UNICEF recruits 01 National Consultancy – Health Information Management System (HMIS) Consultant
UNICEF
Angola
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
National Consultancy – Health Information Management System (HMIS) Consultant, Angola (6 Months)
Job no: 540682Contract type: ConsultancyLevel: ConsultancyLocation: AngolaCategories: Health, Consultancy
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
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For every child, a voice.The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated.
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Goal:The Goal of this consultancy is to strengthen Angola Health Sector Management Information System (HMIS), by expanding the appropriation and use of the DHIS2 platform at national (health programmes) and subnational levels (provincial government and district administrations).
Objectives:
Specifically, the consultant is expected to:Ensure ownership and expansion of DHIS2 activities being implemented in Cunene and Huila provinces, by drawing on good practices and lessons learned to develop a capacity building strategy.
Provide technical support to DNSP/Primary Health Care Department: reproductive health, child health and nutrition teams, to develop program review/performance dashboards.Train and mentor health providers at national and district levels in the use and maintenance of DHIS2 platform and conduct of formative supervision.Monitor the data collection for quality assurance of the DHIS2 platform.Provide technical support to UNICEF Angola Country Office in the collection and monitoring of monthly data of the MNCH – Continuity of Essential Services delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and report to various instances including ESARO, as well as to report on ECHO-funded project related indicators.
Tasks/Milestone, Deliverables/Outputs and TimelineDevelop work plan, outlining the methodology and timelines for the execution of the terms of reference in consultation with UNICEF, GEPE/GTI and DNSP. Work plan, 1st Month, 16.67% 1st payment
Update data entry forms at health facility and district administration levels. Report on facility entry form update provided in monthly report Monitor data entered into the DHIS2. Report on DHIS2 data monitoring Items 2) and 3) Report on DHIS2 data monitoring. 2nd Month, 16.67% 2nd paymentOrganize on-the-job trainings of health professionals and statisticians. On-the-job and workshop training Extract data from DHIS2 platform to monitor implementation of ECHO-funded project and to inform on continuity of essential MNCH services delivery during COVID-19. Monthly reports on ECHO indicators and MNCH services Items 2) and 3) Report on DHIS2 data monitoring. 3rd Month, 16.67% 3rd paymentOrganize on-the-job/workshop trainings of health professionals and statisticians. On-the-job and workshop trainings report Extract data from DHIS2 platform to monitor implementation of ECHO funded project and to inform ESARO with continuity of essential MNCH services during COVID-19. Monthly reports on ECHO indicators and MNCH services Items 8) – 11) Report on DHIS2 data monitoring. 4th Month, 16.67% 4th paymentBased on good practices and lessons learned, draft strategy note for first review by UNICEF and partners. 1st Draft Strategy Note Items 8) – 11) Report on DHIS2 data monitoring. On-the-job/workshop trainings. Reports on ECHO indicators and MNCH services. 5th Month, 16.67% 5th paymentFinalize strategy note draft. Strategy note revised Items 8) and 11) Report on DHIS2 data monitoring. On-the-job/workshop trainings. Reports on ECHO indicators and MNCH services. 6th Month, 16.67% 6th paymentFacilitate workshop to discuss findings and achievements of this consultancy and recommendations outlined on the strategy note. Strategy note finalized and final consultancy report
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…First level University degree in information technology, statistics, demography, engineering and public health or related field.
A minimum of 5 years of experience working on data management, health information management systems or information technology.Familiarity with national HMIS, including the DHIS2 platform.Proven professional experience in collaborating with governmental, United Nations and non-governmental agencies in Angola.Excellent ability to communicate, facilitate workshops and on-the-job training in information technology and use of DHIS2 platformFluency in Portuguese (verbal and written) required and a good level of English an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
Works Collaboratively with othersBuilds and Maintains PartnershipsInnovates and Embraces ChangeThinks and Acts StrategicallyDrives to achieve impactful resultsManages ambiguity and complexity
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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.
Remarks:Duty Station: Huila Province, Angola, with travels to Cunene (3 x 10-day trips) and Luanda (2 x 5-day trip).
Terms of Payment: The consultant will be paid an all-inclusive fee (transportation costs, stationary, communication and other miscellaneous expenses) as per the stipulated deliverable and payment schedule.
Contract Duration: 6 months
How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to create their profile on UNICEF career portal at https://www.unicef.org/careers/, including cover letter and CV. Candidates should indicate ability, availability and all-inclusive financial proposal to undertake the terms of reference. Applications submitted without the financial proposal will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.
Deadline: 07 Jun 2021 W. Central Africa Standard TimePOSTULER