Health Financing; Information, Communication and Technology (ICT); Health Policy Analyst; and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E). The specific terms of references are described below.
All positions will be recruited on the general conditions below:
| LOCATION: | Ministry of Health, 4th Floor, Youyi Building, Freetown |
| NUMBER OF POSITIONS: | Two (2) |
| WHAT IS ON OFFER: | 2 year’s immersive work opportunity at the Ministry of Health, supporting its Policy Unit and Digital Health agenda. Opportunity to study a master’s course in Health Policy; Global Public Health and Policy; International Health Policy; Health Care Policy and Management; Health Analysis, Policy and Management; Global Health Policy and Health and Social Policy from a reputable UK Higher Education Institution. |
| REPORT TO: | The Director of Policy, Planning and Information through Senior Fellow/Health Policy Analyst and Health Fellowship Coordinator |
| CONTRACT DURATION: | Initially for 2 years and renewable thereafter with view of transitioning into the Government of Sierra Leone Scheme of Service (Civil Servant) |
| ISSUE DATE: | TBC |
Note: Terms of Reference are subject to review and modification to accommodate changes in MoH’s needs and priorities related to the position advertised.
- Terms of Reference for Fellow – Health Management Information System (HMIS)
The role of the HMIS Fellow is instrumental in advancing the MoH’s mission to establish a user-friendly Health Information System. This system aims to provide timely, efficient, and dependable information to facilitate evidence-based decision-making. The HMIS Fellow will be responsible for gathering, analyzing health information, working with the HMIS unit, and supporting and learning from HMIS, Digital Health, and ICT teams. S/he will engage in health technical working group meetings, local events/workshops, and technical working groups at the national level. Collaborating with the HMIS Unit Head, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit Head, and Senior Fellows, the HMIS Fellow will generate high-quality information products to guide health system decisions across Sierra Leone. This role also aligns with the Ministry’s Digital Health Roadmap by focusing on enhancing data literacy and achieving data interoperability between DHIS2 and other digital systems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Data Quality:
- Contribute to the development of an internal data quality improvement plan for health facilities.
- Develop training modules for staff on data collection tools.
- Support quality benchmark monitoring in health facilities.
- Conduct real-time analysis of health service use and delivery.
- Provide health intelligence data on diseases and trends.
- Support data validation and audits.
Health Data Reporting:
- Generate statistical reports.
- Contribute to quarterly Health Information Bulletins.
- Support data quality improvement in DHIS2.
Data Gathering, Coordination, and Analysis:
- Develop and deliver training plans for HMIS capacity building.
- Participate in data analysis and dissemination.
- Support facility data collection.
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual report writing.
- Contribute to the development of digital health applications.
Capacity Building:
- Support the development and implementation of HMIS strategies.
- Support in delivering HMIS and DHIS2-related training.
- Engage in capacity-building opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Desirable:
- A graduate (BSc/BA), Merit (2:1) or First Division preferably.
- Sierra Leonean.
- Willingness to pursue a master’s degree while working.
- Willingness to transition into a permanent position at the MoH following the fellowship.
Expectations (Candidates may have a combination of these attributes):
- A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 1-3 years+ of relevant experience in health management information systems, population health management.
To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email addresses: recruitment@mohsihpau.gov.sl by: 4:00 pm Local Time, Monday 26th February, 2023.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Only email applications sent to the above email address will be included in the pool of applicants to be assessed by MOH. No hand deliveries will be accepted. Please also note that your CV should contain your full contact details such as residence address, working mobile telephone number, working email address, as well as those of your three referees.
- Selected candidates will be required to sign a contractual agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health.
- The recruitment will initially be for a period of 2years and thereafter an annual extension subject to performance and funds availability.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION IS: – 26th February, 2023