Dhis2 Specialist

Job Title- DHIS2 Specialist- Organisation Levels- mothers2mothers -> m2m Head Office -> Programmes- Location- Cape Town -, 8000 ZA (Primary)
- Type of position- Consultant- Education- Degree- Closing Date- 29/11/2024- Job Description**1. Objective**:
The DHIS2 consultant is to ensure a stable, upgraded, and optimized DHIS2 system that supports testing, data quality improvement, and efficient metadata and user management. The consultant will address system architecture improvements, set up a development environment, upgrade the DHIS2 version to the latest stable version, and implement effective data cleansing mechanisms.

**2.Background**:
DHIS2 is integral to m2m's data management and reporting framework, supporting health programs with reliable, standardized information essential for tracking impact and guiding interventions. With increasing demands on data accuracy and timeliness, the DHIS2 system—currently operating on version 2.37—requires targeted upgrades and optimization to meet m2m's evolving needs. This upgrade to version 2.40.1, along with a systematic approach to metadata management, data element standardization, and performance tuning, will enhance data integrity and system functionality, directly benefiting the Insight2Action (I2A) and VUKA. I2A and VUKA will rely on DHIS2 as a primary data source, requiring streamlined and high-quality data to power impactful decision-making.

**Proposed travel expenses**:
Instructions for Reimbursement of Travel Expenses:
No travel costs are authorized under this Consulting Agreement.
NOTE: Travel expenses will be reimbursed separately from Consulting Fees and Activity Costs & Non-Travel Expenses, based on an approved expense report. EXPENSE REQUESTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER RETURN FROM TRAVEL. Any outstanding travel or other advances will be deducted from fee payment requests. The consultant is required to adhere to m2m’s organizational policies on data privacy and security. Any deviation from the agreed scope or timeline must be reported promptly.
- Job Requirements**Description of task to be performed**:
The consultant will lead a comprehensive upgrade and optimization process to ensure a stable, secure, efficient, and user-friendly DHIS2 environment. Key activities include setting up a separate development instance for internal testing and development work, upgrading the DHIS2 version from 2.37 to 2.40.1, and implementing a robust backup and restoration strategy. A thorough review and cleanup of metadata will be conducted, focusing on mapping and standardizing data elements, datasets, and indicators to align with organizational reporting needs. SQL views will be configured for ongoing metadata monitoring, and structured user roles and access policies will be established to enhance data governance.