About Organisation:

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is mandated by the UN general assembly to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

Job Summary: In this role, you will make a difference by strengthening Uganda’s community health system through the design and implementation of interoperability between the Community Health Worker Registry (CHWR) and the Electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• By enabling seamless data exchange, synchronization of CHW records, and integration into the national data warehouse, you will improve the accuracy, accessibility, and use of health workforce data for decision-making.
• Your work on developing APIs, data pipelines, and analytics dashboards will support better planning, supervision, and performance monitoring of community health workers, while geo-referenced insights will enhance service coverage and equity.
• Additionally, by supporting system testing, deployment, and capacity building for national stakeholders, you will contribute to sustainable digital health solutions that strengthen service delivery and ultimately improve health outcomes across communities in Uganda.
• If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  [attach JD/TOR here]   TORs CHWR consultancy 18 June 2026F.SML.22.6.26 (002).pdf
• To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Education:

• Masters and degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Software Engineering
• Minimum 5–7 years in digital health systems
• Proven experience in health system interoperability and API development
• Experience with DHIS2 and data warehouse integration
• Familiarity with HL7 FHIR, OpenHIE, and open-source platforms (e.g., CHT, OpenSRP)
• Experience working with Skills (optional): [Insert technical and non-technical skills].

Language Requirements: English

Desirables:

Technical Evaluation Criteria:

• Understanding of Assignment & Methodology (15 points) Clear understanding of CHWR–eCHIS interoperability and appropriate implementation approach.
• Experience in Health Information Systems Interoperability (15 points) Proven experience in system integration, APIs, and digital health interoperability projects.
• System Architecture, APIs & Data Engineering Expertise (15 points) Experience designing system architecture, APIs, and data pipelines for large-scale systems.
• Analytics, Dashboards & Geo-spatial Solutions (10 points) Ability to develop dashboards, analytics tools, and geo-referenced visualizations for decision-making.
• Testing, Deployment & Capacity Building (10 points) Experience in UAT, system testing, documentation, and training of technical teams.
• Qualifications & Relevant Experience (10 points) Relevant academic background and 5–7+ years’ experience in digital health or ICT systems, preferably with government or development partner