EYU-ETHIOPIA

Vacancy Announcement for Digital Health Lead 

Vacancy Number: DHL/EEV 02/26

JOB SUMARRY 

Position: Digital Health Lead

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Required Number: One 

Category: Programmes 

Career level: Grade IV

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Executed as per the organization scale

Duration: 12 months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to performance evaluation. 

Deadline for application: 10 (Ten) working days from the date of this vacancy announcement.

EYU-ETHIOPIA

Eyu-Ethiopia is an Ethiopian non-governmental organisation working to improve eye health, disability inclusion, and health systems through implementation research, evidence generation, innovation, capacity strengthening, and high-quality programme delivery. Working in close partnership with government, academic institutions and development partners, Eyu-Ethiopia designs and implements scalable solutions that strengthen health systems and improve equitable access to care.

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

Eyu-Ethiopia is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified Digital Health Lead to provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, and scale-up of digital health initiatives. The incumbent will lead the integration of digital technologies into health programs, promote interoperability and data use, and ensure alignment with national digital health strategies and international best practices.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Technical Oversight

• Provide strategic and technical leadership for the design, implementation, and scale-up of digital health interventions across Eyu-Ethiopia's programs.

• Ensure alignment of digital health initiatives with Eyu-Ethiopia's Strategic Plan and Ethiopia's Digital Health Strategy.

• Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve health outcomes and program efficiency.

• Advise senior management on digital transformation and health information systems.

Program Management

• Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of digital health projects.

• Ensure timely delivery of project activities and achievement of key milestones.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and collaborate with technical and program staff.

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies.

Health Information Systems and Interoperability

• Provide technical guidance on health information systems, digital platforms, and data architecture.

• Support the implementation and optimization of systems such as DHIS2, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), OpenMRS, Kobo Toolbox, ODK and other digital solutions.

• Promote interoperability and adherence to national and international standards for digital health.

• Ensure data security, privacy, and confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.

Data Use and Analytics

• Promote the use of digital tools and analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.

• Develop dashboards and data visualization tools to enhance program monitoring and performance management.

• Strengthen data quality and support digital solutions for reporting and learning.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with government institutions, development partners, academic institutions, and technology partners.

• Represent Eyu-Ethiopia in national digital health technical working groups and external forums.

• Foster partnerships that advance digital health innovation and sustainability.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

• Build the capacity of staff and partners on digital health systems and technologies.

• Promote knowledge sharing, learning, and documentation of best practices.

• Support operational research and dissemination of findings related to digital health.