Health Informatics Advisor (Temporary) at Jhpiego Nigeria

Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Informatics Advisor

Location: Abuja
Employment Status: Temporary

Job Summary

• Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is implementing digital health solutions to support HIV/AIDS care and treatment, as well as broader public health programs.
• As part of ongoing system improvements and program expansion, Jhpiego seeks personnel to implement a series of technical enhancements, refinements, and compliance updates for its mobile and web-based health applications.

Responsibilities
Software Development and Training:

• Implement mobile app changes collated from state visits
• Update the app’s Machine Learning risk score model implementation.
• Improve the app’s feedback loop during sync operations.
• Implement client historical risk score view.
• Disable monthly in-app pulse surveys as mandated by IRB.
• Switch to modular architecture to enable future expansion to other disease areas.
• Implement accessibility features in the mobile application.
• Implement in-app push notifications. 

Deliverables

• Implemented changes and bug fixes identified in deployed states.
• Modularized codebase supporting plug-and-play modules for new disease areas (e.g., TB, MNCH) with architecture documentation.
• Functional accessibility settings (e.g., font scaling, screen reader support, colour contrast), user documentation.
• Integrated and tested risk score model based on revised ML algorithms. Model documentation and code.
• UI component and backend logic for historical risk trends per client.
• Configured Firebase Cloud Messaging (or equivalent), notification service, and UI integration.
• Enhanced user notifications during sync (e.g., progress, success/failure messages, retry logic).
• Surveys deactivated or removed, updated source code and documentation.
• Revised data collection, use, and privacy documentation submitted to IRB.
• State teams trained on the use of the Client Management app. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital health system development.
• Proven experience with:
• Android app development (Jetpack Compose, Kotlin)
• Backend development (e.g., Spring Boot, Node.js)
• Machine learning model integration
• Modular software architecture
• Push notification frameworks (e.g., FCM)
• Accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Familiarity with IRB processes and data ethics in health systems.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Remuneration

• Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.
• For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
• The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
• Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
• Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.