Digital Health Systems Specialist at Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

JOB VACANCY AT TERRE DES HOMMES FOUNDATION

Position: Digital Health Systems Specialist

Location: Borno State, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Assignment Duration: 6 months

Required Experience: Minimum of 10 years

Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

ABOUT TERRE DES HOMMES

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is a Swiss child relief organisation dedicated to protecting children’s rights and improving the health and well-being of children and their families. The organisation works across multiple countries to support vulnerable children and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Terre des hommes Nigeria is seeking an experienced Digital Health Systems Specialist to support the strategic development of its health systems strengthening and digital health approach.

Over a six-month period, the successful candidate will analyse Nigeria’s health and digital health landscape, identify strategic opportunities, build partnerships and help adapt Tdh’s existing technical expertise to the Nigerian context.

The specialist will work under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programmes, with a functional reporting link to the Regional Health Protection Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategy and Health Systems Strengthening

Analyse Nigeria’s health system, digital health policies, national priorities and ongoing reforms. Identify opportunities for Tdh to strengthen health systems and integrate digital solutions into future programmes.

2. Digital Health Technical Leadership

Provide technical guidance on digital health strategies, tools and approaches. Support the adaptation of Tdh’s existing solutions, including the Integrated eDiagnostic Approach (IeDA), to the Nigerian context.

3. Innovation and Digital Transformation

Identify and assess digital health technologies and innovative approaches that can improve healthcare delivery and outcomes for children and women. Support evidence-informed testing, adaptation and potential scaling of relevant solutions.

4. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, Federal and State Ministries of Health, development partners, donors, technology providers, academic institutions and other relevant stakeholders.

5. Programme Development and Fundraising

Identify funding opportunities and contribute technical inputs to concept notes, proposals, budgets, results frameworks and resource mobilisation strategies related to digital health and health systems strengthening.

6. Quality Assurance and Standards

Promote the application of national and international digital health standards, including interoperability, data governance, privacy, cybersecurity, accessibility, equity and human-centred design.

7. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

Strengthen the capacity of programme teams and partners through technical guidance, coaching, training and knowledge sharing. Document lessons learned and contribute to evidence generation and technical guidance.

8. Advocacy and Representation

Represent Tdh in relevant health sector coordination platforms, technical working groups, policy discussions and professional networks.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields:

Public Health

Health Systems Management

Health Informatics

Digital Health

Health Policy

Information Systems

Another relevant health or technical discipline, supported by significant professional experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Candidates should demonstrate:

1. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in health systems strengthening, public health and/or digital health.
2. Experience in technical advisory, strategy development, programme design or coordination roles.
3. Proven experience designing, developing or implementing digital health strategies, policies or programmes, preferably in Nigeria or sub-Saharan Africa.
4. Experience collaborating with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and/or relevant Federal and State Ministries of Health.
5. Knowledge of digital health information systems, particularly DHIS2, and Nigeria’s wider digital health architecture.
6. Experience designing or implementing user-centred digital health solutions for frontline health workers and primary healthcare delivery.
7. Understanding of interoperability, data governance, privacy, data protection and human-centred design. Knowledge of HL7 FHIR and WHO SMART Guidelines is an advantage.
8. Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, donor engagement and resource mobilisation.
9. Experience in training, coaching and capacity strengthening for technical and non-technical audiences.

TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills in English.

Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and stakeholder engagement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and digital data collection tools such as Kobo is desirable.

Experience with CPIMS+ is a strong asset.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English and Hausa are required. French is an additional advantage.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Commitment to Tdh’s Code of Conduct, child safeguarding and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse policies.

Ability to comply with organisational administrative and security procedures.

Previous experience working in Northeast Nigeria is an advantage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Terre des hommes Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without discrimination on the basis of personal background or protected characteristics.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the online application form using the link here

APPLICATION DEADLINE

2 November 2026, according to the published vacancy listing. Applicants should confirm the closing date and any additional instructions on the application form.