Position Purpose
The Data Systems and visualization advisor will lead the setting up of the data management systems and visualization components of the GHSA CDC funded program in Uganda. S/he will support the MOH to use the data systems for centralized data warehousing, train MOH and district-based surveillance officers in data collection, analysis, visualization and use. This is a contract position and is renewable annually based on availability of funding and scope of work.

Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical leadership setting up, using and maintaining data systems of the project Provide technical oversight for the selection and deployment of appropriate data systems
2. Lead in interoperability of the existing surveillance data systems
3. Provide technical oversight for the analysis of surveillance data and setting up usable dashboards, scalable interactive web applications and data communication contents • Lead data analysis visualization and us activities with relevant departments of the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders
4. Strengthen the capacity of surveillance officers at the MOH and districts to analyze data
5. Lead data management from internal and external sources, including the collection
6. and processing of quantitative and qualitative data, and support planning, design and implementation processes for data management priorities
7. Work with surveillance data officers to ensure that the data management needs of the MOH and surveillance department are met for different assigned activity Collaboratively develop strategies to creatively incorporate data, analytics, and data visualization into various content and product delivery
8. Coordinate knowledge capturing, sharing, and strategic learning to speed performance-based adaptations and bring new innovations to the MOH’s programmatic work
9. Determine the best way to present data, tell stories, and convey messages to different audiences using qualitative and quantitative insights in collaboration with other technical staff
10. In collaboration with team members, plan and implement dissemination activities for sharing research results, other program assessments, and findings of monitoring and evaluation activities
11. Support with producing content for events, success stories, and other communication products, individually or in collaboration with others when called upon
12. Execute enhancements to monitoring systems, ensuring that systems serve as a resource and management tool

Qualifications:
1. Degree in computer science, information technology, statistics
2. Masters’ degree in Public health informatics, or epidemiology and biostatistics

Experience and skills
1. At least five years’ related experience, at national level, in health management information systems
2. At least three years’ experience in working with donor funded programs and teams Technical expertise in development of computer programs, software and applications Knowledge and experience of integrated disease surveillance and reporting (IDSR) guidelines and operating mechanisms
3. Experience in supporting diverse teams of non-technical people in use of data systems and data visualization software
4. Demonstrated skills in training/ orientating teams on data systems
5. Proven ability to multitask across various planning and implementation processes within a highly demanding environment.
6. Excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English. Ability and willingness to travel in the country

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter, indicating why they are most suitable for this placement, attach academic documents in PDF as one document to the following address:

Uganda-Recruitment@jhpiego.org  Please indicate the Position you are applying for and your name in the email subject line. Hand delivered applications will not be considered.