Digital Health Strategy Advisor (Cat. I)

Ntu International A / S; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1 367 000 - 2 052 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Digital Health Strategy Advisor in South Africa to strengthen health systems through integrated digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in digital health governance, project management skills, and familiarity with WHO standards. Fluency in English is essential, and knowledge of French is a plus. This position focuses on aligning national strategies with global standards.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in digital health policy or governance.
• Experience with health agencies, NGOs, or health tech firms.
• Knowledge of WHO's Global Strategy on Digital Health and related frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen health systems through integrated digital solutions.
• Support development of national digital health strategies.
• Coordinate with governments and multilateral organizations on digital health initiatives.

Skills

Digital health project management

Stakeholder coordination

Fluency in English

Working knowledge of French

Education

Completed University studies in Public Health, Health Informatics or related fields

5 years of equivalent professional experience in absence of formal education

Job description

Overview

NTU International A / Sis leading a consortium for the implementation of the EU funded project called : Technical Assistance to Africa CDC - Accelerating Digital Health Transformation in Africa - TEI Digital healthand is searching for experts to support the core team during the implementation of this project.

Theoverall objectiveof this assignment is to strengthen health systems through integrated, patient-centred digital solutions development at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, in line with the Africa CDC Digital Transformation Strategy.

Location

Africa.

Duration

The indicative start date is23 / 11 / and the period of implementation of the contract will be28 Month(s)from this date (indicative end date : 23 / 03 / ).

Position

Digital Health Strategy Advisor (Cat. I)

Qualifications and skills

Completed University studies of at least 3 years in Public Health, Health Informatics, Digital Health, Information Technology / Computer Science, Health Policy and Management, Data Science, Business Administration (with a focus on health innovation).

In its absence, 5 years of equivalent professional experience.

Strong digital health project management and stakeholder coordination skills.

Fluency in English isrequired; working knowledge of French is anasset.

General professional experience

Expertise demonstrated by consolidated experience of 12 years in the fields related to the digital health policy, governance structures, or health financing.

Experience working with government health agencies, international organizations (e.g., AU, WHO, World Bank), NGOs, or private sector health tech firms.

Demonstrated knowledge of digital health frameworks and standards (such as WHO's Global Strategy on Digital Health, Digital Public Goods, OpenHIE, or SMART Health IT).

Prior experience with Africa CDC, WHO-AFRO, Ministries of Health, or international donor-funded projects.

Specific professional experience

Expert in national digital health strategy development, with experience in health policy, legal frameworks, health financing, and institutional design and supporting governments to align national strategies with continental and global standards.

Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating digital health policies in AU Member States.

Ability to work with governments, donors, and multilateral organizations to shape national digital health initiatives.

Understanding of health financing models for digital health solutions.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.