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Scope of Work:

The Ministry of Health (MoH), through the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), has implemented the Open

Logistics Management Information System (OpenLMIS) with support from UNICEF and Gavi to strengthen vaccine logistics,

cold chain management, and immunization supply chain information management in Zambia.

Following completion of the initial system development phase, OpenLMIS is operational but requires further system

enhancement, integration with national digital health platforms, optimization, deployment to health facility level,

production support, and technical capacity strengthening to ensure sustainability and maximize its contribution to

immunization programme performance.

The consultant shall provide continued technical, functional, operational, and capacity-building support for OpenLMIS.

The assignment will cover completion of outstanding development activities, enhancement of core system functionality,

integration with approved national digital health platforms, production support, mobile application improvements,

reporting and analytics, cold chain equipment management, system security, quality assurance, documentation, and

knowledge transfer.

The Consultant shall deliver the activities in close consultation with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and UNICEF and in

accordance with approved technical standards, operational priorities, change-control procedures, and release-governance

requirements.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  Download File

ToR_ext_TMC0006830.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

QUALIFICATIONS / SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES (CORE/TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL) / LANGUAGE SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ASSIGNMENT

Education:

BA in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Health Informatics, Digital Health, ICT.

Work Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in software engineering, health information systems, or logistics management information systems.
Extensive experience with OpenLMIS or similar logistics management information systems.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and backend application development.
Proven experience in health systems interoperability and API integration.
Experience integrating systems with DHIS2 and other digital health platforms.
Experience in production support, troubleshooting, and incident management.
Experience in Android or cross-platform mobile application development.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is an asset

Knowledge/Expertise/Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication, documentation, and report writing skills.
Experience working with Zambia Ministries of Health and development partners.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

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UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)

Cover letter

A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial proposal template_TMC0006830.docx
A detailed technical proposal

Remarks: If the TOR or financial proposal documents are not downloadable on certain recruitment platforms, please visit our official page Vacancies | UNICEF Careers.

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All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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OpenLMIS Technical Support International Consultant - Lusaka, Zambia (Home based) #596019