Short-Term Management Information System Consultant

Job Description

Background: Chemonics is a Washington DC-based international development firm that has managed over 1200 projects in all key development areas, in approximately 145 countries around the world, and currently implements nearly 150 projects in 83 countries. In health, Chemonics is known for its expertise in human resources for health (HRH) and supply chain management, two critical building blocks for health systems strengthening (HSS). We led the HRH2030 global project, supporting more than 30 countries to increase domestic investment in HRH, strengthen HRH leadership and governance capacity, and improve health workforce performance and productivity. Chemonics Global Health Division supports a number of HSS projects that address many functions of the health system, such as governance, private sector engagement, health financing, and health information systems, with a common goal to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Chemonics in Pakistan:

Chemonics’ has a strong track record in Pakistan and is a trusted partner to both USAID and the Government of Pakistan, having implemented nearly 20 global, regional and bilateral programs in country since 1985. Chemonics currently implements the Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. GHSC-PSM purchases and delivers health commodities, strengthens national supply chain systems in more than 30 countries (including Pakistan), and provides global supply chain leadership to ensure lifesaving health supplies reach those in need, when they need them.

Overview of Pakistan Building Healthy Families Activity:

Building Healthy Families Activity (BHFA) is a USAID funded 5-year project aiming to improve population health outcomes in Pakistan through stronger primary health care systems and encouraging uptake and continuation of voluntary FP/MNCH services. Using a market development and health systems strengthening approach, BHFA will support the GoP in Sindh & KP province and the private sector institutions to achieve three results:

1. Increase capacity of the government and private health institutions to lead resilient, responsive FP/MNCH systems.
2. Improve utilization of quality FP/RMNCH products and services; and
3. Empower men and youth to communicate about, demand, and use essential services.

As a member of BHFA consortium , Chemonics will lead the strengthening of the following sub-systems: commodity security, supply chain, and last mile distribution; HRH management and planning; government stewardship of mixed health systems and developing health markets; pandemic preparedness; maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response system; and the integration and use of data from different information systems The latter is the focus of this consultancy (activity 1.1.4 of the BHFA work plan).

Scope of work for the MIS Consultant:

The consultant will support the two provincial departments of health & population welfare in Sindh and KP to strengthen their use of data from the District Health Information System (DHIS) and the Contraceptive Logistic Management Information System (cLMIS) with the DHIS. To achieve this, BHFA is proposing to integrate cLMIS and DHIS data by making these two databases interoperable. The consultant will study the feasibility and plan for the interoperability of the two databases and the integration of supply and demand data. This, in turn, will support Sindh and KP provincial authorities to take, timely actions at the operational planning level, and make evidence-based decisions at the strategic and policy level.

The specific tasks of the Consultant will include:

• Along with the BHFA/Chemonics Team, participate in the introductory and orientation meetings with relevant stakeholders at the provincial level and adjust the TORs based on needs.
• Conduct a situation analysis (SA) of the functionality of the cLMIS and DHIS with a focus on completeness and quality of data related to the supply side (cLMIS) and the demand/utilization side (DHIS) of FP and MNCH services.
• Design and conduct consultative workshops with the Department of Health (DOH), Population Welfare Department (PWD), Peoples Primary Healthcare Initiative (PPHI) and other relevant stakeholders from the NGOs and private sector to
  • Present the results of the SA and issues with the functionality and use of cLMIS and DHIS
  • Identify systemic root-causes of issues with the functionality and use of DHIS and cLMIS data and indicators.
• Plan activities to make the 2 platforms interoperable so that data from both can be integrated into a dashboard of indicators to inform on the gap between supply of FP/MNCH products and demand and utilization.
• Based on the deliberations of the workshops, develop a feasibility report including the scope and design of the support package needed for the integration and interoperability of the two systems i.e., cLMIS and DHIS.

Deliverables:

1. Situation analysis report on cLMIS and DHIS functionality.
2. Reports of each workshop conducted with DOH, PWD, PPHI and the private/NGO sector.
3. Feasibility report and plan on interoperability, integration, and alignment of cLMIS with DHIS.

Reporting:

The consultant will be reporting to the team lead in Islamabad and will be based in Islamabad, with potential travel to Sindh and KP province. The consultant will work closely with the Sr. Data Systems Advisor and the Provincial HSS Advisor.

Level of Effort: The consultant will work up to 30 days between July and September 2023.

Required expertise:

• Postgraduate degree in Computer Sciences, IT, MIS or related field.
• At least 6 years experience of working in the IT sector, with a special focus on MIS and dashboards.
• Expertise in the interoperability of databases
• Sound knowledge of health and population sectors
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Professional fluency in English

Application instructions: Please complete this application and submit your resume or CV and cover letter by July 21, 2023, at 5 pm EST. No telephone inquiries, please. Chemonics will contact finalists.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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About the Organization

Founded in 1975, Chemonics is an international development consulting firm. In more than 70 countries around the globe, our network of 5,000 specialists share a simple belief: that the challenges we face today are best solved through the right partnerships — sharing knowledge, expertise, and experience to deliver results. As part of our culture and values, Chemonics is proud to be named a “Best Place to Work” in the Human Rights campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Where Chemonics works, development works. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter or visit us at www.chemonics.com.