Digitisation Project Officer at Enabel

Enabel is the Belgian international cooperation agency. Our mission is to work towards a sustainable world where all people live in a state governed by the rule of law and have the freedom to reach their full potential. With our partners, we provide solutions to address urgent global challenges – climate change, urbanization, human mobility, peace and security, and social and economic inequalities – and to promote global citizenship.

Background:

Burundi is embarking on a new and decisive phase for its healthcare system. With a € 22  million investment over five years , the Kingdom of Belgium and Enabel, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, have launched an ambitious program to improve access to care, strengthen its quality, and ensure transparent governance. In collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , this project prioritizes the fight against malaria , with a particular focus on women, children, and vulnerable populations. Together, we aim for a lasting impact: a stronger, more inclusive healthcare system, better prepared to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

That is why Enabel Burundi is actively seeking a  DIGITALISATION PROJECT OFFICER  who will be responsible for supporting the project in the achievement of its mission.

Job objective:

The role's objective is to ensure the implementation of a digital infrastructure tailored to the country's specific needs, taking into account local maintenance capacity and resilience to power outages. It also aims to ensure the regular updating of digital applications to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector. Finally, the role seeks to enhance users' skills in digital health tools and support them in the effective use of data from the various available databases.

1.  Ensure the compliant implementation of digital systems

• Define the technical specifications and verify their conformity upon delivery
• Supervise the installation, configuration and operation of computer networks in healthcare facilities
• To guarantee the quality and completeness of the training provided
• Ensuring the sustainability, maintenance and cybersecurity of digital infrastructures

1. Ensuring the suitability and optimal use of digital applications

• Conduct regular supervision sessions to assess user skills
• Organize refresher training courses based on identified needs.
• Contributing to the capitalization of best practices to strengthen the use of digital health in Burundi

1.  Supporting digital transformation in the healthcare sector

• Promote the use of health data to improve health system planning and governance

We offer you:

• A varied and enriching role in an international environment. 
• A  salary package  including the  gross monthly salary corresponding to our scales (class 5).
• A 24-month fixed-term contract

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