Data & GIS Officer at eHealth Systems Africa
eHealth Africa is focused on improving healthcare by creating effective ways to implement reliable health information management systems.
- We have developed eHealth and mHealth solutions that can be rapidly deployed to manage patient information, streamline clinical procedures, and provide data and analysis on health program outcomes.
Purpose of the position
The Subject Matter Expert, Data & GIS provides deep technical expertise in data management, analytics, geospatial information systems, and spatial analysis to support eHealth Africa’s business development efforts.
- The role ensures that proposed data and GIS solutions are innovative, evidence‑based, aligned with donor priorities, and implementable in resource-constrained settings.
- By bridging technical delivery teams and business development, the SME strengthens eHA’s positioning as a leader in leveraging data and geospatial technologies for health systems strengthening.
What you’ll do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead the technical design and writing of data management, analytics, and GIS components in proposals, concept notes, and capability statements.
- Develop data architectures, geospatial analysis frameworks, and implementation approaches that are evidence‑based and scalable.
- Translate complex data science and GIS concepts into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences
- Monitor global and regional data/GIS trends, donor priorities, and funding opportunities to inform business development strategy.
Conduct competitive analyses and landscape assessments to strengthen eHA’s data and GIS value proposition.
Who you are
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
- Analytical Thinking & Data‑Driven Decision‑Making – Applies advanced GIS and data science tools to strengthen proposals and guide resource allocation.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Builds strong partnerships internally and externally to co‑design solutions.
- Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement – Upholds high standards in technical content, compliance, and reporting.
- Problem Solving & Risk Management – Anticipates challenges, develops mitigation strategies, and ensures corrective actions.
- Result‑Oriented – Ensures measurable outcomes by aligning deliverables with donor and organizational expectations.
Strategic Communicator – Articulates complex data and GIS concepts clearly to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, Data Science, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field; doctoral degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in data management, GIS, spatial analysis, or health informatics, with at least 3 years in a business development, proposal writing, or technical advisory role.
- Advanced proficiency in GIS platforms and tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth Engine, PostGIS) and data analysis/visualization tools (Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, D3.js).
Strong knowledge of spatial data infrastructure, geostatistics, remote sensing, ETL pipelines, database management (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), alongside familiarity with health data standards (HL7 FHIR, ICD‑10/11, ADX, SDMX).
- Proven track record of contributing to winning proposals for major donors (USAID, WHO, Global Fund, BMGF, CDC, etc.), with hands‑on expertise in health program data systems (DHIS2, HMIS, CRVS, IDSR) and their integration with geospatial platforms.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) required; fluency in French is a significant advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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