Digital Health Consultant

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Health, UNICEF Zambia, the Digital Health Consultant will provide comprehensive technical and programmatic support to strengthen the digital health ecosystem in Zambia. The incumbent will be responsible for Technical and Programmatic Implementation, including policy development and strategic planning, partnerships and coordination, and monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. The role involves deploying digital health systems, collaborating with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and development partners, and ensuring alignment with national digital health strategies. The consultant will also engage in training, digital health report writing, and multi-stakeholder collaboration to enhance health information systems and interoperability. The position requires a strong background in digital public goods such as DHIS2, OpenLMIS, iHRIS, and OpenMRS.

Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field; 7 years’ experience in digital health, including system deployment and project management; prior work with Ministry of Health (MOH) and development partners; experience working with digital public goods including DHIS2, OpenLMIS, iHRIS, OpenMRS; fluency in English; expertise in enterprise architecture, interoperability, and user-centered design; strong communication, coordination, and project implementation skills; proven record in training, digital health report writing, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.