JOB DETAILS:
MSH seeks a Team Lead, Health Information Systems, for a new 5-year, $40 million health systems strengthening (HSS) project in Uganda. The USAID-funded Strengthening Local Health Systems (SLHS) activity includes the following technical areas: human resources for health, health financing, health information systems, and community health systems.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health. MSH collaborates with local partners, from the Ministry to the community, to strengthen and complement existing health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in more than 150 countries to help ensure sustainable, resilient, and equitable access to quality health care around the globe.

Overall Responsibilities:
The Team lead, Health Information Systems, is accountable for project deliverables, results, implementation and ongoing monitoring of the project activities related to health information systems, including fulfillment of technical strategy and vision, project and people management, documentation and reporting, client and stakeholder relationships related to health information systems activities.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Support the Government of Uganda’s efforts for the long-term financial sustainability of the health sector and has accountability for developing and implementing programs to strengthen health information systems mechanisms affecting both the public and private sectors.
• Lead a team of health information systems (HIS) advisors and consultants to conduct or support analytical and technical work in areas potentially including but not limited to strengthening DHIS2, electronic medical records, other electronic health information systems and their interoperability, HIS governance and electronic architecture / infrastructure, and the development of HIS reforms, policies and plans.

• In conjunction with Project Leadership and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialists, develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute project results framework, performance monitoring plan, technical strategy, M&E plan and annual work plans related to health information systems activities as per MSH technical frameworks and standards, and guidelines.

• Collaborate with the Project Leadership and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialists to ensure health information systems activities are closely monitored and documented throughout implementation and that actions are taken to continually improve activity performance (including re-orienting and adjusting strategies when needed).

• Ensure technical excellence within budget and on-time delivery of activity results related to health information systems. Periodically evaluate progress towards the completion of project deliverables to verify alignment with strategic directions and defined targets.

• Participate in technical forums, working groups, and other meetings with host country government and other counterparts as needed.
• Manage and mentor the project health information systems team as per MSH policies and guidelines and implement an effective performance-management program including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, coaching and career development support.

• Continually scan the project environment and ensure effective dialogue and relationships with project client(s), beneficiaries and other local and international stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong working relations with key stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors, suppliers and partners. Provide effective and timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
• Collaborate with the MSH Uganda Country Team in headquarters and participate as required in activities organized in the interests of MSH in country.

• Ensure effective project collaboration, coordination and internal partnerships with other MSH projects in country to build synergies across programs for maximum impact.

Qualifications
• A professional degree or certification in a related field from a recognized institution.
• 8+ years of professional experience required. Significant relevant professional experience is also required on designing, implementing, and/or evaluating health information systems programs in similar settings, including technical knowledge of HIS governance, interoperability, and other relevant topics.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and support, capacity building and technical assistance on the design and implementation of health information systems activities.
• Prior experience providing technical leadership and/or assistance to ministries of health, sub-national health authorities, and/or other relevant agencies or organizations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively and professionally with government agencies, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, and international organizations.
• Ability to align diverse stakeholders with project goals, objectives, and result areas.
• Diplomacy, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English is required.
• MSH will only consider Ugandan candidates for this position.

• MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.