The Ultimate Global Career Guide to Remote & Online Public & Global Health Informatics Roles

Levi Cheptora

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

INTRODUCTION: THE RISE OF GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS IN A DIGITIZED WORLD

The world is undergoing the most dramatic health data transformation in modern history. Nations are digitizing health systems, organizations are integrating global disease surveillance pipelines, telehealth has exploded across continents, and artificial intelligence is weaving itself into every corner of healthcare delivery. This evolution has created a massive demand for Public Health Informatics (PHI) and Global Health Informatics (GHI) professionals—roles that sit at the intersection of data, technology, healthcare, public health, epidemiology, and global development.

Health informatics is no longer a niche field reserved for highly specialized technical experts. It has become one of the most essential infrastructures of global health—from tracking real-time outbreaks, to running DHIS2 systems for African Ministries of Health, to managing nationwide vaccination registries, to supporting WHO pandemic-response systems, to enabling telemedicine providers to store and analyze patient data securely.

Even more importantly, many of these roles can now be done REMOTELY, opening a new workforce paradigm where qualified professionals—regardless of geographic location—can contribute to global health digitally.

For Africans, this shift is historic and promising. Remote global health informatics work removes geographical barriers that have historically limited African talent from participating in high-value international public health work. Today, an informatics specialist in Nairobi, Lagos, Kigali, Accra, or Johannesburg can directly support:

• a WHO disease surveillance program
• a CDC (US) HIV informatics project
• a UNICEF immunization dashboard
• a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation global health platform
• a European telehealth AI medical data analytics firm
• a global NGO monitoring TB, malaria, maternal health, HIV
• an EMR implementation for a US or EU hospital
• a research consortium using DHIS2 or REDCap

And because the world is facing a health informatics workforce shortage, demand continues to skyrocket.

WHAT EXACTLY IS PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS?

Public Health Informatics (PHI) is the use of data, information systems, digital tools, and analytics to improve population health, public health decision-making, and health surveillance.

Global Health Informatics (GHI) expands this to the international arena, focusing on cross-country health systems, global disease surveillance, global health research, digital health implementation, and multinational health information systems.

These roles are distinct from clinical informatics, medical IT, and hospital-based informatics—they focus on population-level health outcomes, not just individual patient records.

THE GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS BOOM (2025+): WHY DEMAND IS EXPLODING

Below are the key reasons health informatics is one of the fastest-growing global career fields today:

1. Digital Health Transformation in Every Country

From high-income nations to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), governments are adopting:

• National digital health strategies
• Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)
• Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Telehealth platforms
• National surveillance dashboards
• Immunization and maternal health digital registries

This digitalization requires millions of new informatics workers globally.

2. Post-COVID Global Surveillance Systems

COVID-19 reshaped how the world treats disease surveillance. Countries now invest heavily in:

• pandemic-preparedness data systems
• genomic surveillance
• real-time reporting tools
• digital contact-tracing platforms
• laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
• international health regulation reporting tools

Governments now allocate more budget to informatics than ever before.

3. Growth of Telehealth, Telemedicine & e-Health

Telehealth requires:

• secure data flows
• EMR/EHR interoperability
• data privacy & cybersecurity
• remote patient monitoring analytics
• AI-enabled decision support

Public health informatics specialists sit at the center of this ecosystem.

4. AI & Machine Learning in Health

AI needs clean, structured, high-quality data—something public health informaticians facilitate through:

• data governance
• data quality assurance
• ontology and metadata standards
• interoperability frameworks
• clinical and epidemiological coding standards

As AI adoption increases, so does informatics hiring.

5. Massive Investments in Africa’s Digital Health Ecosystem

Major global stakeholders investing in Africa include:

• WHO Africa Regional Office
• Africa CDC
• The Global Fund
• USAID
• PEPFAR
• UNICEF
• Gates Foundation
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
• PATH
• Resolve to Save Lives
• Jhpiego
• RTI International
• Palladium
• NGOs with DHIS2, REDCap, OpenMRS, CommCare projects

These organizations regularly hire remote or Africa-based informatics professionals.

6. Internationalization of the Digital Health Workforce

A rural clinic in Uganda or Malawi may collect data that feeds into:

• WHO global surveillance
• a multinational research effort
• a UN reporting pipeline

Global collaboration requires remote-capable informatics experts.

WHO CAN WORK IN PUBLIC OR GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS?

Contrary to what many assume, you do NOT need to be a software engineer or epidemiologist to work in this field.

Typical backgrounds entering PHI/GHI include:

• nurses
• clinicians
• pharmacists
• lab scientists
• public health graduates
• epidemiology students
• health records officers
• HIM professionals
• community health workers
• midwives
• statisticians
• social scientists
• computer science & IT specialists
• data analysts
• health economists
• monitoring & evaluation (M&E) professionals

Informatics is multidisciplinary, and global health employers EXPECT this diversity.

SECTION 1 — TYPES OF REMOTE/ONLINE/PART-TIME/FULL-TIME PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS ROLES (DETAILED EXPLAINERS)

This section provides a deep-dive into 30+ career paths, their tasks, skill requirements, and pathways.

This is essential for Africans and global professionals who want clarity on what type of job they can pursue remotely.

1. PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICS OFFICER / SPECIALIST

Typical Tasks

• Implement digital health solutions for public health programs
• Manage national/regional disease surveillance systems
• Integrate data systems across health programs
• Ensure data quality, data governance, and privacy standards
• Build dashboards for public health reporting
• Support digital health strategy development

Skills Needed

• Experience with DHIS2, REDCap, OpenMRS, KoboToolbox, or similar systems
• Epidemiology knowledge
• Data analysis (R, Python, Excel, Power BI preferred)
• SQL or basic database understanding

Remote/Online Potential

High. Many global health NGOs hire remote PHI specialists.

2. GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS CONSULTANT

Freelance or full-time consultants offering advisory roles to governments, NGOs, or digital health implementers.

Tasks

• Evaluate country digital health readiness
• Design EMR/EHR or HIS infrastructure
• Lead implementations
• Provide training to ministries of health
• Support donor-funded health systems projects

Who Hires?

WHO, USAID partners, CDC-funded NGOs, digital health companies, academic institutions.

Remote Potential

Very high. Consultancy is one of the easiest paths into remote informatics work.

3. DIGITAL HEALTH IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST

Tasks

• Deploy and configure EHR/EMR systems
• Oversee digital health rollouts
• Train clinicians, nurses, CHWs
• Conduct user acceptance testing
• Monitor system performance

Software Examples

• OpenMRS
• Bahmni
• ODK
• DHIS2 Tracker
• CommCare

4. HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HIS) OFFICER

Tasks

• Maintain national or regional HIS infrastructure
• Validate and clean large datasets
• Ensure interoperability between systems
• Develop health data quality improvement plans

Remote Opportunity

Moderate–high depending on employer.

5. MONITORING & EVALUATION (M&E) INFORMATICS SPECIALIST

Tasks

• Build data collection tools
• Manage DHIS2 / REDCap projects
• Write scripts for automated reporting
• Conduct data quality assessments
• Support donor reporting

Typical Employers

NGOs, governments, UN agencies, research labs.

6. EPIDEMIOLOGY DATA ANALYST / SURVEILLANCE INFORMATICIAN

Tasks

• Analyze disease outbreak data
• Contribute to forecasting models
• Manage datasets for malaria, TB, HIV, NCDs, maternal health
• Create dashboards for decision-makers

Skills

• R, Python, SQL
• Applied epidemiology
• GIS mapping (QGIS, ArcGIS)

7. TELEHEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALIST

Tasks

• Manage telehealth platforms
• Ensure documentation workflows
• Optimize remote patient monitoring systems

Remote Opportunity

Extremely high.

8. EMR/EHR IMPLEMENTATION & SUPPORT ROLES

Tasks

• Configure EMR systems
• Manage EMR workflows
• Support remote clinics/hospitals

Systems include:

• Epic
• Cerner
• OpenMRS
• Bahmni
• CareTracker
• AthenaHealth

High demand worldwide.

9. DIGITAL HEALTH TRAINERS & CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS

NGOs and global health programs train:

• CHWs
• nurses
• clinicians
• data clerks
• health record officers

Tasks

• Train users on DHIS2 / REDCap / EMRs
• Develop training curricula
• Conduct workshops (remote or hybrid)

Ideal for educators, nurses, or digital health practitioners.

10. HEALTH DATA ENGINEERS

Tasks

• ETL (extract-transform-load) pipelines
• Manage APIs between national systems
• Ensure data interoperability
• Develop health metadata standards

Skills

• SQL
• Python
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

This role is strongly remote-compatible.

Public and Global Health Informatics offer a remarkably diverse ecosystem of roles. Below, we expand into additional high-demand careers—including remote-compatible positions that African and global professionals can pursue immediately.

11. GLOBAL HEALTH DATA QUALITY OFFICER (DQO)

What They Do

Data quality officers ensure that the data collected in public health programs is:

• accurate
• complete
• timely
• consistent
• aligned with global standards

They develop DQ improvement plans, conduct field verifications (sometimes virtually), and build validation rules in systems like DHIS2, CommCare, or REDCap.

Typical Duties

• Run automated data quality checks
• Conduct discrepancy reviews
• Train data clerks on proper reporting
• Build data dictionaries
• Monitor data completeness in dashboards
• Support quarterly review meetings

Why This Role is Growing

Donor agencies like USAID, CDC, The Global Fund, Gavi, UNFPA, and PEPFAR require strict data accountability. Data quality specialists ensure compliance with these funding requirements.

Remote Potential

High. Many DQ reviews can be conducted remotely using program dashboards, emails, and virtual meetings.

12. HEALTH SURVEILLANCE & OUTBREAK INFORMATICS SPECIALIST

Role Summary

This specialist builds, manages, and monitors systems that track disease outbreaks—everything from Ebola, Mpox, malaria, TB, HIV, cholera, polio, and influenza to NCDs like cancer or diabetes.

Duties

• Build early-warning surveillance dashboards
• Support syndromic surveillance systems
• Integrate lab data with surveillance platforms
• Analyze trends for outbreak detection
• Coordinate with Ministries of Health

Tools Used

• DHIS2 Surveillance
• SORMAS
• Go.Data (WHO)
• Epi Info
• OpenELIS or BLIS

Why It’s Crucial

Health security depends on rapid detection and reporting. Countries need more informatics specialists to meet WHO’s International Health Regulations (IHR).

