National Consultant - Information Technology and Digital Systems Specialist for HIV
FJD441/day for 20 days/month/ FJD8,820/month x 11 months, FJD97,020Posted 1 day ago
Closes in 14 days
About the company
This consultancy is issued through UN Jobnet Fiji on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO), which works with the Fijian Government on public health programmes including HIV, STI, Hepatitis and TB surveillance. WHO supports national health authorities with technical expertise, system strengthening and capacity building to improve health outcomes.
About the role
This consultancy supports Fiji's HIV response by strengthening the information technology and digital systems used for HIV, STI, Hepatitis and TB data. The consultant will assess existing data systems and platforms, identify gaps in interoperability and reporting, and develop a phased roadmap for system improvement. The role also involves updating standard operating procedures, building data governance frameworks, delivering training to health workers, and mentoring the MHMS Digital Health Officer for sustained national ownership. A further focus is strengthening integration between key systems such as PATIS/PATIS-CMRIS, Tamanu, STARLIMS, mSupply and the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System. The contract runs for 11 months, starting January 2027, subject to completion of recruitment formalities.
Key responsibilities
- Map current HIV, STIs, Hepatitis and TB data systems, platforms and reporting tools across national, divisional and facility levels.
- Analyse data flows, interoperability issues, timeliness and completeness of reporting.
- Produce a gap assessment report highlighting system weaknesses, user challenges and priority areas for improvement.
- Develop a roadmap outlining short-, medium- and long-term actions to improve digital systems and data quality, including an interoperability plan and a framework for real-time monitoring and confidentiality safeguards.
- Update standard operating procedures for data entry, reporting, validation and confidentiality, and develop data governance guidelines covering roles, permissions and oversight.
- Create training modules for health workers and programme staff on system use, data quality and troubleshooting.
- Develop and implement a capacity-building and knowledge-transfer plan, including mentoring sessions with the MHMS Digital Health Officer.
- Develop a linkage plan and data exchange specifications between PATIS/PATIS-CMRIS, Tamanu, STARLIMS, mSupply and the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System, and document progress on implemented linkages and testing outcomes.
About the successful candidate
- University degree in IT, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master's degree and IT certifications desirable).
- At least 2 years' experience developing, integrating and managing health information systems.
- Experience in system design, database management, data interoperability and user training for digital health platforms.
- Desirable experience working with the UN system and the Fijian Government.
- Desirable expertise in information systems design and integration, including interoperability and secure data exchange.
- Desirable familiarity with DHIS2, PATIS, Tamanu or similar platforms, and understanding of API-based system linkages and cloud-based architecture.
- Desirable experience developing SOPs, governance frameworks, data quality protocols, and delivering user training or mentoring.
- Fluency in English, plus strong communication, teamwork and partnership-building competencies.