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Programme Officer (System Developer, District Health Information System 2) Jobs in Dhaka, Bangladesh at United Nations Volunteers – Asia & the Pacific
Title: Programme Officer (System Developer, District Health Information System 2)
Company: United Nations Volunteers – Asia & the Pacific
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
** Deadline to apply is 7 August 2026 **
Description of assignment title
Programme Officer (System Developer, District Health Information System 2)
Host entity
WHO
Modality
Onsite
Type
National
Volunteer category
Expert UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule
Full-time
Number of Assignments
1
Assignment country
Bangladesh
Duty stations
Dhaka
Work location
On UN premises
Expected start date
15/08/2026
Duration
17 months (with possibility of extension)
Task description
Under the overall supervision of the WHO Medical Officer-CDS (Communicable Diseases) and direct supervision of National Professional Officer (NPO)- NTD, Vector Borne Diseases and One Health, and in close collaboration with CDS and NCD & Mental Health team members, the incumbent will have to perform the activities as described below:
• Design, configure, and customize DHIS2 modules (Tracker, Event, and Aggregate) for priority eliminating NTDs, including vector borne diseases such as Kala-azar Lymphatic Filariasis, Dengue, Leprosy, Rabies, Snake bite envenoming, STH , skin NTDs etc., in coordination with WHO and relevant department/ programme of DGHS.
• Incorporate updated case reporting forms, including geo-location data capture, and develop required data elements, option sets, program rules, indicators, datasets, and validation rules as per programme requirements.
• Support the development, configuration and integration of standardized DHIS2 metadata, indicators, datasets, reporting forms, validation rules and dashboards for selected noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mental health and behavioural risk-factor programmes, in collaboration with the WHO NCD and Mental Health team, MIS-DGHS and relevant programme managers.
• Support harmonization and interoperability of communicable disease, NCD and mental health reporting systems within the national digital health architecture, including DHIS2, electronic medical records and other national digital health platforms, where appropriate.
• Provide technical support for the development of programme monitoring dashboards, cohort monitoring tools, routine reports and data visualization products for NCDs, mental health and selected behavioural risk-factor programmes to strengthen evidence-informed programme management and decision-making.
• Develop conditional (cascading) dropdown menus to facilitate hierarchical selection of District, Upazila, Union, and other administrative units within DHIS2 data entry forms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, including user roles, permissions, program assignments, and organizational unit assignments across different NTD reporting sites.
• Ensure compliance with national digital health standards and maintain the smooth operation of the DHIS2 data flow network.
• Develop customized dashboards and analytics tools to support monitoring and decision-making for priority NTD programmes.
• Map and migrate data fields from old tracker programmes to updated tracker configurations, and support capacity building on data use, visualization, and data quality improvement, particularly for the Kala-azar programme.
• Develop user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), data entry guidelines, tutorials, and technical documentation for DHIS2 applications supporting communicable diseases, NCDs, mental health and related programme areas for service providers, statisticians, data managers, and other relevant programme staff.
• Conduct hands-on training sessions for national and sub national staff on DHIS2 configuration, data entry, reporting, analyzing , data use and visualization, dashboard use, data quality assurance and system operation during piloting and implementation phases for communicable diseases, NCDs and mental health programmes.
Relevant experience
7 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Bengali, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Master’s degree in computer science, health informatics, or post-graduate diploma in computer science or any other relevant discipline from recognize university.
Skills and experience
Required:
• Experience in development of complex tracking modules e.g. the DHIS2 tracker program & Dataset for Health sector
• Experience in data management in PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, data migration, and data visualization are a must
• Extensive knowledge of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) programs / Non communicable Diseases (NCD) / Communicable diseases (CDs)
• Acquired knowledge of National Digital Health Standards
Desirable:
• Trained in the DHIS2 tracker academy or related DHIS2 training.
• Experience supporting surveillance systems for Communicable Diseases / Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs),
• Hands on experience in working with the Government system, especially with MIS, DGHS and MoH.
• Working experience in the WHO and /or other UN agencies would be an advantage.
• Good communication and training facilitation.
• Work independently with minimum guidance and supervision from WHO Professional staff
Computer Literacy:
• Proficient in using computer software applications. Knowledge of DHIS2 Web API, data import/export tools (CSV, JSON), and system integration. Experience in metadata management, including data elements, program rules, data security.
