Рубрика: Pacific Island Health Officers Association

JOB PURPOSE: The Project Management and Technical Support (PMTS) – Public Health Immunization Information Systems Specialist (PH-IISS) will be a key resource for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation support of the three strategies (Workforce, Foundational Capabilities, and Data Modernization) under the RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services (MOHHS)’ Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems (OE22-2203) Grant (PHIG) funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS).

The PH-IISS will be directed by the National Immunization Director under the Leadership of the Deputy Secretary, Bureau of Primary Health Care (PHC). Additional technical and operational guidance will be provided the PHIG PMTS Team Lead (TL), and the RMI-MOHHS Deputy Secretary (DS), Office of Health Planning, Policy, Preparedness, Personnel and Epidemiology (OHPPPE)/Health Informatics Director, the RMI MOHHS Ministry Leadership Team (MLT) and the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU is comprised of designated RMI MOHHS staff and OE22-2203-funded consultant technical leads. The PMU will be responsible for the daily management oversight, planning, coordination, and monitoring of OE22-2203-funded activities. The PMU will be further supported by the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 bona fide agent, the Pacific Islands Health Officers’ Association (PIHOA), who will provide administrative and fiscal support for the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 grant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the above supervisory and relationship arrangements, the PH-IISS will carry out the following categorized duties:

1. MODERNIZING IMMUNIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIIS) AND INTEGRATION PROCESSES:

   1. Serve as the primary technical focal point for the overall planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring support of the OE22-2203 grant-funded MIIS component interventions under the Strategy A3 DMI-MIIS.
   2. Be responsible for leading and managing the DMI Modernizing Immunization Information Systems (MIIS) project in collaboration with the PMTS-DMI Specialist and the MoHHS Health Informatics Department Coordinator.
   3. Collaborate and ensure streamlined immunization information systems interventions with initiatives of relevant children’s health-focused programs such as MOHHS Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, CDC Immunization Program, the World Health Organizations (WHO), the RMI-United nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF Health and Nutrition program and the World Bank Early Childhood Development (ECD) Project).
   4. Improve existing data systems, and/or develop new systems to ease the data collection, consolidation, validation, management, and analysis of immunization data from different sources.
   5. Develop, refine and/or optimize the OE22-2203-funded DMI MIIS activities to properly align with the RMI MOHHS’ 8-Year Ministry Strategy Plan (MSP), 2023-2030.
   6. Ensure performance monitoring of the MIIS Project collaboratively with other grant-funded DMI MIIS consultants/contractors in coordination with the PMTS-TL.
   7. Plan, convey and facilitate DMI MIIS planning meetings with RMI MOHHS MLT, PMU, PMTS, and relevant program staff and local/international partners as appropriate.
   8. Carry out at the onset of engagement, a comprehensive assessment of Immunization Information System (IIS) functionality, data quality, data management, and workforce, and identification of gaps to prioritize for improvement in Majuro, Ebeye, and targeted Neighboring Island Health Centers (NIHCs).
   9. Develop an implementation plan outlining prioritized efforts to enhance the IIS data modernization workforce, modernize IIS, improve data quality and data management, and improve interoperability between health Information Technology (IT) systems and IIS.
   10. Align and advance RMI MIIS toward international IIS standards and certification efforts as endorsed by the CDC; lead implementation of the plan, which includes prioritized actions for each of the five areas outlined above, and improvement in the IIS leading to IIS technology and data quality certification endorsed by the CDC.
   11. Collaborate with the Health Informatics Director, PMTS-DMI Specialist, and the Data/Sur Data/Surveillance Officer (DSO) in consultation with the PMTS-TL to optimize ISS processes and tools for quality reporting of immunization interventions in NIHCs.
   12. Collaborate with the PMTS-Management Analyst to ensure adherence to work plans per pre-stipulated and/or revised budgets.

