National Consultant - Information Technology and Digital Systems Specialist for HIV
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) Fiji office is supporting the national HIV response. This consultancy focuses on strengthening information technology and digital systems to improve data utilization for impact. The role is crucial in addressing the evolving HIV epidemic in Fiji, which requires robust data management and surveillance systems.
Job Purpose
This consultancy aims to enhance Fiji's HIV response by focusing on information technology and digital systems for effective data utilization. The role will support the national strategy to broaden testing, improve treatment access, and strengthen surveillance and laboratory systems. By ensuring timely and actionable data through well-maintained digital platforms, this position will help identify gaps in the cascade of care, support modelling and forecasting, and enable targeted interventions. The ultimate goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of HIV prevention, testing, and treatment programs in Fiji through advanced digital solutions and data management.
Responsibilities
The consultant will conduct a comprehensive assessment of existing HIV, STI, Hepatitis, and TB information systems, mapping data systems, platforms, and reporting tools across all levels. This includes analyzing data flows, identifying interoperability issues, and evaluating reporting timeliness and completeness. A gap assessment report will be produced, highlighting system weaknesses and priority areas for improvement. Based on this assessment, the consultant will develop a phased roadmap for systems strengthening, outlining short-, medium-, and long-term actions. This roadmap will include an interoperability plan detailing required linkages, data standards, and security protocols, as well as recommendations for improving data quality and utilization for program planning and response.
Work Experience
Essential: Minimum of 2 years of experience in developing, integrating, and managing health information systems. Experience in system design, database management, data interoperability, and user training for digital health platforms is required. Desirable: Experience with the UN system and the Fijian Government.
Skills
Information systems design and integration, interoperability, secure data exchange, system architecture analysis, data flow analysis, digital platform performance analysis, SOP development, governance frameworks, data quality protocols, database management, digital platform operations, confidentiality, real-time reporting, user training, mentoring, system roll-out support, implementing digital solutions in Pacific contexts, database optimization, dashboard development, data visualization, familiarity with DHIS2, PATIS+, Tamanu, API-based system linkages, cloud-based architecture, data use for modeling and forecasting.