1. Contract number:

2. Employee name: Ministry of Health

3. Project name: E-Health Project

3.1. Position: Information Technology local consultant

4. Direct supervisor: Project Coordinator

1. Purpose of the position

The purpose of this position is to create an electronic health information system with a health information exchange platform within the framework of the project strategic objective

2. Main goals of the position:

1.  Provide support in the implementation of the health sector health data standardization,

2.  Provide support in development and implementation of the health information exchange platform,

3.  Provide support in development and implementation of the nationwide expansion of the picture archiving and communication system,

4.  Provide technical and methodological advice on the development of the technical specifications of information technology equipment to be purchased and installed under the project,

5.  Cooperate with the project team, consultants and related staff of the project implementing organization to provide methodological advice and participate in other project activities.

3. Main activities to be performed:

Duration, schedule

Key performance indicators

1.    Provide support in the implementation of the health sector health data standardization

1.1.                Participate in development and implementation of the interoperability framework

As needed

1.2.                Cooperate with the health data dictionaries contractor and provide professional support

1.3.                Participate in the implementation and adoption of the health data and information technology standards

2.    Provide support in development and implementation of the health information exchange platform

2.1.                Cooperate with health information exchange platform development and implementation contractor and provide professional support

As needed

2.2.                Supervise the performance of the health information exchange platform development and implementation contractor, provide recommendation/conclusion on products delivered

As needed

3.    Provide support in development and implementation of the nationwide expansion of the picture archiving and communication system

3.1.                Participate in the international bidding for development and implementation of the nationwide expansion of the picture archiving and communication system

As needed

3.2.                Cooperate with the picture archiving and communication system contractor and provide professional support

As needed

3.3.                Supervise the performance of the nationwide expansion of the picture archiving and communication system development and implementation contractor, provide recommendation/conclusion on products delivered

As needed

3.4.                Supervise supply and installation of the nationwide expansion of the picture archiving and communication system hardware

As needed

4.    Provide technical and methodological advice on the development of the technical specifications of information technology equipment to be purchased and installed under the project

4.1.                Develop technical specifications of information technology equipment to be purchased with the Project financing

As needed

4.2.                Provide technical assistance on installation and placement of equipment purchased under the project

As needed

4.3.                Supervise warranty and installation of the equipment

As needed

5.    Cooperate with the project team, consultants and related staff of the project implementing organization to provide methodological advice and participate in other project activities

5.1.   Provide technical assistance to the project team and non-technical personnel of the pilot hospitals

Continuously

5.2.   Provide effective support in organizing meetings and seminars with the stakeholders

Continuously

5.3.   Provide technical assistance to the consultants in collecting information relating to IT sector, supervision and implementation support

Continuously

5.4.   Collaborate with the project team to improve the efficiency of project information technology and hire consulting services, if needed

As needed

5.5.   Participate in the development of the project implementation plan, and assist in review and approval by the relevant parties

Continuously

5.6.   Participate in the PIU internal control of the project implementation

Continuously

5.7.   Provide administrative support and assistance to the PIU activities and tasks

Continuously

Remarks: Duration and schedule of the activities shall be defined by annual activities work plan.

1. Requirements

1.1.   General requirements

Criteria

Highly important

Important

Education

Bachelor degree

Advanced degree shall be advantage

Specialisation

Computer engineering, software and information technology

Experience

§  At least 5 years of experience of working in management information system field,

§  Have experience of implementing international projects,

§  Have knowledge of health information systems,

§  Have knowledge of international health information standards such as HL7, DICOM, LOINC, ICD-10

Skills

·         Extensive knowledge of managing information technology projects

·         Ability to develop technological plans, and ensure implementation

·         Extensive knowledge of project management develop documents

·   Computer skills

·   Analytical skills

·   Ability to develop documents

1.2. Specific requirements

§  Have advanced level of English language (supported by certificates and other documents)