2. IMMUNIZATION SPECIFIC TASKS

   1. Monitor immunization program performance and vaccine-preventable diseases surveillance.
   2. Track progress towards global and regional immunization indicators.
   3. Monitor progress towards the immunization-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
   4. Guide global and regional immunization strategies.
   5. Ensure Timely sectoral analysis, input, support, and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis with consistent integration of sex disaggregated data and its periodic update for effective project planning, development, and management.
   6. Make quality contributions to the development and implementation of the immunization strategies and approaches through participation and collaboration with internal and external partnerships.
   7. Establish strategic work plan and objectives, provide effective technical support, ensure the timely delivery of planned results through the exercise of strong technical leadership.
   8. Monitor and evaluate the project implementation progress for adjustment, acceleration, and improvement of program delivery and sustainability.
   9. Strengthen the capacities of Immunization staff through effective capacity-building programs in the development, implementation, and management of the immunization program.
   10. Achieve and maintain effective partnership and collaboration for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing, and knowledge networking.
   11. All required programme reports are prepared timely in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures.
   12. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination are provided

3. STREAMLINING OF MOHHS MSP (2022 – 2030) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework:

   1. Collaborate with MOHHS Epidemiology and Surveillance Team and RMI National Immunization Director to ensure alignment with the RMI MOHHS’ 8-Year Ministry Strategy Plan (MSP) and CDC’s OE22-2203 grant requirements and conditions.
   2. Under the guidance of the PMTS-TL, stipulate monitoring parameters for MIIS
   3. Under the guidance of the PMTS-TL, plan/outsource a process evaluation and/or mid and end term evaluations of the MIIS as a component of an overarching evaluation of the DMI and/or MOHHS Digital Health Plan.

4. STAFF TRAINING USING M&E:

   1. Collaborate with RMI MOHHS MLT, RMI National Immunization Program, Epidemiology and Surveillance team to identify priority training areas
   2. Drive local sustainability by mentoring RMI National — Immunizations Epidemiology Specialist Consultant (targeted recruitment of RMI locals/residents) and RMI National Immunization Director, particularly to ensure competence in timely, complete, and accurate data analysis, interpretation, visualization, action, and reporting.
   3. Conduct training.

5. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

   1. When requested, attend and actively participate in all assigned OE22-2203 grants management meetings with the PMU, PIHOA, and CDC to discuss planning, implementation status, reporting, and troubleshooting of approved WD activities.
   2. Perform other assigned duties by the PMTS-TL, and MOHHS.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND DELIVERABLES

1. Revised Immunization SOPs, Processes, and workflows
2. Immunization data forms, templates, and tools
3. Immunization Standard Operating Procedures
4. Immunization and vaccine-preventable diseases’ Information, Education and Communication (IE) materials
5. Immunization Program Progress and Monthly Monitoring Reports
6. Immunization data and information dashboard outputs
7. Vaccine availability and/or stock-out reports

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

1. Minimum MBBS, MD or equivalent degree and medical qualification with substantive field experience of at least five years in Management of Immunization and related programs at national and/or sub-national levels.
2. Additional postgraduate qualifications in Public Health such as MPH or MHA is a plus.
3. Minimum seven (7) years of experience in health programs management and/or sustainable development, ideally in low-resource settings.