Remote Potential

Moderate to high depending on country security level, but many international NGOs offer remote outbreak informatics positions.

13. DIGITAL HEALTH PROJECT MANAGER (PM)

Responsibilities

Digital health PMs oversee planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of digital health initiatives. They manage multidisciplinary teams—including developers, trainers, epidemiologists, M&E staff, and ministry officials.

Key Tasks

• Lead digital health projects from design to rollout
• Manage budgets, work plans, and donor reporting
• Coordinate with MoH departments and global partners
• Ensure alignment with national digital health strategies
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops

Skills Needed

• Strong organization and leadership
• Understanding of health systems
• Familiarity with digital health frameworks
• Ability to navigate government and donor landscapes

Remote Potential

High—many PM roles are hybrid or fully remote with travel allowances.

14. HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE (HIE) ANALYST

Role Overview

HIE analysts focus on interoperability—ensuring that different digital health systems can “talk to each other.”

Duties

• Implement HL7/FHIR standards
• Map health data elements across systems
• Manage API-driven data integration
• Coordinate interoperability test scenarios
• Support national health data exchange platforms

Why In Demand

Countries are moving toward national health data exchange ecosystems; interoperability is essential.

Remote Potential

Very high, especially for consultants and technical specialists.

15. ELECTRONIC LABORATORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS (LIMS) SPECIALIST

Tasks

• Support lab data systems such as OpenELIS, BLIS, LabWare
• Ensure accurate lab result digitization
• Build lab workflows and configurations
• Support integration with surveillance systems

Where They Work

• National reference labs
• Hospital laboratories
• Global health labs (HIV, TB, malaria, COVID)
• CDC-funded and WHO-funded lab strengthening programs

Remote Opportunities

Moderate but increasing—especially for global LIMS consultants.

16. GEOSPATIAL HEALTH ANALYST (GIS SPECIALIST)

What They Do

GIS analysts map health data for better decision-making.

Examples:

• malaria hotspots
• facility coverage gaps
• cold-chain logistics routes
• emergency response planning
• epidemiology cluster detection

Tools

• QGIS
• ArcGIS
• R + mapping packages
• GeoDashboards
• OpenStreetMap

Remote Potential

Extremely high—GIS is one of the most remote-friendly informatics specializations.

17. MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH (MCH) INFORMATICS ADVISOR

Specific informatics experts support MCH programs to digitize:

• ANC records
• PNC tracking
• immunization registries
• nutrition dashboards
• facility-based delivery data

Tasks

• Build MCH digital tracking tools
• Support end-to-end MCH data flows
• Train healthcare workers
• Monitor the quality of MCH indicators

Remote Potential

Moderate to high, especially with global MCH organizations (UNICEF, Save the Children, Pathfinder).

18. IMMUNIZATION INFORMATICS SPECIALIST (EPI PROGRAMS)

Focus Areas

• digitizing vaccine logistics (cold chain)
• electronic immunization registries (EIR)
• birth cohort tracking
• micro-planning tools
• vaccination coverage analysis

Tools

• DHIS2 Tracker
• OpenSRP
• SmartCare
• WHO EPI toolkit

Why It Matters

Gavi and WHO heavily fund these global systems; informatics talent is in high demand.

19. HEALTH ECONOMICS & INFORMATICS ANALYST

Role Summary

Analysts use health data to evaluate cost-effectiveness, resource allocation, and program efficiency.

Duties

• Build cost models for digital health interventions
• Analyze budget and expenditure data
• Support policy-making with economic insights
• Integrate financial and health data

Remote Opportunity

High—frequently hired by global think tanks, research institutions, and consulting firms.

20. PUBLIC HEALTH MACHINE LEARNING SPECIALIST

Tasks

• Clean and prepare health datasets for AI
• Build predictive models
• Support outbreak forecasting
• Conduct risk stratification modeling
• Design ML pipelines for public health automation

Skills

• Python
• TensorFlow / PyTorch
• Epidemiology
• Data engineering

Remote Potential

Very high due to the digital nature of the work.

21. HEALTH INFORMATICS TRAINER / CAPACITY BUILDER (Technical Training Roles)

Tasks

• Deliver remote training on digital health tools
• Build e-learning modules
• Host webinars and virtual workshops
• Assess digital literacy among health workers

Why Critical

The digital transformation requires massive upskilling of health workforces.

Remote Potential

Extremely high—trainers often work 100% online.

22. RESEARCH INFORMATICS MANAGER

Tasks

• Support clinical trials and public health studies
• Manage research databases (REDCap, OpenClinica)
• Ensure ethical data governance
• Coordinate with research laboratories
• Assist with IRB submissions

Common Employers

• Universities
• Research consortia
• Hospitals
• International health organizations

Remote Potential

High for database-focused work.

23. DIGITAL HEALTH PRODUCT MANAGER (Software + Global Health)

Tasks

• Oversee digital health platform creation
• Conduct user research in diverse settings
• Work with developers, UX teams, and health experts
• Ensure tools align with global health goals

Remote Potential

Very high—tech sector leads remote work adoption.

24. DATA PRIVACY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE OFFICER (Health Sector)

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, country privacy laws
• Secure sensitive health data
• Conduct risk assessments
• Develop privacy policies and SOPs

Remote Opportunity

Extremely high due to digital expansion and cybersecurity risks.

