PATH
## Consultant – Information Technology Expert
**About PATH**
PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With over 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
**About the Project**
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has launched the Metropolitan Disease Surveillance Strengthening component under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). This initiative, supported by the World Bank through the Transforming India’s Public Health Systems for Pandemic Preparedness Program (PHSPP), spans 20 cities across India. PATH is a key partner in establishing a Technical Support Unit (TSU) to provide expert guidance for the design and implementation of this initiative. The TSU will leverage global experience and best practices to strengthen metropolitan disease surveillance, facilitating operationalization, addressing challenges, and promoting innovations as global public goods.
**Position Overview**
PATH is seeking a Consultant – Information Technology Expert to guide the implementation, monitoring, and enhancement of IT systems for the metropolitan disease surveillance program. This role involves close collaboration with national health authorities, stakeholders, and technical partners to ensure the program’s success and long-term sustainability.
**Key Roles and Responsibilities**
* **IT Systems Evaluation:** Conduct comprehensive evaluations of existing IT systems and infrastructure across representative cities, drawing insights from global best practices to identify areas for improvement.
* **Private Sector Integration:** Assess challenges and propose strategies for enhancing private sector hospital participation in real-time disease surveillance, leveraging global experience in metropolitan cities.
* **Technical Guidance Development:** Develop technical guidance notes on IT system requirements to strengthen metropolitan surveillance efforts. This includes complementing the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) for targeted geospatial mapping of disease hotspots and vulnerable populations.
* **System Optimization:** Lead efforts to enhance the performance and scalability of IT systems used in metropolitan disease surveillance, ensuring alignment with national health priorities and global standards.
* **Collaboration:** Collaborate with government counterparts, technical partners, and stakeholders to support the operationalization of advanced IT solutions within metropolitan disease surveillance units.
* **Capacity Building:** Provide technical training and capacity-building support to ensure the effective use and sustainability of the IT systems at national and state levels.
**Qualifications and Experience**
* **Education:** Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees (MCA/PhD) are preferred.
* **Experience:** Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in IT systems development, integration, and implementation, preferably in the public health sector or similar domains.
* **Essential Skills:**
* **Technical Expertise:** Strong proficiency in IT infrastructure design, data management, and system integration. Knowledge of health information systems, geospatial tools, and digital health solutions is highly desirable. Familiarity with IHIP, HMIS, e-Sanjeevani application, etc. will be preferred.
* **Project Management:** Proven ability to manage complex projects, ensuring timely delivery of results while maintaining high standards of quality and accountability.
* **Stakeholder Engagement:** Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with government agencies, donors, and development partners at national and state levels.
* **Communication Skills:** Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
* **Health Systems Knowledge:** Deep understanding of India’s health system, including disease surveillance mechanisms and key national health programs such as NHM, Ayushman Bharat, and PM-ABHIM.
* **Flexibility:** Ability to travel up to 30% of the time for program-related activities and adapt to evolving project needs.
**Location:** Delhi
**PATH is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, caste, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.**
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