Skills

1. Must have experience in Immunization Programming and best practices.
2. Experience with drafting policies to address national immunization issues and standards.
3. Must have knowledge of immunization policies and standards.
4. Must have knowledge of vaccine cold chain maintenance and vaccine storage.
5. Must have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and leadership in a team-based environment.
6. Must have advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate effective, professional, and compassionate communication and consultations with health agency leadership and program staff, community stakeholders, partners, and funders.
7. Must have computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and fluency in a variety of applicable programming languages, software, and systems.
8. Must have advanced English-speaking and writing skills.
9. Must have excellent observational skills and attention to detail, including high-level critical thinking and timely, effective decision-making to adapt to and resolve problems as they arise.
10. Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate with limited supervision.
11. Must demonstrate compassion, patience, and ability to adapt to less-than-ideal, complex, and intense working conditions, including environments with little or no English-speaking skills and diverse cultural/ideological beliefs and practices.
12. Must have a valid passport to be able to travel domestically and internationally.
13. When requested, be able to submit Police and Medical Clearance Reports including TB and HIV tests as part of entry requirements into the RMI.
14. Must have a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Office and program equipment and supplies needed to conduct contract work will be provided by PIHOA and the RMI MOHHS, including but not limited to a desk and chair, laptop, relevant software subscriptions and laptop accessories, and general office supplies (PIHOA) and office space (RMI MOHHS).
• Travel expenses between the candidate’s home base and the duty station in Majuro, RMI will be fully covered by PIHOA using the most economical and direct travel route (coach class) at the start and conclusion of the contracted performance period, including any required transit accommodation and related expenses (ground transportation to/from airport and transit hotel), arrival/departure fees, and transit daily subsistence allowance per PIHOA’s Travel Policy. Any accompanied luggage/air cargo, excess weight expenses, and travel insurance fees may be eligible for reimbursement upon submission of proper expense receipts from the airline and travel insurance provider. Transportation of household furniture, goods, personal vehicle, etc., will not be covered.
• At the start of the contract, PIHOA will cover up to 14 days of hotel accommodation, daily subsistence allowance, ground transportation, and other eligible relocation expenses to allow time for the successful candidate to identify more permanent local housing.
• Any local, RMI domestic travel required in the conduct of work within the RMI will be covered by PIHOA using RMI MOHHS’ Travel Policy. All other trips not associated with contracted work will be at the expense of the candidate.
• Eligible dependent travel may be eligible to be covered at the start and end of the contract performance period and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and pending the availability of funds.
• No other benefits will be provided by PIHOA or the RMI MOHHS. Any medical or other insurance expenses, local and home-based taxes, etc., will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. The RMI MOHHS can provide information regarding applying for local medical insurance through the RMI Government’s medical insurance scheme.

JOB PURPOSE: The Immunizations Epidemiology Specialist (IES) – LOCAL will be a key resource for supporting the immunization programs towards data management and analysis, providing a link to the current database along with other key epidemiological functions, including outbreak investigation and response. This is a succession planning consultancy wherein the roles and functions will be guided by the MIIS-Public Health Immunization Information Systems Specialist (PH-IIS) under the direction of the National Immunization Director and the leadership of the Deputy Secretary, Bureau of Primary Health Care.

Additional technical and operational guidance will be provided by the PHIG PMTS Team Lead (TL), and the RMI-MOHHS Deputy Secretary (DS), Office of Health Planning, Policy, Preparedness, Personnel and Epidemiology (OHPPPE)/Health Informatics Director, the RMI-MOHHS Ministry Leadership Team (MLT), and the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU is comprised of designated RMI MOHHS staff and OE22-2203-funded consultant technical leads. The PMU will be responsible for the daily management oversight, planning, coordination, and monitoring of OE22-2203-funded activities. The PMU will be further supported by the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 bona fide agent, the Pacific Islands Health Officers’ Association (PIHOA), who will provide administrative and fiscal support for the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 grant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the RMI MOHHS National Immunization Program Director, and the guidance of the Public Health Immunization Information Systems Specialist (PH-IISS), the Immunization Epidemiology Specialist (IES) will:

1. Develop strategic guidance and standards for data management and analysis related to outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs) and, where appropriate, link this with existing databases.
2. Provide guidance, tools, and templates for the analysis of data related to VPDs and other public health emergencies.
3. Analyze situation reports, generate and publish analytical reports and profiles of priority actions, and provide training and technical support to staff for data analysis, interpretation, and use in partnership with relevant institutions, including academia.
4. Provide technical advice for conducting rapid epidemiological assessments of the health and general condition of affected populations during outbreaks.
5. Build capacity to collect data related to VPDs and other public health emergencies and work with other units of MOHHS to analyze it to anticipate outbreaks, alert, and respond when they occur.
6. Develop, analyze, and maintain up-to-date VPDs and other public health emergencies trajectories, trends, etc., to the MOHHS and Outbreak Taskforce for early warning.
7. Support capacity building initiatives for MOHHS and implementing partners on surveillance and early warning systems and collection, analysis, use and dissemination of data for action.
8. Any other assignment as assigned by the supervisor related to the job functions.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

1. Education: An advanced university degree is required in public health (MD, nursing or other relevant health discipline), epidemiology, or another relevant field.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of 3 (three) years of experience in planning, monitoring and implementing VPD control or other public health emergencies as part of outbreak response teams.
3. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Good written and spoken skills in the Marshallese language will be an asset.

