Digital Health Consultant – Hybrid – Lusaka, Zambia

About the role

The Digital Health Consultant will support UNICEF Zambia’s Chief of Health in strengthening the country’s digital health ecosystem. Working in a hybrid mode, the consultant will provide technical and programmatic expertise for a period of 4.7 months.

Key responsibilities

• Technical and programmatic implementation of digital health solutions
• Policy development and strategic planning for health information systems
• Partnerships and coordination with the Ministry of Health and development partners
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on digital health initiatives

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, Development Studies or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in digital health, system deployment and project management
• Previous work with Ministry of Health and development partners
• Experience with digital public goods such as DHIS2, OpenLMIS, iHRIS, OpenMRS
• Fluency in English

Required skills

• Enterprise architecture
• Interoperability
• User‑centered design
• DHIS2
• OpenLMIS
• iHRIS
• OpenMRS

What we offer

• Attractive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional and personal development
• Diverse and inclusive work environment