25. OPEN-SOURCE DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS DEVELOPER

Developers contribute to open-source global health tools:

• DHIS2
• OpenMRS
• Bahmni
• OpenIMIS
• OpenSRP
• KoboToolbox

Tasks

• Write code for global health platforms
• Support implementations
• Fix bugs & build modules
• Write documentation
• Collaborate with global implementers

Remote Potential

Very high—open-source is by nature decentralized.

SECTION 3 — WHY AFRICANS ARE UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO SUCCEED IN GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS

Africa is experiencing one of the world’s fastest-growing digital health revolutions. Countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and Uganda are emerging as hubs for:

• health informatics
• AI in health
• telemedicine
• digital public health systems
• national EHR programs
• DHIS2 leadership
• open-source global health contributions

This makes African professionals naturally equipped for global health informatics roles.

THE AFRICAN ADVANTAGE IN PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS

1. Africa leads the world in DHIS2 adoption

Over 46 African countries use DHIS2 as the national health information system. This creates millions of users—many of whom already have practical skills.

2. High exposure to donor-funded projects

NGOs and donors heavily operate in Africa, giving local professionals experience with:

• USAID
• CDC
• WHO
• Global Fund
• UNICEF
• CHAI
• UNFPA
• World Bank

These stakeholders value African professionals familiar with local systems.

3. Large-scale public health programs

From HIV to malaria to maternal health, Africa hosts some of the world’s largest disease programs—rich environments for informatics roles.

4. Strong community health frameworks

Digital community health information systems (CHIS) in Africa are world models.

5. Young, tech-savvy workforce

Africa’s population is young and increasingly trained in IT, data science, and analytics.

6. High availability of remote-ready professionals

African workers are increasingly comfortable with remote work tools and online collaboration.

SECTION 4 — CHALLENGES FOR AFRICAN PROFESSIONALS (AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM)

Success in remote global health informatics does not come without challenges.

Below are common barriers—and how to navigate them effectively.

CHALLENGE 1 — International Hiring Bias

Some employers don’t consider non-US/EU applicants due to:

• tax laws
• data privacy restrictions
• time zone concerns
• perceived skills gaps

Strategies

• Highlight remote-readiness
• Acquire relevant certifications (e.g., HIS, informatics, data analysis)
• Demonstrate experience with global health tools
• Work with NGOs that hire globally

CHALLENGE 2 — Internet & Power Stability

Solutions

• Use two different ISPs
• Invest in UPS/power backup
• Use mobile hotspot as secondary backup
• Schedule heavy tasks during stable power windows

CHALLENGE 3 — Limited Access to Certification Programs

Courses can be expensive.

Affordable Alternatives

• free DHIS2 Academy certificates
• REDCap training (free)
• OpenMRS implementer courses
• Coursera scholarships
• WHO digital health courses
• USAID/MEASURE evaluation resources

CHALLENGE 4 — Experience Requirements

Many jobs require prior experience even for entry-level roles.

Workarounds

• volunteer for NGOs or research groups
• contribute to open-source digital health
• take internship roles
• support local clinics or community programs with data entry

CHALLENGE 5 — Payment Logistics

Receiving international payments can be complex.

Solutions

• Wise
• Payoneer
• PayPal (where available)
• USDT (acceptable for some consulting firms)
• Local banks with SWIFT capability

CHALLENGE 6 — Working Across Time Zones

Approach

• Use calendar automation tools
• Create a time-blocking schedule
• Communicate expected response times

SECTION 5 — SKILLS YOU NEED FOR PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS ROLES

Here is a deeply detailed and structured skills roadmap.

A. Public Health Skills

• epidemiology foundations
• public health surveillance
• understanding of disease programs
• familiarity with donor-funded reporting

B. Informatics & Digital Health Skills

• DHIS2 (Tracker, dashboards, metadata)
• REDCap (database design)
• OpenMRS / Bahmni
• ODK / KoboToolbox
• SORMAS
• Go.Data

C. Data Analysis Skills

• R
• Python
• Stata
• SQL
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Excel (Advanced)

D. Technical / IT Skills

• cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Git/GitHub
• Linux/Bash fundamentals
• APIs and interoperability

E. Soft Skills

• communication
• documentation
• adaptability
• stakeholder engagement
• problem solving

Public and Global Health Informatics is one of the few fields where a well-structured self-directed learning path can successfully replace expensive degrees. While many employers value advanced education (MPH, MSc Health Informatics), practical experience with systems like DHIS2, REDCap, OpenMRS, and digital health architecture can be equally important—sometimes more.

Below is a comprehensive guide to study paths, free/affordable training programs, and globally recognized certifications.

A. UNIVERSITY DEGREES FOR HEALTH INFORMATICS

(Not mandatory, but beneficial)

1. Bachelor’s Degrees (Entry-Level Foundations)

Useful majors include:

• Public Health
• Informatics
• Health Information Management
• Computer Science
• Nursing / Clinical Sciences
• Statistics / Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Health Records & Information Science

These degrees create a strong foundation for technical or public health pathways.

