Health Advisor on Health Information Systems

Job description

GIZ has been operating in Syria since 1976. It has thus established valuable contacts in civil society and garnered experience that is now crucial for supporting the country. From 2013 onwards, it worked without government involvement with the assistance of local non-governmental organisations. Despite the difficult conditions, GIZ has consistently contributed to improving people’s living conditions.

In view of the developments since December 2024, which have led Syria into a decisive phase of transformation, GIZ reopened its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing 15 projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office (FFO), with co-financing from the European Union and other donors.

Your tasks

• Providing technical and process advisory to GIZ, in supporting the Syrian Health System and Ministry of Health for the development of a comprehensive HIS system, based on current progress and institutional needs.
• Designing and implementing technical HIS and epidemiological tools in line with strategies and requirements to support the health system strengthening.
• Supporting the establishment implementation of the HIS roadmap within the Health Ministry and, where relevant, in coordination with the other Syrian Ministries.
• Designing and implementing competency development measures (trainings, workshops, coaching, mentoring) for MoH staff and regional health directorates on HIS related topics.
• Identifying needs for short-term expertise for HIS activities, preparing Terms of Reference, technically supervising assignments, and conducting quality assurance of deliverables to ensure coherence and technical quality.
• Providing technical backstopping to ensure that inclusive and gender-responsive principles are systematically integrated into HIS policies, instruments and decision-making processes.
• Where appropriate and reasonable, performing additional tasks upon request of the management.

Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)

• Master’s degree or equivalent relating to Epidemiology, Health Data Science or Public Health. Formation on Health Informatics and IT experience is an asset.
• At least 5 years of experience in health system strengthening, health governance, and health information systems, including in fragile or conflict-affected settings; familiarity with international health standards and frameworks for health system strengthening.
• In depth knowledge of the Syrian health system and health networks, and experience providing technical advisory support to government institutions and other stakeholders at national and subnational levels.
• Proven experience in operating HIS platforms, preferably DHIS2 and EMR
• Work experience in data management, data quality and data analysis, results frameworks and evidence-based programing.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines. Respect for different cultural, diversity and gender backgrounds.

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Additional information

The following minimum requirements for applications need to be fulfilled:

1. Only application documents in English will be accepted. Documents in Arabic cannot be considered during the selection process.
2. Mandatory documents are CV and application letter in English stating your qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is 25.11.2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to diversity and gender balance. It is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

This is a national position governed by GIZ Syria’s national terms and conditions of employment. The salary is paid in Syrian pounds (SYP) and is benchmarked against comparable roles to ensure it is competitive in the Syrian labour market.

Please submit your application to [email protected] indicating in the subject line only the respective title of the position.