Regional Technical Advisor (Francophone) - Data.FI

Regional Technical Advisor (Francophone) - Data.FI

About Palladium:

Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.

Position Summary: The Regional Technical Advisor provides expert guidance on the design, enhancement, management and integration of national health information systems. The role supports interoperability initiatives, digital architecture reviews, system assessments, and alignment with health data standards. This position works closely with local MOH and implementing partners to ensure effective and sustainable HIS interventions.

Location: Burundi, Niger, Cote d'Ivoire

Reports to: Project Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical efforts to design, configure, and optimize national HIS platforms, including DHIS2, EMRs, LMIS, and associated data exchange services, ensuring they are aligned with user needs and programmatic priorities for HIV, malaria, maternal and child health (MCH), and life-saving interventions.

• Provide strategic guidance on interoperability architecture and standards, including the adoption and implementation of OpenHIE architecture, HL7 FHIR profiles, and OpenHIM-based mediation layers, to support seamless integration between DHIS2, LMIS, EMRs, laboratory, and supply chain systems.

• Lead or support enterprise-level system assessments and digital maturity diagnostics, including the documentation of current-state architecture, identification of gaps, and formulation of scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure recommendations tailored to the country context.

• Represent Data.FI in technical working groups (TWGs) and national coordination forums, including the HIS TWG and Interoperability Committee. Actively contributes to the planning, facilitation, and documentation of technical convenings.

• Strengthen local technical capacity and sustainability by mentoring HIS staff at national and regional levels, reviewing technical documentation, and contributing to training or peer exchange efforts where needed.

• Lead and advise on growth and business development across Francophone Africa through partnerships and marketing.

• Provide management support to Francophone country teams, with a focus on client and partner engagement, ensuring compliance, risk management, and the advancement of sustainable business strategies.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or Public Health.

• Deep knowledge of interoperability standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR, OpenHIE, IHE profiles) and digital health architecture principles.

• Experience conducting system architecture reviews, digital maturity assessments, or HIS landscape analyses.

• Familiarity with software development processes, agile methodologies, and digital system lifecycle management.

• Demonstrated experience working with Ministries of Health or public health programs.

• Proficiency in French and English is required.

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