Digital Technical Coordinator (Malaria), Myanmar Country Program
PATH
IT / Development
Yangon
Negotiable
PATH is seeking a Digital Technical Coordinator (Malaria) to support PMI Eliminate Malaria (PMI-EM) Activity Project. Under this project, PATH will support the digitization of PMI-EM’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system through the innovative approach.PATH is a global organization that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.PATH has an office established in Myanmar in late 2013. The PATH Myanmar Country Program is currently implementing a broad portfolio of activities on various health issues, including infectious diseases, nutrition, vaccines and immunization systems strengthening, digital health and sexual and reproductive health.PATH’s Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases program is a leader in the effort to end malaria illnesses and deaths, refines and develops tools and approaches, invests in national programs, and builds data to empower national governments to pursue malaria elimination. In close collaboration with PATH’s Digital Health teams, we work directly with national governments in low and middle-income countries to select, adapt and scale appropriate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for long term use in their country to address health challenges specific to malaria. Our services span the entire software development lifecycle from supporting analysis of digital health needs to the deployment and long-term use of those technologies. The PATH team coordinates closely with government ministries of health, the information and communication technology sector, other global health NGOs and donors to improve the governance, design, development, acquisition, implementation, and sustainability of digital health technologies and approaches to support our malaria control efforts.To spur Myanmar (Burma) toward elimination, the new PMI-Eliminate Malaria (PMI-EM) Activity is designed to implement comprehensive, evidence-based malaria elimination interventions and ensure comprehensive coverage in all malaria-endemic villages in four focus states/regions (Kayin, Rakhine, Sagaing and Tanintharyi). In support of the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), the PMI-EM will implement and adapt activities related to case-based surveillance and monitoring, case management, vector control and prevention, coordination, and program management, as well as social and behavioral change (SBC) and adaptation in the context of COVID-19 and other shocks and stressors to the health system.The Digital Technical Coordinator will support the development of the Digital MEL system design of PMI-EM, assist in developing, configuration, and integrating digital health applications using DHIS2 and conduct training and monitoring to implement a digital health application system. This position reports to the Program Manager of Infectious Diseases in PATH, Myanmar.ResponsibilitiesDigital Health (80%)Define architecture/ design for PMI-EM digital MEL system, including the assessment of the current PMI-EM MEL system ensuring digitization, identification of system requirements, IT/ technical capacity development needs, and prioritization of interventions or modules for digitization (e.g., case detection, notification, investigation, foci investigation, and response, vector mapping)Support in digitization workshop among PMI-EM consortium members to inform the PMI-EM surveillance system designProvide technical support to convert the existing Excel spreadsheet database to web-based DHIS2 or DHIS2 capture Andriod App of PMI-EM surveillance systemLead in the development of web-based DHIS2 for PMI-EM MEL systemDevelop and pilot DHIS2-based Digital MEL system of PMI-EM including technical design documentation, development pipeline, test cases, module testing, deployment and post-deployment mentoringSupport a Digital Technical Steering Committee of PMI-EM on decisions regarding the PMI-EM MEL system architecturePlay a key role in DHIS2 roll-out strategy development, including user support, user training, liaison with key stakeholders within and outside the PMI-EM consortiumProvide ongoing technical assistance to health facilities using the various systems and support to ensure smooth operations.Provide onsite and remote diagnosis of problems faced by end-users.Conduct training sessions on using new systems and associated practices related to surveillance data collection, data quality and data use (such as mentoring facility staff to understand and use data and foster peer learning and support).Conduct regular visits to health facilities to monitor ongoing activities.Monitoring and managing systems for data quality, including completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of data entered. Mentoring nurses/health workers in the same during site visits.Conduct overall data management of malaria elimination surveillance, including basic analysis, arranging data for reporting and visibility, and reporting back to facilities and end-users.Program management (20%)Coordinate with the global program leadership, program director, and program manager to identify and proactively drive high-quality project deliverables, understand dependencies, and identify and track critical path items.Work with the program coordinator and communications staff to develop communications materials, including donor reports, success stories, slide decks, and briefing documents.Liaise with project partner contact points to gather and collate activity status updates.Required SkillsRequired ExperienceBachelor’s degree in computer science, public health, or related fields required; graduate-level work, advanced degree and technical certifications such as DHIS2 Level 1 or 2 Academy certificate preferredMinimum five years’ experience in working with DHIS2 development and DHIS2 implementationExperience in development and configuring web-based DHIS2 and DHIS2 capture mobile applicationKnowledge of and experience with web development, reporting packages, databases (SQL etc.), programming (Javascript)Experience in implementation of the digital tool in malaria elimination surveillance in MyanmarExcellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with internal colleagues and external partners and stakeholdersAbility to multitask with ease, adapting to frequently changing priorities or environmentExcellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex ideas to diverse audiencesEnglish language fluency requiredExperience with SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Cloud collaborative platformMust have legal authorization to work in Myanmar. 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