The Comprehensive Family Immunization Unit (FPL/IM) at the Pan American Health Organization, (PAHO/WHO) is looking to hire a Systems Analyst/ company that will gather systems requirements for the development of a regional web-based solution to collect, analyze and consolidate case-based data from all geographic levels for surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases and that it meets the needs of various type users at regional, national and sub-national level.
The candidate should have proven experience in writing technical requirement and presenting to vendors. The incumbent should perform interviews to stakeholders in Washington, DC, as well in some countries. In addition, the consultant should lead on an international workshop with countries users to consolidate requirements. The documentation should be written in English. The consultant require to communicate with Spanish speakers. The length of the consultancy is 4 months. See attached TOR If interested, please send your CV to [email protected] ;[email protected].
Dear all ,
please find below the terms of reference for the consultancy of a system analyst .
Terms of Reference for contracting a Systems Analyst
Background
Having timely, complete, and reliable data is essential for informing decisions on immunization programs, whether regarding the adaptation of vaccination strategies, modification of routine schedules, or introduction of new vaccines into a country series. In the majority of countries in the Americas, the Expanded Program on Immunization has been growing. Accordingly, immunization-related data collection has become more complex, as it is done by a variety of actors (e.g., epidemiology divisions, statistics offices, immunization programs, etc.) using a variety of software platforms. This presents additional coordination challenges in terms of providing high-quality data and useful information for decision-making.
An accessible system is needed that incorporates surveillance information to enable exhaustive analysis of immunization-related data and facilitate early detection, investigation, and reporting of all suspected cases, as well as implementation of appropriate monitoring and control measures. In addition, PAHO must facilitate data submission by the Member States and is required to provide information on the data received. PAHO must also report to the World Health Organization and to other related agencies and organizations that help support the Regional Immunization Program.
Objective of the consultancy
Prepare the technical requirements for contracting the development of a Web-based solution to compile, analyze, and consolidate data from cases at all geographical levels for the surveillance of vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) that meets different users’ needs in real time. The new system must also interact with the Region’s current systems and the global WHO Immunization Information System (WIISE) in Geneva.
Work to be performed
To achieve the general objective, the consultant must work closely with the information systems specialists in the Organization, the technical unit, and the technical group, as well as current users, in order to ensure that new and changing needs of the current systems are clear and thus provide solutions that are incorporated into the new system’s requirements.
Deliverables
Present the technical requirements for the request for proposals for developing the new Web-based information system. This should include a:
The documents are to be delivered in English.
Timetable for deliveries
Deliverable/Phase |
Delivery date |
|
1 |
Work plan |
2 weeks after the contract is signed |
2 |
1st draft |
1 month after the contract is signed |
3 |
2nd draft |
2 months after the contract is signed |
4 |
3rd draft |
3 months after the contract is signed |
5 |
Final document |
4 months after the contract is signed |
Remuneration
The monthly amount payable will be the amount for a consultant (Band B) plus the respective Consultant Subsistence Allowance, if applicable.
Required qualifications
Education:
Essential: Degree in public health, information systems, computer engineering, senior systems analyst, systems architect, solutions engineer, or equivalent.
*Desirable: Professional qualification or basic certification in analysis methodologies such as IIBA-CCBA / CBAP or PMI-BPA. Advanced degree in data management.
Essential experience:
Desirable experience:
Skills
Submission requirements
Up-to-date CV or résumé, including the consultant’s work experience developing products and methodologies similar to those described above.
For more information please contact: Claudia Ortiz [email protected], Paola Ojeda [email protected], or Martha Velandia [email protected], Comprehensive Family Immunization Unit.