Population Services International
(PSI)
Job Vacancy: DHIS2 Community of Practice Communications Coordinator – PSI Evidence and Innovations Hub
Job Vacancy: DHIS2 Community of Practice Communications Coordinator – PSI Evidence and Innovations Hub
Based in East Africa (Nairobi, Kenya)
Up to 10% international travel
Who we are
We’re Population Services
International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social marketing
organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to
be healthy by providing access to products and services that range from
mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around
the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an
unusually wide range of backgrounds – from the medical industry to the music
business – all with unique skills we bring to the job.
Partner with us!
The University of Oslo and PSI’s
Evidence and Innovations Hub are looking for a DHIS2 Community of Practice
Communications Coordinator to support the promotion of the recently born DHIS2
Community of Practice (CoP) (https://community.dhis2.org/).
DHIS2’s global implementation scale
and scope has propagated a huge pool of DHIS2 expertise around the world.
The CoP will serve as
(i) the primary source of all DHIS2
resources, communication, and connecting point for all DHIS2 implementers, and
(ii) the central hub for all DHIS2
users to connect and crowd-source issues with the global DHIS2 implementation
and development communities and core expert teams.
Sounds interesting? Read on!
Your contribution
The DHIS2 CoP Communications
Coordinator will work with the University of Oslo and PSI’s Evidence and
Innovations Hub to:
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Develop promotional strategy by
conducting an audience profiling and identifying messages and communication
channels
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Execute promotional strategy by
deploying promotional activities through promotional materials, appropriate
communication channels (including social media), conferences and events,
webinars and live discussions
·
Expand the pool of DHIS2 CoP members
by identifying and motivating relevant stakeholders and exploring onsite
enrolment of members where possible
·
Develop standard material package
that can be used at conferences, webinars (flyers, posters etc) and a welcome
package for new members
·
Evaluate the community’s growth rate
on a routine basis to identify blind spots and conduct course correction
·
Work with the Project lead in
compiling and disseminating monthly DHIS2 newsletters externally and internally
·
Promote use of DHIS2 Learning
Resources in the CoP at relevant Academies, workshops and forums
The DHIS2 CoP Communications
Coordinator should be passionate about leading projects which serve common
global goods like DHIS2, and should be dynamic enough to work, interact and
inspire a diverse group of DHIS2 users, like government staff, University of Oslo, NGOs, private consultants, etc.
inspire a diverse group of DHIS2 users, like government staff, University of Oslo, NGOs, private consultants, etc.
The University of Oslo is the
developer of the world leading Health Management Information System DHIS2, in
use in more than 60 countries to collect, manage and analyze data. PSI’s
Evidence and Innovations Hub is known for innovation, creativity, and its
commitment for achieving long-term results for better health outcomes.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an ambitious
individual with a passion in public health, willing and able to lead in a very
dynamic role.
In particular, we are looking for:
·
Great program management, writing and
communication skills
·
Great people skills: working with a
wide range of stakeholders, relationships management and networking
·
Highly organized and a self-starter
·
Comfortable with concepts relevant to
public health, communications and knowledge management
·
Experience in public health,
communications and previous experience working with DHIS2 is a plus.
Application
All applicants MUST have work
authorization for Kenya. PSI will not sponsor work permits
Status: Consultant – until the end of
December 2019 with the possibility of extension
Interested applicants should submit a
letter of interest and current Curriculum Vitae not later than April 30, 2019
to jobs@psinairobi.org. Subject: DHIS2 CoP Communications Coordinator
Job Vacancy: DHIS2 Android App Testing and Analytics Coordinator(Consultant)
Who we are
We’re
Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non-profit social
marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing
world to be healthy by providing access to products and services that range
from mosquito nets to HIV testing.
There
are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a motley group of entrepreneurs
and professionals with a diverse range of backgrounds all the way from the
medical industry to the music business, all with unique skills we bring to the
job.
Partner with us!
PSI’s
Innovations and Evidence Hub in Nairobi is looking for a DHIS2 Android App
Testing and Analytics Coordinator to manage the testing of PSI’s DHIS2 Android
Capture app and coordinate global deployment of release candidates across PSI’s
50 network member countries.
PSI
uses DHIS2 as an organizational-wide MIS, and is seeking to standardize
approaches to deploying the Android app globally through testing protocols,
utilization of mobile device management software, more responsive front-line
technical support, and better analytics for data captured in Android
applications.
applications.
Sound like something you would be interested in? Read on.
Your contribution
The consultant will:
·
Coordinate global testing and
deployment process for PSI’s DHIS2 Android app
·
Act as frontline user technical
support for country teams to rapidly troubleshoot, solve, and/or escalate
issues related to Android app deployment
·
Coordinate the deployment and license
management for mobile device management software
·
Develop user documentation and
training materials for posting on SharePoint
·
Develop DHIS2 and PowerBI dashboards
for mobile data capture
·
Conduct trainings and demonstrations
What are we looking for?
We
are looking for a highly ambitious individual with a passion in public health,
willing and able to learn by doing in a very demanding position.
In
particular, we are looking for;
·
1-3 years working on technology
implementation projects, especially mobile technology
·
1-2 years experience providing
frontline helpdesk support for a technology project
·
Experience conducting trainings on
technology (experience with virtual/remote trainings a plus)
·
Strong customer service mindset;
highly responsive and great interpersonal skills
·
Extremely strong attention to detail
and accuracy
·
Creative technical problem-solving
capabilities and ability to think ‘outside the box’
·
Great writing and communication
skills
·
Capability to develop user training
materials and curricula
·
Experience with SharePoint
·
Experience with mobile device
management software
·
Highly organized and a self-starter
·
Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s
Degree (e.g., business, computer science, customer service, technology).
·
Experience in public health or
working for a development agency is a plus
What would get us excited?
·
Fluent in French, Portuguese, or
Spanish
·
Experience with web design and/or
HTML
All
applicants must be based in Nairobi with permission to work.
PSI
will not provide work permits.
This
is a consultant position.
Timeline: The
timeframe for the consultancy is one year with a possibility of extension.
Interested
applicants should submit a letter of interest and current Curriculum Vitae to
jobs@psinairobi.org
Subject:
DHIS2 Android App Testing and Analytics Coordinator
Applications
are currently accepted on a rolling basis.
PSI
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified
individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age,
national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal
appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or
responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related
medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran,
special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.