Back Consultant - Digital Health Implementation, Cambodia

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📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐
  • Added Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2025
  • Deadline Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

Purpose of consultancy 

To provide technical support in relation to the HMIS transition to DHIS2 platform and the implementation of the Action plan on Digital Health.

Background

Cambodia's health information ecosystem is fragmented, with multiple information systems operating in silos with limited interoperability. The Health Management Information System (HMIS) which is currently being transitioned to the DHIS2 platform primarily serves statistical reporting needs but does not draw data from other systems already collecting some of the data captured by it. There are other parallel initiatives to develop electronic medical records (EMRs) for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and by national hospitals further highlight the urgent need for digital health standards. In this backdrop, a digital health enterprise architecture is to be developed with a five-year action plan 2026 - 2030 which sets out the roadmap for digital transformation along with a longer-term digital health strategy.

WHO as a key partner in digital health is seeking technical expertise to support this transformation. We will recruit a consultant to provide technical support in relation to the HMIS transition to DHIS2 platform and the implementation of the Action plan on Digital Health.

Deliverables

Output 1:  Provide technical advice and coordinate work related to the HMIS transition to DHIS2 with seamless data exchange with information systems of priority programmes

Deliverable 1.1:  Provide technical support in the smooth transition to DHIS2 including the implementation and tracking of the transition work plan
Deliverable 1.2: Support MoH in mapping indicators and data elements between different systems and identify data that could be shared across different systems
Deliverable 1.3:  Coordinate with all stakeholders relating to the coordination work to ensure efforts and investments are aligned and there is no duplication
Deliverable 1.4:  Coordinate efforts in ensuring seamless data exchange between HMIS on DHIS2 and information systems of priority programmes, specifically malaria, TB, HIV, immunization and EMR
Deliverable 1.5: Develop documentation relating to the transition particularly support in developing funding proposals, progress and donor reports and ensure adequate technical documentation are developed submitted by the different contractors

Output 2: Provide technical support in the development of a digital health enterprise architecture and a 5-year costed action plan along with an enterprise architect

Deliverable 2.1:  Review, map and document the current digital health ecosystem and architecture of Cambodia and validate it with extensive stakeholder consultation
Deliverable 2.2: Support the Ministry of Health in coordination and engagement with all relevant stakeholders in developing the digital health enterprise architecture
Deliverable 2.3: Liaise with digital health enterprise architect and all stakeholders in developing the enterprise architecture for health in Cambodia along with a costed action plan

Output 3:  Provide technical support to Ministry of Health in building foundation digital public infrastructure for health

Deliverable 3.1:  Provide technical expertise in discussions and stakeholder engagement and documentation on the development of a health facility master registry (including private and hospitals belonging to other sectors and offering health care to public) and support the development of SOPs for its updating. Also support the hosting of it on a shared registry platform and test it in selected settings
Deliverable 3.2: Provide technical expertise in discussions and stakeholder engagement and documentation on the development of a client register with unique ID on hosting of it on a shared registry platform and test it in selected settings. Support stakeholder engagement on the agreement of a unique identifier to be used in health.
Deliverable 3.3: Provide technical expertise in discussions and stakeholder engagement and documentation on the development of a provider register with unique IDs (including healthcare providers belonging to private sector) on hosting of it on a shared registry platform and test it in selected settings
Deliverable 3.4: Provide technical expertise in discussions and stakeholder engagement and documentation on the development of terminology service registry on hosting of it on a shared registry platform and test it in selected settings

Output 4: Provide technical guidance to Ministry of Health on interoperability and standards

📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

Deliverable 4.1: Support Ministry of Health developing interoperability standards in digital health
Deliverable 4.2: Develop a checklist for the assessment of software solutions on the conformance to national interoperability standards
Deliverable 4.3: Develop minimum data sets for Electronic Medical Records and design interoperability framework

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages 

Educational qualifications

Essential:  Master’s degree in computer science, programming, data science or related field.
Desirable:  Doctorate degree in computer science, programming, data science, public health, and related areas.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years' work experience in digital health, health information systems strengthening at country and international level. 
Extensive work in digital health governance, interoperability and standards particularly FHIR inter-operability standards 
Led stakeholder consultations and leading technical discussions relating to priority topics in digital health
Desirable: Experience in working with countries in the WHO Western Pacific Region is an advantage.
Exposure to Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, DHIS2 and other health information software solutions 

Skills/Knowledge

Digital Health enterprise architecture 
Interoperability standards particularly FHIR
Strong foundation in working with Health Information Systems

Languages and level required:

Essential:   Advance written and spoken fluency in English is essential.
Desirable:  Proficiency in Khmer would be an added advantage

Location 

On site: WHO Country Office in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Travel  

The consultant would be expected to undertake duty travel (mission) to provinces as part of this assignment. 

Exact dates are subject to agreement with WHO Country Offices and Member State Governments. 

Remuneration and budget

Remuneration: Pay band Level B, USD 8,000 (monthly)
Expected duration of contract: 8 months, May to December 2025

Additional Information

This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/ diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.  For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
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📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

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