Regional Immunization HIS specialist – Consultant

Position:  Regional Immunization HIS specialist – Consultant

Duration of recruitment: Oct 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Duty station: Based at Regional Health Bureaus (RHB) – Sidama- Hawassa RHB

Supervisor: for day-to-day activities, the RHB immunization officer or MNCH director will be the supervisor. Within JSI, he/she reports to the senior immunization advisor.

Background: With anticipated funding from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, JSI is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH), regional health bureaus (RHBs) and selected ZHDs on routine immunization in Ethiopia. The anticipated TCA project will provide critical technical assistance to MoH at national level and all RHBs at regional levels to enhance quality of immunization data, support the effort of MoH in digitalizing immunization data and tools and provide technical assistance on monitoring RI and catch-up vaccination in Ethiopia. For this project, JSI is planning to deploy technical assistance providers in each of RHBs in Ethiopia and MoH/ISD.

With the anticipated funding from Gavi, JSI is looking to hire consultants of immunization HIS specialists to be based at the respective RHBs (one per RHB).

Interview and recruitment may happen in an enrolling base, as the position is needed to be filled urgently

Key responsibilities

• Revitalize the use of DHIS2 features such as bottleneck analysis, scorecard, data quality and GIS for immunization data analysis and visualization in consultation with the RHB team. This include supporting the region to use the revitalized tools of DHIS2 to identify the root cause of data quality issues, develop action plans and support its implementation
• Provide technical assistance on the rollout of recently introduced immunization digital tools of MoH including DHIS2 based supportive supervision, microplanning, RCS, EIR and Headcount to ensure their full functionality
• Support RHBs in identifying and mapping locations with high zero-dose and under immunized populations, using evidence from digital microplan, RCS, and GIS-enabled head counting
• Ensure functionality of EIR (electronic immunization register) within health facilities selected by the region. Conduct monthly analysis on performance of each targeted facility and provide needed technical assistance to ensure full functionality of the EIR.
• Facilitate the operationalization of EIR by providing on-the-job training and mentoring, support troubleshooting with users, ensure necessary supplies are available, etc
• Lead data triangulation between supply and program data of immunization within the assigned region -lead data triangulation of all woredas within the region on a quarterly basis.
• Develop and maintain visualization dashboards for routine immunization within the region including for catch-up vaccination, key performance indicators from dhsi2, EIR, RCS & SS, etc.
• Coordinate and support data quality assurance initiatives, including regular data quality desk reviews and feedback, RDQA, inclusion of data quality assessment as part of supportive supervision, and conducting data triangulation
• Build the capacity of RHB, ZHD, and WoHO teams to routinely interpret immunization data and use evidence for planning and decision-making.
• Facilitate monthly/quarterly review of DHIS2, EIR, RCS, headcount, and supportive supervision data to identify gaps, trends, and priority actions.
• Document and share learning: Capture good practices, challenges, and lessons from digital tools, EIR implementation, data quality improvement, and use of GIS/RCS evidence for replication in other areas.
• Use available evidence to identify low-performing facilities/woredas and provide targeted technical assistance based on their specific performance and data-quality gaps.
• Present progress of immunization data and performance to RHB management, regional immunization technical working groups (TWGs) and other relevant platforms and ensure action points are followed up
• Participate in joint supportive supervision with RHB to zones, woredas, and facilities and present progress at TWG meetings
• Closely work with immunization and data use project (DUP) team of JSI at national and regional level
• Submit weekly update, monthly report and other deliverables as needed
• Complete other similar tasks assigned by supervisors

Deliverable

• Regions start to apply the additional DHIS2 features to enhance quality and use of immunization data
• Bottleneck analysis conducted by regions to understand the reasons for woredas consistently having a higher proportion of zero-dose populations. Targeted support provided to these woredas based on the bottleneck analysis
• Mapping on EIR implementation status prepared (list of health facilities targeted for EIR per region mapped, their current implementation status identified, and challenges mapped) and presented to decision makers at RHB and MOH. EIR implemented in the targeted health facilities
• Regions showcase model facilities that have successfully transitioned from paper-based recording to the EIR
• Mapping of zero-dose and most underserved areas conducted and updated regularly (at least bi annually), used for targeted support from RHB and partners
• Conduct supportive supervision to health facilities and woreda health offices quarterly – focusing on enhancing electronic immunization register and ensuring woredas uses digital supportive supervision, microplanning and RCS  
• Data triangulation completed for all woredas within the region at least quarterly
• Catch-up immunization reporting of the region (for all woredas) is up-to-date – monthly
• All PHCUs in the region developed their 2019 Ethiopian fiscal year (2025/2026) microplan using the digital RED microplan
•  Monthly/quarterly analysis of immunization performance, including ZD/UVC, routine immunization, catch-up vaccination, and facility-level performance.
•  Functional and regularly updated immunization dashboards presenting key indicators and trends from  EIR, RCS& SS and other relevant sources
•  Action plans developed from data reviews, DQA, supervision, and performance assessments, with progress tracked and reported.
• Best practices, lessons learned, and implementation challenges documented and shared
• Regular technical updates, monthly reports, quarterly review presentations, and inputs to RHB/TWG meetings submitted on time.

• Master of public health (MPH) or other equivalent qualifications with first degree in health, health informatics and/or HIS related disciplines. Having certificates or other trainings on data, M&E or digitalization is highly advantageous
• At least 6 years’ experience in public health programs with at least 3 years of a strong experience in immunization programming.
• Strong experience with planning and conducting data analysis, digitalization and use of digital tools, preferably on immunization data
• Should have high level of experience on the use of DHIS2, conducting analysis and triangulation to identify quality of immunization data and provision of targeted support based on the analysis.
• Demonstrating the ability to revitalize the additional features of DHIS2 for RI is advantageous
• Experience in initiatives of improving quality of data is advantageous 
• Demonstrated experience working with the ZHD or RHB and involvement in technical working groups (must understand local government structures)
• Strong organizational, management and communication skills to influence partners and decision-makers at the regional, zonal, and woreda level
• Advanced computer skills to conduct analysis, monitor progress and triangulating data
• Ability to produce accurate data and reports
• Fluency in English and the regional language to be assigned

How To Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply via www.ethiojobs.net. Please submit an updated CV in English that clearly highlights your relevant experience, exposure, and core skills. Note: Please do not attach copies of transcripts, academic degrees, or recommendation letters; these will be requested separately if you are shortlisted. decisions.