Skills

1. Must have experience in Immunization Programming and best practices.
2. Experience with drafting policies to address national immunization issues and standards.
3. Must have knowledge of immunization policies and standards
4. Must have knowledge vaccine cold chain maintenance and vaccine storage.
5. Must have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and leadership in a team-based environment.
6. Must have advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate effective, professional, and compassionate communication and consultations with health agency leadership and program staff, community stakeholders, partners, and funders.
7. Must have computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and fluency in a variety of applicable programming languages, software, and systems.
8. Must have advanced English-speaking and writing skills.
9. Must have excellent observational skills and attention to detail, including high-level critical thinking and timely, effective decision-making to adapt to and resolve problems as they arise.
10. Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate with limited supervision.
11. Must demonstrate compassion, patience, and ability to adapt to less-than-ideal, complex, and intense working conditions, including environments with little or no English-speaking skills and diverse cultural/ideological beliefs and practices.
12. Must have a valid passport to be able to travel domestically and internationally.
13. When requested, must be able to submit Police and Medical Clearance Reports, including TB and HIV tests, as part of entry requirements into the RMI.
14. Must have a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Office and program equipment and supplies needed to conduct contract work will be provided by PIHOA and the RMI MOHHS, including but not limited to a desk and chair, laptop, relevant software subscriptions and laptop accessories, and general office supplies (PIHOA) and office space (RMI MOHHS).
• Any local, RMI domestic travel required in the conduct of work within the RMI will be covered by PIHOA using the RMI MOHHS Travel Policy. All other trips not associated with contracted work will be at the expense of the candidate.
• No other benefits will be provided by PIHOA or the RMI MOHHS. Any medical or other insurance expenses, local and home-based taxes, etc., will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. The RMI MOHHS can provide information regarding applying for local medical insurance through the RMI Government’s medical insurance scheme

JOB PURPOSE: The Project Management and Technical Support (PMTS) –Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) will be the primary technical focal point for the overall planning, planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring support of the workforce development activities under Strategy A1, under the RMI MOHHS’ Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems (OE22-2203) Grant funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services (CSELS).

The WDS will be guided by and report directly to the PMTS Team Lead (TL), RMI MOHHS Health Informatics Director, the RMI MOHHS Ministry Leadership Team (MLT) and the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 Project Management Unit (PMU). The PMU is comprised of designated RMI MOHHS staff and OE22-2203-funded consultant technical leads. The PMU will be responsible for the daily management oversight, planning, coordination, and monitoring of OE22-2203-funded activities. The PMU will be further supported by the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 bona fide agent, the Pacific Islands Health Officers’ Association (PIHOA), who will provide administrative and fiscal support for the RMI MOHHS’ OE22-2203 grant. The WDS, as one of the consultant technical leads, will be expected to be an active member of the PMU.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the guidance of the RMI MOHHS PMU and co-supervision of the RMI MOHHS Health Informatics Director and the PMTS TL, the PMTS WDS will:

1. Plan and conduct an onsite baseline environmental scan and gaps assessment of the RMI MOHHS’ human resources/workforce environment;
2. Develop a WD Plan that addresses findings and recommendations for specific targeted actions to address assessment findings;
3. Conduct development/continuous refinement, coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the OE22-2203-funded workforce development (WD) activities in alignment with the RMI MOHHS’ 8- Year Ministry Strategy Plan (MSP);
4. Review, refine, and draft policies and procedures;
5. Lead recruitment and performance monitoring of other grant-funded WD consultants/contractors in coordination with the TL;
6. Plan, convene and facilitate WD planning meetings with RMI MOHHS MLT, PMU, and relevant program staff and local/international partners;
7. Plan and execute mid- and end-term grant WD evaluation activities in coordination with the TL;
8. Provide other WD technical advisory support on request by the RMI MOHHS;
9. When requested, attend and actively participate in all assigned OE22-2203 grants management meetings with the PMU, PIHOA, and CDC to discuss planning, implementation status, reporting, and troubleshooting of approved WD activities;
10. Support the PMTS TL and PIHOA to compile and collate any required CDC progress reports and other grant-required submissions; and
11. Support the PMTS TL and PMU to plan and implement mid- and end-term OE22-2203 grant evaluation activities per CDC grant requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND DELIVERABLES

