, Addis Ababa
FHI360
Project Director – Supporting Electronic Information Systems in Ethiopia About FHI 360 FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director for an anticipated Electronic Information Systems (EIS) project in Ethiopia.   Project Summary This activity is expected to improve the collection and use of high quality routine information in the health sector, contributing to improved quality, efficiency, and availability of primary health and nutrition services at all levels.   The ultimate objective is to assist the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) - Ethiopia roll out electronic modular components required to create a robust health information system for analytics and decision making.   Primary Responsibilities: ·         Provide strategic leadership to all consortium partners for building, managing and growing the EIS project in Ethiopia, and setting yearly objectives. ·         Be responsible for coordination between the EIS team, the Federal Ministry of Health (HMOH), the Data Use Partnership (DUP) and implementing partners. ·         Coordinate implementation of the health information revolution roadmap of Ethiopia in support of the Health Sector Transformation Plan (HSTP). ·         Oversee project implementation and management for establishing and managing the EIS deployment teams and working with the staff at different levels of the health system. ·         Analyze complex electronic information system needs to envision, design and lead strategy, development and implementation of technical solutions. Support development of in-country capacity amongst FHI 360 local staff and partners with respect to business analysis, software development, and health information system design and implementation. Represent FHI 360 at regional and country-level EIS meetings and forums as appropriate. ·   Liaise as appropriate with: -Ethiopia, Country Missions, and other donor institutions; international organizations; Serve in various committees, technical working groups/task forces and teams both internal and external to FHI 360-Ethiopia. ·   Contribute to resource development efforts: identify resource development opportunities; lead or participate in proposal development process.   ·   Ensure information flow in regard to the project which includes periodic staff meetings and monthly update meetings; keeping appropriate Country Director informed of program progress and issues; identify project “best practices”.  ·   Ensure application of FHI 360 policies and procedures to the project ·   Ensure appropriate level of confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information ·   Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Representative