Project Manager
Universitetet i Oslo
- Frist 3.2.2021
- Ansettelsesform Fast
Project Manager
About the position
One postion as Senior Adviser is available at the DHIS2 project at the Department of Informatics.
The positions are permanent based on external funding.
District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2 (https://www.dhis2.org/)) is an open source, web-based health management information system (HMIS) platform. Today, DHIS2 is the world's largest HMIS platform, used by ministries of health in 70 countries. The core DHIS2 software development is managed by the Health Information Systems Program (HISP) at the University of Oslo (UiO) (https://www.mn.uio.no/ifi/english/research/networks/hisp/).
Currently, HISP is leveraging its global footprint and network of partners to provide DHIS2 as a management information systems platform also for the education sector. This is in line with our vision to provide a digital global good that can address management information system needs in the public sector in low- and middle-income countries. We work directly with global donors, ministries of education and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This work includes creating standardized configurations of DHIS2 based on state of the art education sector guidelines, indicators, decision support tools, etc.
Job description
Project managers work closely implementing partners in the countries where the DHIS2 is used as an Education Management Information System (EMIS). These countries are Uganda, Gambia, Mozambique and Togo. Furthermore, project managers are responsible for a portfolio of work that includes coordination with global partners such as UNESCO UIS, UNICEF and Save the Children, as well as supporting country education ministries in their adoption and implementation of DHIS2. Key activities associated with the available position includes coordination with international partners, in-country HISP partners, ministries of education, and overseeing the creation and maintenance of DHIS2 for EMIS global resources, including the development of guidance materials; implementation guidance, documentation; training curricula, etc.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Coordinate with global partners (e.g. UNESCO UIS, Norad, UNICEF, Save the Children; etc.) to define needs, resource requests and collaboration strategies;
- Ensure the completion of deliverables and contract requirements;
- Determine priorities related to the development of guidelines, translations, toolkits, and training curricula.
- Develop routines for coordination and alignment of implementation priorities with country needs and partner requests;
- Coordinate implementation resources, including technical and education specialist leads, to ensure timely and quality completion of projects;
- Provide specific budget and performance tasks related to DHIS2 projects;
- Promote open data, open standards, open source software, and open innovation and sharing.
Qualification requirements
This position requires:
- Five years+ experience of project management in digital and global projects, preferably in the education sector.
- Experience in working with international donor community, including bilateral and multilateral donor agencies and private foundations.
- Demonstrated experience leading information systems implementations in low- and middle-income countries.
- Experience managing teams, preferably also virtual teams.
- Demonstrated success in developing partnerships and funding opportunities.
- A Master's degree in a relevant field such as information systems, education or international development (MPH, MSc, etc.), or equivalent experience.
- Excellent communication skills and fluent command of English, both oral and written. Other languages are a plus.
- Structured, responsive and with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
- Prior experience with HISP and DHIS2 is an advantage.
- Eligible for employment in Norway.
Personal skills
- Enthusiasm for international development efforts and ability to work well both independently and within a team, at national and international level
- Commitment to project management, coordination, documentation and relations building
- Flexible and positive to ongoing change of responsibilities
- Strong ability to handle parallel tasks and processes during time pressure
- Solution-oriented
- Ability to inspire and prioritize
- Comfort in the leadership role
- Good cooperation and communication skills
We offer
- Salary NOK 643 000 - 768 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Senior Adviser (position code 1364)
- A professionally stimulating working environment
- Attractive welfare benefits (https://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/welfare/index.html) and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo's family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include:
- Cover letter
- CV (complete overview of education and work experience)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters for recommendation
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (names, relation to candidate and telephone number)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
Formal regulations
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o
Contact information
Terje Aksel Sanner, phone: +47 91 75 98 27, e-mail: terjeasa@ifi.uio.no
For questions regarding our application system, please contact HR Senior Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, phone:+47 22854272, email: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no
Om arbeidsgiveren
The University of Oslo is Norway?s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.
The Department of Informatics (IFI) is one of nine departments belonging to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. IFI is Norway?s largest university department for general education and research in Computer Science and related topics.
The Department has more than 1800 students on bachelor level, 600 master students, and over 240 PhDs and postdocs. The overall staff of the Department is close to 370 employees, about 280 of these in full time positions. The full time tenured academic staff is 75, mostly Full/Associate Professors..
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