Palladium
Regional Technical Advisor (Francophone) - Data.FI
About Palladium:
Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We
operate
in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Position Summary:
The
Regional
Technical
Advisor
provides
expert guidance on the design, enhancement,
management
and integration of national health information systems. The role supports interoperability initiatives, digital architecture reviews, system assessments, and alignment with health data standards. This position works closely with
local MOH
and implementing partners to ensure effective and sustainable HIS interventions. Location:
Burundi, Niger,
Cote d'Ivoire Reports to:
Project Director Key Responsibilities: Lead technical efforts to design, configure, and
optimize
national HIS platforms, including DHIS2, EMRs, LMIS, and associated data exchange services, ensuring they are aligned with user needs and programmatic priorities for
HIV,
malaria, maternal and child health (MCH), and life-saving interventions.
Provide
strategic guidance on interoperability architecture and standards, including the adoption and implementation of
OpenHIE
architecture, HL7 FHIR profiles, and
OpenHIM
-based mediation layers, to support seamless integration between DHIS2, LMIS, EMRs, laboratory, and supply chain systems.
Lead or support enterprise-level system assessments and digital maturity diagnostics, including the documentation of current-state architecture, identification of gaps, and formulation of scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure recommendations tailored to the
country
context.
Represent Data.FI in technical working groups (TWGs) and national coordination forums, including the HIS TWG and Interoperability Committee. Actively
contributes
to the planning, facilitation, and documentation of technical convenings.
Strengthen local technical
capacity
and sustainability by mentoring HIS staff at national and regional levels, reviewing technical documentation, and contributing to training or peer exchange efforts where needed.
Lead and
advise
on g
rowth and
b
usiness
d
evelopment
across
Francophone Africa
through partnerships and marketing
.
Provide management support to
Francophone
country teams, with a focus on client and partner engagement, ensuring compliance, risk management, and the advancement of sustainable business strategies
.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or Public Health.
Deep knowledge of interoperability standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR,
OpenHIE
, IHE profiles) and digital health architecture principles.
Experience conducting system architecture reviews, digital maturity assessments, or HIS landscape analyses.
Familiarity with software development processes, agile methodologies, and digital system lifecycle management.
Demonstrated experience working with Ministries of Health or public health programs.
Proficiency
in French
and English is
required
.
Safeguarding
- We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm
".
We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who
come into contact with
Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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operate
in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities. Position Summary:
The
Regional
Technical
Advisor
provides
expert guidance on the design, enhancement,
management
and integration of national health information systems. The role supports interoperability initiatives, digital architecture reviews, system assessments, and alignment with health data standards. This position works closely with
local MOH
and implementing partners to ensure effective and sustainable HIS interventions. Location:
Burundi, Niger,
Cote d'Ivoire Reports to:
Project Director Key Responsibilities: Lead technical efforts to design, configure, and
optimize
national HIS platforms, including DHIS2, EMRs, LMIS, and associated data exchange services, ensuring they are aligned with user needs and programmatic priorities for
HIV,
malaria, maternal and child health (MCH), and life-saving interventions.
Provide
strategic guidance on interoperability architecture and standards, including the adoption and implementation of
OpenHIE
architecture, HL7 FHIR profiles, and
OpenHIM
-based mediation layers, to support seamless integration between DHIS2, LMIS, EMRs, laboratory, and supply chain systems.
Lead or support enterprise-level system assessments and digital maturity diagnostics, including the documentation of current-state architecture, identification of gaps, and formulation of scalable and sustainable digital infrastructure recommendations tailored to the
country
context.
Represent Data.FI in technical working groups (TWGs) and national coordination forums, including the HIS TWG and Interoperability Committee. Actively
contributes
to the planning, facilitation, and documentation of technical convenings.
Strengthen local technical
capacity
and sustainability by mentoring HIS staff at national and regional levels, reviewing technical documentation, and contributing to training or peer exchange efforts where needed.
Lead and
advise
on g
rowth and
b
usiness
d
evelopment
across
Francophone Africa
through partnerships and marketing
.
Provide management support to
Francophone
country teams, with a focus on client and partner engagement, ensuring compliance, risk management, and the advancement of sustainable business strategies
.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, or Public Health.
Deep knowledge of interoperability standards (e.g., HL7 FHIR,
OpenHIE
, IHE profiles) and digital health architecture principles.
Experience conducting system architecture reviews, digital maturity assessments, or HIS landscape analyses.
Familiarity with software development processes, agile methodologies, and digital system lifecycle management.
Demonstrated experience working with Ministries of Health or public health programs.
Proficiency
in French
and English is
required
.
Safeguarding
- We define Safeguarding as "the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm
".
We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who
come into contact with
Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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