Health Information Systems Specialist @ Bixal

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Location

This role is remote, anywhere in the United States. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.

What Will You Do?

Bixal seeks a Health Information Systems Specialist its home office to provide support across multiple projects, primarily funded by USAID.

The ideal candidate is a solution-oriented health management information systems expert with at least 8 years of experience working on complex health databases and information systems. The incumbent will provide technical assistance to a variety of stakeholders, including USAID, host country governments, implementing partners on system architecture, governance, security, data management, and analysis.

All roles at Bixal will:

Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal’s business in each of the areas that it works.

Responsibilities:

Support Bixal’s portfolio of HIS work across projects, working closely with country office staff and their stakeholders.
Provide technical and strategic advice in subject matters relevant to global digital health and information systems, such as architecture, governance, privacy and security, data management, strategy, and interoperability standards.
Develop capacity across Bixal’s project staff and its partners around health information systems design, digital health strategy, interoperability standards, governance, privacy and security.
Assist with business development efforts and thought leadership within Bixal to expand its portfolio in health information systems and digital health.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public health, technology, IT or a related field.
At least 5-7 years of experience in health information systems or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience developing and/or managing complex health information systems at country level.
Experience building capacity to effectively use health information systems to manage programs.
Demonstrated experience working with DHIS2, OpenMRS, LMIS, or other commonly used health information systems.
Fluency speaking, reading and writing in English.
Travel required 15-20% of the time.

Nice to Haves:

An understanding of PEPFAR data systems and requirements.

Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.

Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.

All roles at Bixal will:

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Nice to Haves:

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

Benefits