National Consultant - Information Technology and Digital Systems Specialist for HIV

This consultancy supports the HIV response in Fiji by enhancing information technology and digital systems for HIV surveillance and data use. The role involves assessing existing health information systems, developing a systems strengthening roadmap, providing technical assistance for governance and capacity building, and strengthening integration across key health and programme systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing HIV, STIs, Hepatitis and TB information systems including mapping data systems, analysing data flows, and identifying gaps.
• Develop a phased systems strengthening roadmap with interoperability plans and frameworks for monitoring and data confidentiality.
• Provide technical assistance for health information system governance and capacity building including SOPs, data governance guidelines, training modules, and mentoring.
• Strengthen integration across key health and programme systems by developing linkage plans, data exchange templates, and progress reports.

Requirements

• University degree in IT, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related fields.
• Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Health Informatics, or related fields is desirable.
• IT certifications will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years' experience in developing, integrating, and managing health information systems.
• Experience in system design, database management, data interoperability, and user training for digital health platforms.
• Experience of working with the UN system is desirable.
• Experience of working with the Fijian Government is desirable.
• Strong expertise in information systems design and integration, including interoperability and secure data exchange.
• Proficiency in analysing system architecture, data flows, and digital platform performance.
• Experience developing SOPs, governance frameworks, and data quality protocols.
• Practical knowledge of database management and digital platform operations.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and real-time reporting processes.
• Ability to deliver user training, mentor staff, and support system roll-out.
• Experience implementing digital solutions in Pacific or similar contexts.
• Knowledge of database optimisation, dashboard development, and data visualisation.
• Familiarity with DHIS2, PATIS+, Tamanu or similar platforms.
• Understanding of API-based system linkages and cloud-based architecture.
• Ability to support data use for modelling, forecasting, and programme planning.
• Fluency in the English Language.

Skills

• Health Information System Development
• System Design
• Database Management
• Data Interoperability
• User Training for Digital Health
• Data Systems Integration
• Secure Information Exchange
• System Architecture Analysis
• Data Flow Analysis
• Digital Platform Performance Analysis
• Standard Operating Procedures Implementation
• Governance Frameworks Development
• Data Quality Protocols
• Digital Platform Operations
• Confidentiality Management
• Real-Time Reporting
• Digital Solutions Implementation
• Database Optimisation
• Dashboard Development
• Data Visualization
• DHIS2 Knowledge
• PATIS+
• Tamanu
• API Integration
• Cloud-based Architecture
• Data Modelling Support
• Forecasting Support
• Programme Planning Support

Languages

English