Senior Health Informatics Specialist- 3328160

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a Senior Global Health Informatics Specialist to support the CDC in Atlanta, GA.

With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Job Description :

We are seeking a senior level public health Informatics Specialist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in transforming the future of technology and public health. This position will become part of our team that supports the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. The candidate will provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the CDC Division of Global HIV and TB located in Atlanta, GA. Services required may be rendered in Atlanta GA, remotely or at CDC offices in Atlanta GA.

This person will assist CDC's mission in the fight against HIV/AIDS and TB globally by supporting building capacity and HIS transition activities within President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) supported countries to assume local support and ownership of country Health Information Systems (HIS) and data. The Informatics Specialist will assist countries to plan and implement the transition of PEPFAR data systems from US Government support to being fully country-owned and operated. Candidates must be available to travel domestically and internationally in support of PEPFAR data systems transition and other DGHT activities. This position may require independent international travel up to 25% within Africa, Central and Southeast Asia regions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Transition Planning and Implementation: Assist in the planning and execution of transitioning PEPFAR HIS to country ownership by collaborating with and supporting CDC HQ and Country Office personnel and stakeholders of country Ministries of Health, Implementation Partners, and other NGOs and IT vendors.
• Current and Future State Analysis: Describe and document the current state of data systems and develop a clear vision for their future state, aligning with country-specific needs and capabilities.
• Policy and Policy Planning: Assess existing policies and develop and propose changes or new policies; and support strategic planning for integrating PEPFAR data systems into the country's national data architecture and data ecosystem.
• Governance and Enterprise Architecture: Propose and/or support the establishment and maintenance of governance frameworks. Collaborate with country stakeholders and IT experts to establish and/or support enterprise architecture for effective management and operation of data systems, including required infrastructure and security.
• Project Management: Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and deliverables for supporting HIS transition and other activities.
• Staffing and Capacity Building: Assess country staffing needs and propose and/or support capacity building plans to support ongoing operation and maintenance of data systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior-level officials in countries and interact with decision-makers at CDC and PEPFAR to promote and support alignment and support for transition activities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advanced degree in public health, public policy, informatics, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience supporting PEPFAR and/or global public health to include public health field-based technical work, project management and experience working with other US Agencies (USAID, DoS), country Ministries of Health, private sector, and NGOs supporting data system governance, design, implementation, and enterprise architecture.
• Extensive experience in global health and HIS, with a deep understanding of PEPFAR, country contexts, and informatics.
• Proven expertise in data system design, governance, enterprise architecture, and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to describe and document the current and future states of complex data systems.
• Strong background in finance, staffing, infrastructure, security, development, operations, and maintenance of data systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior-level officials and decision-makers.
• Experience in capacity building and training personnel to ensure sustainable operation of data systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Prior experience working in or supporting developing nations, and strong intercultural experience and competencies.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous experience working with PEPFAR or similar global health programs.
• Familiarity with the political, social, and economic contexts of countries receiving PEPFAR support.
• Conversational language capacity in a non-Anglophone language

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: TBD

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) matching
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance (Term and Universal Life w/Long Term Care benefits)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick leave, and 11 Federal Holidays)
• Professional development assistance/Tuition reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Retirement Program
• Vision insurance

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.