Technical Assistant, Digital Health (Malawi)

This role was posted on October 21,  2026. Please note that the application closes on October 26, 2026

About Last Mile Health

Last Mile Health saves lives in the world's most remote communities. Our vision is a health worker within reach of everyone, everywhere. We partner with governments to recruit, train, equip, and integrate professional community health workers into national health systems, equipping them to deliver quality primary care in rural and remote communities. Founded in Liberia in 2007, we now operate programs in Ethiopia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Malawi. Our global offices are located in Accra, Ghana and in the United States. We are looking for mission-driven leaders to join us as we work to ensure no patient is out of reach.

About the Malawi Program

The Malawi team partners with the Ministry of Health to implement the National Community Health Framework (2023-2030), directly addressing high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. With 84% of Malawi’s population living in rural areas, the team focuses on upskilling health workers to deliver integrated maternal and newborn care with an emphasis on improving access to quality primary care in remote communities. Led by Dalitso Baloyi, the team drives innovation by designing digital tools like the integrated Community Health Information System (iCHIS) and serving as an implementing partner in the m-mama emergency transport system. Simultaneously, the team strengthens government systems to mobilize sustainable financing, ensuring quality primary care reaches those living far from the nearest health facility.

The Consultancy

At Last Mile Health, we make bold commitments that inspire innovation. Do you have experience supporting digital health strategy development, policy coordination, or the implementation of digital health systems? If so, you may be our next Technical Assistant, Digital Health with the Malawi program.

The Technical Assistant (TA) will support the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to strengthen coordination of digital health tools and revision of existing digital health instruments, ensuring they remain responsive to current and emerging health priorities aligned to national health sector goals.  

The TA will have dual reporting to the Digital Health Division (DHD) of the Ministry of Health, and Last Mile Health(LMH). For day-to-day operations, the TA will report primarily to the Chief Digital Health Officer under the Ministry of Health responsible for Policy, Standards and Monitoring and Evaluation, with a secondary line to the Digital Health Specialist at LMH, including administrative matters. The TA will submit monthly activity reports to LMH through the Digital Health Specialist certified by the Chief Digital Health Officer. 

This role is based in Lilongwe, Malawi, and is open to candidates who are located in and have work authorization in Malawi.

Consultancy Details

• Project Duration: November 2026 to March 2027
• Commitment: Up to 36 hours per week
• Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Background

Last Mile Health (LMH) is a key partner for the Malawi Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS). LMH’s strategy is to provide opportunities for all women and children in Malawi to make informed choices about their health and have access to high-quality, sustainable maternal and neonatal care. 

The HSSP III has prioritized digitalization of the health sector and established structures and processes to strengthen the governance and implementation of digital solutions in health. LMH has supported the Ministry to develop and implement the integrated Community Health Information System (iCHIS).  iCHIS is one of the prioritised systems in the Health Sector Strategic Plan (2023 -2030). iCHIS is intended to improve community-level health services delivery.

LMH  would like to support these initiatives through engagement of a Technical Assistant (TA). The TA will  directly work with MoH in the Digital Health Division. The TA will support the strengthening of Digital Health governance by leading the development and or updating of various Digital Health strategic documents including guidelines, SOPs, Roadmaps and other such documents. 

Responsibilities

• Support in the review of the outgoing Digital Health strategy to document lessons learned, identify operational bottlenecks, and capture emerging technical priorities for the next strategic document.
• Support in reviewing and drafting of the national Digital Health Framework, SOPs, and other oversight guidelines to ensure policy alignment.
• Support with stakeholder engagement and  inter- departmental consultation to identify key digital health priorities.
• Support in internal and external stakeholders’ engagement through inter-departmental, inter organization consultations to identify, refine, and prioritize key digital health initiatives.
• Support in coordinating task forces as required for the development of strategic documents for Digital Health.  
• Facilitate the dissemination of the Digital Health Policy, Digital Health framework, SoPs and other priority documents.
• Work alongside DHD, CHSS and relevant partners to help/ facilitate the iCHIS transition process from CHSS to DHD.
• Attend and support facilitation of the quarterly  Data and Digital Health TWG meetings.
• Other related tasks as assigned by the head of the Digital Health Division or section heads. 

Deliverables 

The Technical Assistant will be expected to deliver:

• Three monthly implementation plans detailing the key activities to be undertaken. 
• Monthly reports of activities undertaken by the TA. The reports shall be signed off by the section head before submission to LMH. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Public Health, or Global Health, Health Informatics, Data Science, or a related field required; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated years of experience in developing Digital Health strategic documents in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems (e.g., DHIS2, OpenMRS, CommCare, ODK, iCHIS, or similar), Data governance, data sharing agreements, and privacy/security requirements. Stakeholder Management: Proven track record facilitating consensus building across government ministries, technical working groups, and donor organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• You have excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams and incorporating stakeholder feedback.
• You have a Certification(s) in  Information Systems or Digital Health.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Last Mile Health. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Last Mile Health is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org.

At Last Mile Health, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the selection process, please inform the Talent Acquisition team member you are working with. Any disclosure related to a disability will be kept strictly confidential and used solely to determine appropriate accommodations. Disclosure is entirely voluntary and will not influence hiring decisions or employment opportunities.