Principle Accountabilities
• Provide technical advisory support and oversee the implementation of digital health and innovation projects in portfolio countries to ensure they meet SCI’s strategic objectives and maintain high-quality standards.
• Develop and maintain minimum standards, policies, procedures, tools, and resources that effectively mitigate risks and strengthen operations and regulatory compliance related to digital health interventions within all SCI international programs.
• Carry out due diligence on digital health and medical innovations, conduct landscape analyses and desk reviews or primary research to compile credible evidence on impact for SCI medical services and programmes globally.
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of medical innovations and digital health solutions, providing regular reports that inform strategic decision-making and contribute to continuous improvement in international programs delivery.
• Maintain close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to align digital health initiatives with overall organisational goals and promote the integration of innovative healthcare delivery solutions across all SCI operations.
• Foster an inclusive and equitable work environment by promoting diversity, supporting cultural competency, and upholding SCI’s commitment to equality and respect in all aspects of project management and team collaboration.

Experience and Skills
Essential
1. Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of digital health technologies, including telemedicine, electronic health records (EHR), mobile health applications, AI in healthcare, and other innovative health solutions.
2. Regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of healthcare data privacy and integrity, security standards, and compliance regulations (e.g., GDPR).
3. Project Management: Proficient in end-to-end project management, including planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects.
4. Continuous improvement: Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, tools, and resources that mitigate risks and strengthen operations.
5. Research and Analytical Skills: Capable of conducting landscape analyses, horizon scanning, and desk reviews or primary research. Skilled in identifying and compiling credible evidence and potential innovations for enhancing   medical services and programmes.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration: Strong collaboration and communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Relationship Building: Experience in building relationships with partners, funding agencies, and communities to align digital health initiatives.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation: Expertise in evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of digital health interventions and medical innovations. Proficiency in providing regular reports to inform strategic decision-making and ensure continuous improvement.

Desirable
• Language proficiency (French/Spanish)

Education and Qualifications
Essential
• Extensive global experience working in Public Health, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Medical Innovations or a related field.
• Completion of courses related to digital health, data analytics, and health information systems.
• Training in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles and practices