The incumbent will perform all, or part of the following, and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office.1. Act as the focal point for a coordinated and harmonized approach to health information for both internal, and external stakeholders2. Lead and coordinate the strategic generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making3. Harmonize the work of all technical focal points in the country office on data, analytics, and knowledge production.4. Provide authoritative guidance to the national Ministry of Health on harmonizing management of routine HMIS, surveillance systems, vital statistics, population-based surveys, and health research systems5. Develop and monitor adherence to priorities for harmonizing the strategic generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making across technical clusters6. Serve as the focal person for all internal and external requests related to country-specific data. As needed, ensure government agreement for the use and dissemination of such data.7. Support the planning, and implementation of sector monitoring processes to ensure strategic movement towards Universal Health Coverage, Health Security and addressing Health in the determinants8. Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: First university degree in information or data management, computer sciences,statistics, applied math, or public health, complemented by training in database development and/or management from an accredited/recognized institute.
Desirable: Specialized training/certification in a health information related specific area would be an asset with a focus on monitoring impact of public health interventions

Experience

Essential: A minimum of five (5) years of work experience relevant to the position (in health information including developing and/or implementing Programmes, policies, and guidelines as well as monitoring and evaluation in the health sector), with some of it obtained in an international developing country context
Desirable: Experience in health information management programs in the African Region. Experience in WHO or within the UN system with an understanding of its mandate, goals, and procedures

Skills

Demonstrated knowledge and professional skills in the development and implementation of health information systems – encompassing generation, validation, analysis, dissemination, and use of health information for decision-making.Expertise in health sector monitoring and evaluation particularly in developing countriesSeasoned expertise in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of health information.Strong ability to process, analyze, and interpret health information relating to UHC, Health Security, and health across the determinantsDemonstrated training skills (developing and conducting training).Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, projects, and programs.Demonstrated skills to develop public-health guidelines

WHO Competencies

Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.