnership events
Participate in and/or lead special projects and other duties as assigned
International travel up to 25%