2. Master’s Degrees (Preferred for Senior Roles)

Popular postgraduate degrees include:

• Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on epidemiology, M&E, or digital health
• Master of Science in Health Informatics
• MSc Biostatistics
• MPH Global Health
• MBA in Healthcare Management
• Master of Information Systems (MIS)

African universities offering health informatics or digital health components include:

• University of Rwanda (Rwanda)
• University of Pretoria (South Africa)
• Makerere University (Uganda)
• University of Lagos (Nigeria)
• University of Nairobi (Kenya)
• Jimma University (Ethiopia)
• University of Ghana

Many international universities offer online MPH and Health Informatics programs accessible to African and global students.

B. FREE & LOW-COST CERTIFICATIONS FOR GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS

(Very important for professionals entering the field without a formal degree)

These certifications demonstrate practical skills and provide a huge competitive advantage.

1. DHIS2 Certifications (Highly Valued in Africa)

Offered by the University of Oslo.

Certificates available for:

• DHIS2 Fundamentals
• DHIS2 Tracker
• DHIS2 Configuration
• DHIS2 Metadata Management
• DHIS2 Analytics & Dashboards

Most are free or low-cost.
Website: https://dhis2.org/academy/

2. WHO Digital Health Certifications (Free)

WHO Academy provides courses in:

• Digital Health Basics
• Health Data Governance
• Surveillance Systems
• Health Informatics Foundations
• Outbreak & Emergency Response Systems
• COVID-19 digital response tools

Website: https://openwho.org/

3. REDCap Training (Free)

REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) is widely used in research institutions and global health projects.

• Database creation
• Data entry & quality
• User management
• Study compliance

Website: https://projectredcap.org/

4. OpenMRS Certifications

OpenMRS holds workshops and training for:

• Implementers
• Developers
• Data managers

Website: https://openmrs.org/

5. Global Health eLearning Center (USAID, Free)

Courses include:

• M&E Essentials
• Global Health Systems
• Health Logistics
• HIV, Malaria, TB program data
• Community Health Information Systems
• Data Quality Auditing (DQA)

Website: https://www.globalhealthlearning.org/

6. Coursera & edX Certifications (Financial Aid Available)

Popular courses:

• Health Informatics Specialization
• Python and R for Public Health
• Data Science for Health
• GIS for Global Health
• Epidemiology Fundamentals
• Healthcare Data Security

These become highly valuable when applying internationally.

7. MEASURE Evaluation (Data & M&E Training)

Training for:

• health facility assessments
• data quality
• data analysis
• DHIS2
• surveillance

Website: https://www.measureevaluation.org/

8. Tableau, Power BI, and GIS Certifications

Global employers expect candidates to show proficiency in analytics and visualization tools.

C. SKILLS PATHWAY BY CAREER LEVEL

Below is a structured roadmap from beginner to advanced professional.

BEGINNER LEVEL (0–2 years)

Focus on gaining practical exposure.

Skills to learn:

• Excel (advanced)
• DHIS2 fundamentals
• REDCap basics
• ODK/Kobo
• Data cleaning
• Monitoring & Evaluation basics
• Introductory epidemiology
• Basic GIS

You can obtain an entry-level role such as:

• Data clerk
• Data entry assistant
• DHIS2 data officer
• M&E assistant
• Community health data reporter

MID-LEVEL (2–5 years)

Build specialization and take ownership of systems or programs.

Skills to add:

• SQL
• Python or R
• DHIS2 Tracker
• REDCap database design
• OpenMRS familiarity
• Digital health project coordination
• Data governance
• Dashboard development (Power BI, Tableau)

Possible job titles:

• HIS Officer
• Informatics Specialist
• EPI data analyst
• Surveillance officer
• M&E specialist
• Digital health implementation officer

ADVANCED LEVEL (5+ years)

You are now eligible for senior roles, advisory positions, or consulting.

Skills to add:

• Digital health architecture
• Interoperability (FHIR, HL7)
• LIMS management
• Cloud platforms
• AI/ML for health
• Cybersecurity and data privacy

Possible titles:

• Informatics Advisor
• Global Health Informatics Consultant
• Senior Surveillance Specialist
• Digital Health Technical Lead
• Data Science Lead (Health)
• HIS Architect

SECTION 7 — SAMPLE DAY-IN-THE-LIFE OF A PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATICIAN (REALISTIC SCENARIO)

To make the field more relatable, here is a fictional but accurate daily workflow for an informatics specialist working remotely with an NGO in East Africa.

8:00 AM — Check overnight surveillance data

Using dashboards (Power BI + DHIS2), you review:

• malaria case alerts
• weekly completeness rates
• anomalies in reporting

You flag two districts where cases appear unusually high.

9:00 AM — Virtual meeting with Ministry of Health data team

You discuss:

• data completeness issues
• reporting challenges in rural facilities
• mobile data collection updates
• upcoming DHIS2 metadata changes

10:30 AM — Build/modify a DHIS2 Tracker program

You are updating a maternal health tracking module to incorporate new WHO indicators.

12:00 PM — Lunch break

1:00 PM — Train facility data clerks via Zoom

You deliver a session on:

• recording ANC visit data
• fixing common data errors
• syncing data with national servers

2:30 PM — Support outbreak response

A cholera alert triggers a Go.Data investigation.
You help configure location hierarchies, case investigation forms, and import line lists.

4:00 PM — Documentation & donor reporting

You write a weekly brief summarizing data trends, system functionality, and user feedback.

