eIDSR Technical Advisor

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Project Overview

The National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and the Pandemic Fund South Africa Project strengthen national systems for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. Through investments in surveillance and human resources for health, the project enhances early warning systems, improves disease detection and reporting, and builds capacity for coordinated emergency response. Implemented in collaboration with the National Department of Health, Jhpiego, and other stakeholders, the project contributes to building a resilient health system aligned with South Africa’s National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS).

Role Overview

Jhpiego seeks a Technical Advisor to be seconded to the Epidemiology and Surveillance Directorate at the National Department of Health (NDoH). The Advisor will support the strengthening and implementation of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) system, encompassing Community-Based Surveillance (CBS), Event-Based Surveillance (EBS), and Indicator-Based Surveillance (IBS).

This role requires experience in health information systems , particularly extensive knowledge and proficiency on DHIS-2 platforms, strong understanding of IT in the context of API and linking various systems, and system maintenance and hosting. Understanding of strategic planning, and monitoring and evaluation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, as is an understanding of the One Health approach linking human, animal, and environmental health. The Advisor will play a key role in enhancing NDoH’s capacity for data-driven decision-making, rapid outbreak response, and sustainable health system strengthening .

Contract and Path to Appointment

This position is supported through a donor-funded project with an anticipated implementation period of three years. The successful candidate will be appointed on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, which may be renewed or extended subject to funding availability, operational requirements of the organisation, and / or satisfactory performance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with service providers to ensure integration of eIDSR into DHIS2.
• Support DHIS2 functionalities expansion to integrate CBS, EBS, and IBS data streams.
• Provide training and troubleshooting support for eIDSR (DHIS) rollout at national, provincial, district, and facility levels.
• Strengthen the NDoH IDSR Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for surveillance indicators.
• Support strengthening of building and operationalizing of Public Health Intelligence hub, ensuring consistent data availability to PHEOC and oversight structures.
• Conduct detailed analysis and synthesis of surveillance data to generate public health intelligence.
• Support the use of surveillance data for evidence-based decision-making and preparedness planning.
• Support development and expansion of eIDSR.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Core Competencies

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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