Project Overview and Role:
Translating Data for Implementation (Data.FI) is a global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the HIV and COVID-19 response. Data.FI partners with programs to accelerate and sustain access to high-quality data to expedite HIV and COVID-19 epidemic control and maintenance. By improving global, regional, national, and community/local in-depth analyses of HIV and COVID-19 epidemiologic and programmatic data, Data.FI expedites program achievements to improve client services and attain and sustain control of the epidemics. Data.FI supports host country governments to enhance existing health information systems (HIS), informing management responses to gaps in programming and sustaining impact by supporting local partner transition.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Palladium is currently seeking a Country Manager to support Data.FI project implementation in Lesotho. Data.FI will support the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), Ministry of Health (MOH), and USAID to design and implement various digital HIS components, improve data use, and identify implementation science priorities for HIV/AIDS programming in Lesotho. The manager, in partnership with the MOH and other stakeholders, will support the development of an action plan, and provide technical oversight to requirements gathering, enhancement of the digital solutions, data analytics, and identification of implementation science priorities.
- Represent Palladium to governments, donors and other stakeholders, providing thought leadership at national and international meetings, ministry-level events, technical working groups and communities of practice.
- Provide overall technical and budgetary oversight for Data.FI Lesotho. Ensure strategic and functional integration across all technical areas of the project. Formulate technology and HIS partnerships, collaborations and strategies, strengthening relationships for country ownership of projects.
- Contribute to the implementation of the Data.FI Country Operational Plan (COP)23 work plan in conjunction with the MSD, MOH, and USAID, and in partnership with Palladium HQ staff.
- Liaise with other stakeholders for coordination on the various digital information systems, data use, and implementation science initiatives.
- Contribute to the assessment design of data use strategies and approaches for the project. Advise the Data.FI staff to ensure the strategies are designed to promote and reflect MSD, MOH and USAID’s vision.
- Contribute to knowledge management efforts aimed at tracking impact of COP activities.
- Plan and manage in-country logistics for training, workshops, and associated travels.
- Contribute to new business development.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is based in Maseru, Lesotho. The term of this assignment is 12 months, from October 2023 through September 2024.
Key Deliverables:
- Ensure appropriate governance mechanisms for the various systems and health informatics, in line with Government of Lesotho strategies and policy.
- Enhancement to the orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) client management tool (LODIS) and Electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS).
- Documented requirements for Health Human Resources Information System (HHRIS) and Lesotho Continuous Quality Improvement Information System (CQIIS)
- Development of a robust data analytics and data use strategy.
- Documentation of methods and strategies for priority implementation science activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in computer science, public health, business administration, public policy, international development, or health informatics. Certified project manager preferred.
- Knowledge of project management principles and ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to effectively write technical documents, lead meetings, develop and conduct trainings and deliver presentations.
- Strong organizational, stakeholder management and people skills required, strong relationships with MSD, MOH and Government of Lesotho.
- Previous experience working with USAID-supported implementing partners and local partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment with changing requirements and priorities.
- Knowledge and experience applying the Principles for Digital Development, Health Data Principles, Data Use approaches, and implementation science.
- Knowledge and experience in monitoring, evaluation, and research methods.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with team members and clients of different cultures, gender, and hierarchical levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams); experience with DHIS2 and Business Intelligence tools an advantage.
- Written and verbal fluency in English required; knowledge of local languages preferred.
- Work authorization in Lesotho.
Company Overview:
About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.