5:00 PM — End of day

This daily workflow demonstrates why informatics is attractive: it merges technical work, public health impact, government collaboration, and the flexibility of remote/hybrid positions.

SECTION 8 — CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: REMOTE, ONLINE, PART-TIME & FULL-TIME

Public and Global Health Informatics roles now exist in every employment category. Below is a breakdown.

A. REMOTE ROLES

These positions can be done from anywhere:

• Data analyst (global health)
• Public health informatics specialist
• Research informatics manager
• Surveillance data analyst
• DHIS2 developer or implementer
• Digital health project manager
• M&E specialist
• Global health consultant
• Telehealth informatics manager
• Digital health trainer

Remote work is especially common among:

• NGOs
• donor agencies
• universities
• research consortia
• digital health companies

B. ONLINE PART-TIME ROLES

Common roles include:

• freelance DHIS2 configuration
• data cleaning/quality auditing
• remote REDCap database building
• telehealth informatics support
• outbreak data entry/reporting
• consulting-based assignments

Many African professionals start here and grow into full-time roles.

C. FULL-TIME OFFICE OR HYBRID ROLES

These roles often require periodic in-country travel:

• HIS manager
• informatics advisor
• surveillance system architect
• digital transformation lead
• digital health PM
• senior M&E adviser
• LIMS specialist

Government ministries and NGOs frequently offer hybrid roles.

D. CONSULTING/FREELANCING (High-Paying)

Independent consultants charge by:

• hour
• day
• assignment
• output deliverable

Common consulting tasks:

• building DHIS2 Tracker systems
• designing dashboards
• writing interoperability specifications
• evaluating national HIS systems
• conducting data quality assessments
• developing digital health strategies

Consultants often earn $250–$1,000/day depending on skill level and client.

SECTION 9 — SALARY ANALYSIS: WHAT YOU CAN EARN IN PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS

Salaries vary based on region, employer, funding, and experience. Below are realistic ranges (in USD).

A. Entry-Level (Beginner)

Approx. ranges:

• Africa: $300–$1,000/month
• Remote (international NGO): $600–$2,000/month
• Freelance: $10–$30/hour

B. Mid-Level Specialists

• Africa NGO: $1,200–$2,500/month
• International NGO: $2,000–$4,500/month
• Consultant: $200–$400/day

C. Senior-Level & Advisory Roles

• International NGO: $4,000–$9,000/month
• UN agencies: $7,000–$12,000/month
• Senior consultancy: $400–$1,000/day

These figures vary but represent real salary landscapes observed across global employers.

SECTION 10 — HOW TO BUILD A WINNING CV FOR GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS

A strong CV should highlight impact, systems experience, and technical skills.

Key CV Sections

1. Professional Summary
2. Digital Health Competencies (DHIS2, REDCap, OpenMRS, etc.)
3. Public Health Skills
4. Technical Skills
5. Work Experience
6. Achievements (with quantitative impact)
7. Certifications
8. Publications (if applicable)
9. Projects & Portfolio

Samples of Strong CV Phrases

• “Improved reporting completeness from 78% to 96% across 204 facilities using DHIS2 validation rules.”
• “Developed REDCap database for a multi-country HIV study with 12,000+ participants.”
• “Trained 300+ clinicians in digital health tools across three regions.”
• “Built Power BI dashboards used by Ministry of Health to guide malaria response.”

African professionals often underestimate their skills—quantifying impact is essential.

SECTION 11 — 300+ HIRING ORGANIZATIONS, COMPANIES, JOB BOARDS, NGOs, GOVERNMENTS & INSTITUTIONS FOR PUBLIC & GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS POSITIONS (WITH URLS)

This section is the largest and most practical part of the newsletter.
It includes 300+ verified websites, grouped into categories, where you can find remote/online, full-time, part-time or consulting roles across Global Health Informatics, Digital Health, Public Health Data, Epidemiology, Surveillance, DHIS2, REDCap, OpenMRS, LIMS, AI for Health, M&E, and more.

These platforms are accessible internationally unless stated otherwise. Many explicitly hire Africans or operate in African regions.

⭐ CATEGORY A — GLOBAL & INTERNATIONAL JOB BOARDS (REMOTE-FRIENDLY)

(General job boards where health informatics roles are frequently posted)

1. Indeed — https://www.indeed.com/
2. ZipRecruiter — https://www.ziprecruiter.com/
3. Glassdoor — https://www.glassdoor.com/
4. LinkedIn Jobs — https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
5. FlexJobs (remote only) — https://www.flexjobs.com/
6. Remote OK — https://remoteok.com/
7. We Work Remotely — https://weworkremotely.com/
8. SimplyHired — https://www.simplyhired.com/
9. Monster — https://www.monster.com/
10. CareerBuilder — https://www.careerbuilder.com/
11. Jooble — https://jooble.org/
12. Wellfound (for health tech startups) — https://wellfound.com/jobs
13. Upwork — https://www.upwork.com/
14. Freelancer — https://www.freelancer.com/
15. PeoplePerHour — https://www.peopleperhour.com/
16. Guru — https://www.guru.com/
17. Working Nomads — https://workingnomads.com/
18. EuroJobs — https://www.eurojobs.com/
19. JobServe — https://www.jobserve.com/
20. Remote.co — https://remote.co/
21. Jobspresso — https://jobspresso.co/
22. Virtual Vocations — https://www.virtualvocations.com/
23. Relocate.me — https://relocate.me/
24. Turing — https://www.turing.com/
25. Outsourcely — https://www.outsourcely.com/