1. Complete at least ten RMI domestic neighboring island trips for initial project scoping and environmental scan within the first year of consultancy
2. Baseline and annual WD environment scan/gaps assessment reports
3. Workforce Development Plan
4. Minimum 75% implementation rate of approved activities per the WD Plan
5. Provision of WD technical assistance and training
6. New and/or updated human resources SOPs

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

1. Minimum bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Administration, Human Resources/Public Administration, or another health-related field from a recognized university. Master’s degree or above preferred.
2. Minimum eight years of experience in health workforce development, ideally in low-resource settings.

Skills

1. Must have advanced experience in HR processes and best practices; experience with HR databases; ability to work with HR software; cross-sectoral coordination (particularly with partners in education); drafting policies to address health workforce issues; and licensure and credentialing standards.
2. Must have advanced knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
3. Must have demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and leadership in a team-based environment.
4. Must have advanced interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to facilitate effective, professional, and compassionate communication and consultations with health agency leadership and program staff, community stakeholders, partners, and funders.
5. Must have advanced computer skills, including familiarity with MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and fluency in a variety of applicable programming languages, software, and systems.
6. Must have advanced English speaking and writing skills.
7. Must have excellent observational skills and attention to detail, including high-level critical thinking and timely, effective decision-making to adapt to and resolve problems as they arise.
8. Must be self-motivated, disciplined, and able to operate with limited supervision.
9. Must demonstrate compassion, patience, and ability to adapt to less-than-ideal, complex, and intense working conditions, including environments with little or no English speaking skills and diverse cultural/ideological beliefs and practices.
10. Must have a valid passport to be able to travel domestically and internationally.
11. When requested, must be able to submit Police and Medical Clearance Reports as part of entry requirements into the RMI.
12. Must have a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Office and program equipment and supplies needed to conduct contract work will be provided by PIHOA and the RMI MOHHS, including but not limited to a desk and chair, laptop, relevant software subscriptions and laptop accessories, and general office supplies (PIHOA) and office space (RMI MOHHS).
• Travel expenses between the candidate’s home base and the duty station in Majuro, RMI will be fully covered by PIHOA using the most economical and direct travel route (economy class) at the start and conclusion of the contracted performance period, including any required transit accommodation and related expenses (ground transportation to/from airport and transit hotel), arrival/departure fees, and transit daily subsistence allowance per PIHOA’s Travel Policy. Any accompanied luggage/air cargo, excess weight expenses, and travel insurance fees may be eligible for reimbursement upon submission of proper expense receipts from the airline and travel insurance provider. Transportation of household furniture, goods, personal vehicle, etc., will not be covered.
• At the start of the contract, PIHOA will cover up to 14 days of hotel accommodation, daily subsistence allowance, ground transportation, and other eligible relocation expenses to allow time for the successful candidate to identify more permanent local housing.
• Any local, RMI domestic travel required in the conduct of work within the RMI will be covered by PIHOA using RMI MOHHS’ Travel Policy. All other travels not associated with contracted work will be at the expense of the candidate.
• Eligible dependent travel may be eligible to be covered at the start and end of the contract performance period and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and pending the availability of funds.
• No other benefits will be provided by PIHOA or the RMI MOHHS. Any medical or other insurance expenses, local and home base taxes, etc. will be the sole responsibility of the candidate. The RMI MOHHS can provide information regarding applying for local medical insurance though the RMI Government medical insurance scheme.