Health Information Systems (HIS) Officer II

Health Information Systems (HIS) Officer II

Title: Health Information Systems (HIS) Officer II

Reports To: STRIDES Liberia Technical Director

Location:

Monrovia

For internal use

Job Code: TECH31018

Job Family: Technical

Compensation Band: KK

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a

lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts

in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, and

research—creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated

development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries, including Liberia and

all U.S. states and territories.

Job Summary

The Health Information Systems (HIS) Officer II will support the implementation,

strengthening, and sustainability of health information and disease surveillance systems

of the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity. S/He

would be the subject and technical surveillance matter expert of STRIDES Activity in Liberia

and will assist in developing and implementing policies and processes to ensure delivery of

quality surveillance service activities in Liberia.

He/She will provide technical and operational support for data collection, management,

analysis, reporting, visualization, and quality assurance activities that enhance the use

of surveillance and health information data for evidence-based decision-making. The HIS

Officer II will work closely with government counterparts, Global health Security (GHS)

implementing partners, and project staff to support the effective implementation of

digital health and surveillance systems across human and animal health sectors in

Liberia aimed at building robust capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to

infectious disease and health threats and ensuring national and GHS.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Project Design and Implementation• Support the planning, design, implementation, and continuous improvement of

health information and disease surveillance systems.

• Assist in assessing surveillance system architecture, data flows, reporting

mechanisms, and interoperability needs.

• Support implementation of digital health solutions and surveillance platforms in

alignment with Ministry of Health (MoH), Liberia and project priorities.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of data integration and

interoperability initiatives between surveillance, laboratory, and health

management information systems.

• Lead the integration of laboratory data and indicators, events, community-based

surveillance (IBS/EBS/CBS) data streams across human and animal health

sectors.

• Support the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows,

user guides, and technical documentation.

• Assist with piloting, testing, deployment, and scale-up of HIS and surveillance

tools.

• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure project activities are completed

according to work plans, deliverables, and donor requirements.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

• Conduct routine data quality assessments (DQAs), data validation exercises, and

system performance reviews.

• Monitor data completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across

supported surveillance platforms.

• Identify data quality gaps and develop corrective action plans in collaboration

with stakeholders.

• Support implementation of quality assurance measures for data collection,

management, analysis, and reporting processes.

• Assist in establishing and monitoring key performance indicators related to HIS

and surveillance system performance.

• Ensure adherence to national data standards, reporting requirements, and

information security protocols.

Technical Assistance and Capacity Strengthening

• Provide technical support to national and subnational users of health information

and surveillance systems.

• Train and mentor government staff, health workers, laboratory personnel, and

partner organizations on data entry, analysis, visualization, interpretation, and

use.• Support capacity-building activities to strengthen local ownership and

sustainability of HIS interventions.

• Troubleshoot routine system and data management challenges and escalate

complex issues as appropriate.

• Promote data use for program improvement and public health decision-making.

Project and Program Reporting

• Support the preparation of project reports, technical briefs, presentations, and

donor deliverables.

• Compile, analyze, and summarize surveillance and program data for routine

reporting requirements.

• Contribute to quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports required by STRIDES, U.S.

Department of State (DoS), and government counterparts.

• Assist with documentation of project achievements, lessons learned, best

practices, and success stories.

• Support the development of data visualizations, dashboards, and analytical

products for stakeholders.

• Contribute to technical publications, abstracts, and knowledge management

activities as required.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

• Collaborate with government ministries, GHS implementing partners, and other

stakeholders to strengthen surveillance and HIS systems.

• Participate in technical working groups, coordination meetings, and partner

engagements as requested.

• Support alignment of HIS activities with national policies, strategies, and

standards.

• Foster collaborative relationships with stakeholders to promote data sharing and

effective use of information systems.

Applied Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of health information systems, disease surveillance systems,

and digital health technologies.

• Understanding public health surveillance concepts, monitoring and evaluation

practices, and data quality management.

• Familiarity with DHIS2, eIDSR, EWARS, LIMS, or similar health information and

surveillance systems.• Knowledge of data management principles, including data collection, validation,

cleaning, analysis, and visualization.

• Basic understanding of interoperability standards and health data exchange

mechanisms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively to technical and

non-technical audiences.

• Strong facilitation, training, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary

environments.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional

development.

Supervision Given/Received

• Reports to the STRIDES Technical Director.
• Works under general supervision and receives guidance on complex technical

activities.

• May provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job support to project

assistants, interns, government counterparts, and surveillance of focal persons.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent in Health Informatics, Information

Systems, Computer Science, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Veterinary

Medicine, Data Science, or related field.

• A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience supporting health

information systems, disease surveillance, digital health, monitoring and

evaluation, or data management programs.

• Experience working with health information and surveillance platforms such as

DHIS2, eIDSR, EWARS, LIMS, or similar systems.

• Experience supporting data quality assurance, reporting, and system

implementation activities.

• Experience working with government institutions, development partners, or

donor-funded public health projects preferred.

• Experience supporting training and capacity-building activities is desirable.• Experience in infectious disease surveillance, One Health programming,

laboratory information systems, or zoonotic disease surveillance is an advantage.

• Experience working in Liberia or other low- and middle-income country settings

preferred.

Technology to Be Used

• DHIS2 (including Tracker and Analytics applications)
• eIDSR and EWARS platforms
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power BI, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Data visualization and analytics tools
• Statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, Stata, or similar)
• Mobile data collection platforms (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, CommCare)
• Collaboration and communication platforms (Microsoft Teams, SharePoint,

Zoom)

• Cloud-based data management and reporting systems as required by the project

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity

employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at Join our team –

FHI 360. Please note that only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.

Please use the link below to appy. The deadline for the submission of applications is

August 3, 2026.

https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en

GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Health-Information-Systems–HIS–

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