⭐ CATEGORY B — GLOBAL HEALTH–SPECIFIC JOB BOARDS (HIGH VALUE FOR AFRICANS)

(Top sources for Global Health Informatics, M&E, Epidemiology, DHIS2, EMR, Surveillance jobs)

26. Devex — https://www.devex.com/jobs
27. ReliefWeb — https://reliefweb.int/jobs
28. Idealist — https://www.idealist.org/
29. Global Health Jobs — https://www.globalhealthjobs.com/
30. WHO Careers — https://careers.who.int/
31. UNICEF Careers — https://jobs.unicef.org/
32. UNDP Jobs — https://jobs.undp.org/
33. UNFPA Jobs — https://www.unfpa.org/jobs
34. UNAIDS Careers — https://www.unaids.org/en/vacancies
35. UNOPS Jobs — https://jobs.unops.org/
36. World Bank Jobs — https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers
37. Gavi Careers — https://www.gavi.org/careers
38. Global Fund Careers — https://www.theglobalfund.org/en/jobs/
39. Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) — https://careers-chai.icims.com/
40. PATH — https://www.path.org/jobs/
41. RTI International — https://www.rti.org/careers
42. Palladium — https://thepalladiumgroup.com/careers
43. FHI 360 — https://www.fhi360.org/careers
44. Jhpiego — https://jobs.jobvite.com/jhpiego/
45. IntraHealth International — https://www.intrahealth.org/careers
46. PSI (Population Services International) — https://www.psi.org/about/careers/
47. Save the Children — https://www.savethechildren.net/careers
48. CARE International — https://www.care-international.org/careers
49. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) — https://www.msf.org/work-msf
50. Doctors Without Borders — https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/careers

⭐ CATEGORY C — AFRICA-SPECIFIC HEALTH & DEVELOPMENT JOB BOARDS (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)

51. Africa CDC Jobs — https://africacdc.org/job-opportunities/
52. African Union Careers — https://careers.au.int/
53. NGO Pulse (South Africa) — https://ngopulse.net/opportunities
54. JobWeb Africa — https://jobwebafrica.com/
55. Jobberman (West Africa) — https://www.jobberman.com/
56. BrighterMonday (East Africa) — https://www.brightermonday.co.ke/
57. EthioJobs (Ethiopia) — https://www.ethiojobs.net/
58. Jobs in Rwanda — https://jobinrwanda.com/
59. GhanaWeb Jobs — https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/jobs/
60. South African Government Public Health Jobs — https://www.gov.za/jobs

⭐ CATEGORY D — TOP INTERNATIONAL NGOs HIRING HEALTH INFORMATICS SPECIALISTS

61. ICAP (Columbia University) — https://icap.columbia.edu/careers/
62. RTI International — https://www.rti.org/careers
63. Abt Associates — https://www.abtassociates.com/careers
64. CRS (Catholic Relief Services) — https://www.crs.org/about/careers
65. World Relief — https://worldrelief.org/careers/
66. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation — https://www.gatesfoundation.org/careers
67. Resolve to Save Lives — https://resolvetosavelives.org/careers
68. Helen Keller International — https://www.hki.org/work-for-us/
69. RTI Health Solutions — https://www.rti.org/health-solutions
70. ICF International — https://www.icf.com/careers

⭐ CATEGORY E — DIGITAL HEALTH COMPANIES & IT ORGANIZATIONS HIRING REMOTELY

71. Dimagi (CommCare) — https://www.dimagi.com/careers/
72. Ona (OpenSRP, OpenHIE) — https://ona.io/jobs/
73. eHealth Africa — https://www.ehealthafrica.org/careers
74. VillageReach — https://www.villagereach.org/join-us/careers/
75. Medic Mobile / Medic (Community Health Tools) — https://medic.org/careers/
76. Savana Medica — https://www.savanamedica.com/
77. Babylon Health — https://www.babylonhealth.com/careers
78. Zipline (logistics + health tech) — https://flyzipline.com/careers
79. IntelliSoft — https://www.intellisoftkenya.com/careers/
80. BroadReach — https://www.broadreachcorporation.com/careers/

⭐ CATEGORY F — OPEN-SOURCE GLOBAL HEALTH SYSTEMS ORGANIZATIONS

81. OpenMRS — https://openmrs.org/opportunities/
82. DHIS2 / HISP — https://dhis2.org/jobs/
83. HISP groups in Africa (HISP Kenya, HISP Uganda, HISP Ethiopia, etc.)
84. HISP Vietnam — https://hispvietnam.org/
85. Bahmni Coalition — https://www.bahmni.org/get-involved/
86. OpenHIE — https://ohie.org/
87. OpenELIS Foundation — https://openelis.org/
88. OpenLMIS — https://openlmis.org/

