Helen Keller International

Consultant – DHIS2 System Developer for USAID Integrated Nutrition

Helen Keller International

Consultant – DHIS2 System Developer for USAID Int…

Helen Keller International is a non-profit organization with a vision of a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, our work includes support to grow and eat nutritious food, stave off malnutrition, build strong immune systems, access life-saving medical treatments, and prevent and treat blindness and vision loss for over 80 million people in 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Helen Keller has been operating in Nepal since 1988, initially focusing on eye care and Vitamin A supplementation, but has since expanded to include maternal and child health and nutrition, nutrition behavior change, and nutrition-sensitive agriculture, among other sectors. We aim to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity in vulnerable communities by building local capacity and ownership; leveraging on strong monitoring, evaluation, and research systems; and advocating for national policies.

In response to the changing development landscape across the globe, Helen Keller has undergone a significant transformation. Formerly, the organization’s strategic focus was divided into three areas: nutrition, health, and neglected tropical diseases. We have now a two-pillar approach that prioritizes the food system and health systems and aims to create more impactful and resilient programs.

The organization is a pioneer in implementing integrated nutrition programs such as Suaahara I & II, Action Against Malnutrition through Agriculture (AAMA), and Sustainable Action for Resilience and Food Security (SABAL).

Helen Keller International is a non-profit organization with a vision of a world where no one is deprived of the opportunity to live a healthy life and reach their true potential. Co-founded in 1915 by Helen Keller and George Kessler, our work includes support to grow and eat nutritious food, stave off malnutrition, build strong immune systems, access life-saving medical treatments, and prevent and …

Consultant – DHIS2 System Developer for USAID Integrated Nutrition

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Helen Keller International is an International non-profit organization (INGO) works to improve the sight and lives of the vulnerable by combatting the causes and consequences of blindness, poor health, and malnutrition through public health approaches, building the capacity of organizations, and contributing to policy changes through systems strengthening and operations research. 

Helen Keller International (HKI) hereby announces call for consultants to design, develop, configure, maintain the DHIS2 system, build staff capacity for DHIS2 system, and ensure the system's sustainability to support the needs of the USAID Integrated Nutrition. 

Position: Consultant – DHIS2 System Developer for USAID Integrated Nutrition
No. of requirements: 

Location: 
Kathmandu
Tentative 
duration: 
The Consultancy period to this contract is for 60-90 days beginning from December 15, 2024

Background:

USAID Integrated Nutrition’s primary goal is to improve the nutrition status of women, adolescents, and children in Nepal’s underserved and marginalized communities. The activity will tackle direct and underlying determinants of malnutrition in Nepal while strengthening the national and local enabling environment to implement multisectoral nutrition programs through four synergistic intermediate results. Achievement of the purpose will be measured by improvements in indicators of nutrition status among women of reproductive age, adolescents, and children. Helen Keller Intl implements

USAID Integrated Nutrition in partnership with FHI 360, Center for Environmental and Agricultural Policy Research, Extension and Development (CEAPRED), Environment and Public Health Organization (ENPHO), Nepali Technical Assistance Group (NTAG) and Kaboom Social Impact Pvt. Ltd. and through local partners in over 400 municipalities, across seven provinces, where the burden and prevalence of malnutrition is high. 

Required Skills and Expertise:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field
  • Strong background in DHIS2 customization and configuration of forms, reports, and dashboards.
  • Demonstrated experience with MEL systems in development or health projects.
  • Knowledge of data integration techniques, APIs, and relevant programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, SQL, Python)
  • Proficiency in scripting languages and frameworks commonly utilized in DHIS2 projects for enhanced customization and integration
  • Understanding data security and privacy best practices.
  • Ability to conduct training in diverse cultural settings.

Preferred Experience:

  • Demonstrable experience in full DHIS2 system development with customization requirements for data integration and reporting.
  • Expertise in API-level integration with DHIS2, specifically managing data migration, synchronization, and familiarity with DHIS2 API documentation for internal and external data workflows.
  • Capability in creating user-centric DHIS2 dashboards aligned with M&E indicators, focusing on actionable insights for field-based decision-making.
  • Proven ability to export DHIS2 data in formats compatible with Power BI or similar BI tools, for efficient transformation and visualization.
  • Knowledge of multisectoral nutrition programs.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with DHIS2 in a development or administrative capacity.

Key Deliverables:

  • Inception Report detailing the findings from the initial assessment and an action plan.
  • Fully configured DHIS2 System Design Document describing the customized platform.
  • Training Materials, including user guides, presentations, and hands- on practice modules.
  • Pilot Implementation Report summarizing feedback and adjustments made post-pilot phase.
  • Final Project Report covering the full project lifecycle, challenges, and recommendations.

Find the scope of work through (https://helenkellerintl.org.np/careers/)

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