Job Description

BACKGROUND

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is mandated to provide policy and strategic directions for health service delivery in the country This requires effective planning, implementation, monitoring and promoting of effective health service delivery in the country. The Directorate of Policy, Planning and Information (DPP!) plays a crucial role in executing the MoH’s mandate by working closely with other directorates and programmes within MOH and with other Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and partners. Directorate of Policy, Planning and Information (DPP!) has faced various challenges over the years, including low staff capacity and high turnover rates. To address these issues, the MOH has established a Health Fellowship Programme that focuses on critical areas such as health policies, strategies, health informatics and data analytics.

The Health Fellowship Programme operates at two levels, Fellows and Senior Fellows. The first level targets entry of mid-level personnel with expertise in DPPI technical areas. The Fellows recruited at this level will provide support across various units within MoH. The second level, Senior Fellows, will comprise experienced professionals who will work in leadership roles to guide the Fellows recruited in the first level. This two-level approach is expected to be effective in addressing the skills and staffing gaps identified. By addressing staffing shortages in DPPI, the programme will ensure that the DPPI is able to carry out its vital role in providing evidence-based information, policy development and regulation, and analytics and policy briefs to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Through this programme, real-time monitoring and evaluation of the health sector policies and interventions will be enabled, and health system strengthening investment projects will be formulated and executed. This wiil ultimately lead to a more effective and efficient Mol-I, which in turn, will be better equipped to deliver on its mandate and drive the agenda towards reducing maternal mortality to less than 300 deaths per 100, 000 live births in Sierra Leone by 2025. The position of Senior

Fellow-Digital Health is part of the Health Fellowship Programme and Mill significantly contribute to the mandate and vision of the Ministry Health.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :

The Senior Fellow will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of all health polices and strategies including the Digital Health Roadmap and health data initiatives at the MoH. The Digital Health Roadmap aims to accelerate the integration of digital health solutions including electronic M&E tools, such as the electronic Integrated Supportive Supervision Visits (elSSV) within the national health system, improving healthcare service delivery and health outcomes across the country. The Senior Fellow will be responsible for developing and implementing robust MEAL frameworks, systems, and processes to track progress, assess impact, and promote learning and accountability for health interventions. The Senior Fellow will work closely with key stakeholders to establish comprehensive monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning mechanisms and to build and maintain a credible digital health database.

Qualifications and Experience:

Desirable:

Highly qualified female or male, strong preference for female Sierra Leonean (local or from the diaspora)

Expectations: (Candidates may have a combination of some or all of the following atributes)

Master’s or PhD degree in public health, health informatics, epidemiology, Monitoring & Evaluation, Medical Statistics, Health Economics, or a related field.

At least 5 years of experience in healthcare monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles, preferably in the development sector or

NGOs

To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email adr dresses: recruitment@mohsihpau.gov.sl by: 4:00 pm Local Time, r Wednesday 28th February, 2024.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Only email applications sent to the above email address will be included in the pool of applicants to be assessed by MOH. No hand deliveries will be accepted. Please also note that your CV should contain your full contact details such as residence address, working mobile telephone number, working email address, as well as those of your three referees.

Selected candidates will be required to sign a contractual agreement with the Government of Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health.

The recruitment will initially be for a period of 2years and thereafter an annual extension subject to performance and funds availability.

CLOSING DATE – 28th February, 2024