Senior Health Information Systems Officer
Quick answer
FHI 360 is hiring a Senior Health Information Systems Officer in Colombia to lead health informatics and surveillance system strengthening for the STRIDES project with a salary range of COP 130M-170M.
- Role
- Senior Health Information Systems Officer
- Organization
- FHI 360
- Location
- Colombia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- COP 130,000,000 - 170,000,000 annually
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Senior Health Information Systems Officer will lead the design and implementation of health information system activities for the STRIDES project in Colombia. This role focuses on strengthening surveillance systems, improving data interoperability, and enhancing health data analytics in collaboration with government partners. The incumbent will provide technical leadership to project staff and contribute to global health security objectives. The position requires deep expertise in digital health architectures and strong project management capabilities within a public health context.
What you'll do
- Provide technical leadership for health informatics initiatives and surveillance system design.
- Strengthen system interoperability and data sharing among multisectoral stakeholders.
- Develop technical briefs, reports, and digital surveillance tools to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with government counterparts to optimize health informatics platforms.
- Manage project deliverables and provide training to technical teams.
What it takes
- Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, or biostatistics.
- Over 6 years of experience in HIS implementation and digital health solutions.
- Proven experience with DHIS2 or similar health data management platforms.
- Full professional proficiency in both English and Spanish.
- Experience with U.S. Government–funded projects or large-scale public health programs.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies supporting work/life balance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based in Colombia, requiring the ability to travel 10% - 25% of the time.
What is the compensation for this role?
The expected hiring salary range is COP 130,000,000 to 170,000,000 annually, based on experience and internal equity.
What are the key technical requirements for this position?
The role requires advanced expertise in health informatics, infectious disease surveillance systems, and proficiency in using platforms like DHIS2.
What degree is required for this job?
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, epidemiology, health informatics, biostatistics, or a related field.
How to apply
Apply directly on FHI 360's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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