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Human Resource and Capacity Building Specialist

The Human Resource and Capacity Building Specialist will provide assistance the MOH and TracPlus to analyze issues related to data use and develop innovative approaches to enhance data use. The Human Resource Capacity Building specialist will prepare and maintain the project’s HMIS- and ICT-related training calendar and will help with the development of competency-based training curricula and eLearning materials. S/he will assist the Senior Technical Advisor, HIS and Data Use with information needs assessments within various MOH programs and assist with the design and roll-out of web-based dashboards that respond to those requirements. This position will be situated within the MOH office and will report to the Senior Technical Advisor.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop a data use strategy that responds to the findings of various assessments
  • Identify incentives for encouraging data use
  • Develop data use tools—paper-based as well as computerized
  • Support the implementation of dashboards for various departments within the MOH that link to the national data warehouse
  • Facilitate the process of curriculum development related to data management and use
  • Explore options for introducing HIS data use into pre-service training for doctors and nurses
  • Design and facilitate eLearning courses and blended learning related to data management and use
Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Public Health or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with 5-10 years of professional experience
  • Must have experience with Monitoring and Evaluation in a health-related project
  • Familiarity and understanding of the health system in Rwanda, especially decision making within the health system
  • Familiarity and understanding of routine data systems in public health
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills both in French and English
  • Proven ability to work as part of a team and to be able to work independently
  • Experience with varied training approaches and training methodology
  • Proven experience in facilitating training events
  • Ability to synthesize information and utilize communication approaches to disseminate that information
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Fluent English and French language skills
Apply for this job:
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package including: medical and dental plans; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; personal accident insurance; 403(b) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; travel insurance; education assistance plan and more.

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.