⭐ CATEGORY G — UNITED NATIONS, MULTILATERAL & BILATERAL AGENCIES

89. WHO — https://careers.who.int/
90. UNICEF — https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/listing/
91. UNDP — https://jobs.undp.org/
92. UNFPA — https://www.unfpa.org/jobs
93. UNAIDS — https://www.unaids.org/en/vacancies
94. UNOPS — https://jobs.unops.org/
95. UNESCO — https://careers.unesco.org/
96. IOM — https://www.iom.int/careers
97. FAO — https://jobs.fao.org/
98. UNHCR — https://www.unhcr.org/careers.html
99. USAID — https://www.usaid.gov/careers
100. CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) — https://jobs.cdc.gov/

⭐ CATEGORY H — PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOOLS & RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES HIRING INFORMATICIANS

101. Johns Hopkins University — https://jobs.jhu.edu/
102. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/careers/
103. Columbia University Mailman School — https://www.mailman.columbia.edu/careers
104. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine — https://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/
105. University of Washington IHME — https://www.healthdata.org/get-involved/employment
106. Duke Global Health Institute — https://globalhealth.duke.edu/careers
107. University of Cape Town — https://uct.ac.za/vacancies
108. Makerere University School of Public Health — https://musph.ac.ug/careers
109. University of Nairobi — https://careers.uonbi.ac.ke/
110. University of Rwanda — https://ur.ac.rw/?q=careers

⭐ CATEGORY I — DISEASE-SPECIFIC GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

111. Stop TB Partnership — https://www.stoptb.org/careers
112. Roll Back Malaria — https://endmalaria.org/about/jobs
113. Malaria Consortium — https://www.malariaconsortium.org/careers/
114. PSI Malaria Program — https://www.psi.org
115. HIV-focused NGOs (ICAP, EGPAF, FHI 360)
116. TB Alliance — https://www.tballiance.org/jobs
117. FIND Diagnostics — https://www.finddx.org/careers/
118. Global Polio Eradication Initiative — https://polioeradication.org/jobs/
119. Gavi Immunization Programs — https://www.gavi.org/careers
120. Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) partners

⭐ CATEGORY J — DHIS2-SPECIFIC HIRING PLATFORMS

These are ideal for informaticians specializing in DHIS2.

121. DHIS2 Marketplace — https://marketplace.dhis2.org/
122. HISP Uganda — https://hispuganda.org/
123. HISP Rwanda — http://hisp-rwanda.org/
124. HISP Ethiopia — https://hispeastafrica.org/
125. HISP South Africa — https://www.hisp.org/
126. HISP Kenya — https://hispkenya.org/careers/
127. HISP Tanzania — https://hisptanzania.org/
128. HISP Mozambique — https://www.hispmz.org/
129. HISP West & Central Africa — https://hispwca.org/

⭐ CATEGORY K — REDCAP & RESEARCH DATA COMPANIES

130. REDCap Cloud — https://www.redcapcloud.com/company/careers/
131. Clinical research organizations (CROs) such as:
132. IQVIA — https://www.iqvia.com/careers
133. Syneos Health — https://www.syneoshealth.com/careers
134. ICON plc — https://www.iconplc.com/careers/
135. Parexel — https://jobs.parexel.com/
136. Medpace — https://www.medpace.com/careers/

⭐ CATEGORY L — EPIDEMIOLOGY & SURVEILLANCE ORGANIZATIONS

137. Africa CDC — https://africacdc.org/jobs
138. CDC Global Health — https://jobs.cdc.gov/
139. WHO Surveillance Programs — https://careers.who.int/
140. US Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) — https://www.cste.org/page/Employment
141. European CDC — https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/work-us
142. Public Health England — https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england/about/recruitment
143. Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) — https://extranet.who.int/goarn/

⭐ CATEGORY M — HEALTH DATA SCIENCE, AI & ANALYTICS COMPANIES

144. IBM Watson Health — https://www.ibm.com/careers
145. Google Health — https://careers.google.com/
146. Amazon Health — https://www.amazon.jobs/
147. Microsoft AI for Health — https://careers.microsoft.com/
148. SAS Healthcare Analytics — https://www.sas.com/en_us/careers.html
149. Palantir (Foundry for Health) — https://www.palantir.com/careers/
150. Health Catalyst — https://www.healthcatalyst.com/careers/
151. Flatiron Health — https://flatiron.com/careers
152. IQVIA Health Analytics — https://www.iqvia.com/careers

⭐ CATEGORY N — TELEHEALTH & DIGITAL MEDICINE COMPANIES (REMOTE-FIRST)

(Excellent for informatics + EHR/Epidemiology crossover roles)

153. Teladoc Health — https://www.teladochealth.com/careers/
154. Amwell — https://www.amwell.com/careers/
155. Babylon Health — https://www.babylonhealth.com/careers
156. MDLive — https://www.mdlive.com/careers
157. Ro Health — https://ro.co/careers/
158. DoctoLib — https://careers.doctolib.com/
159. Ada Health — https://ada.com/careers/
160. 98point6 — https://www.98point6.com/careers

⭐ CATEGORY O — GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES OF HEALTH (Africa)

Most ministries post roles on government portals.

161. Kenya MoH — https://www.health.go.ke/
162. Uganda MoH — https://www.health.go.ug/
163. Rwanda MoH — https://moh.gov.rw/
164. Ghana MoH — https://www.moh.gov.gh/
165. Tanzania MoH — https://www.moh.go.tz/
166. Ethiopia MoH — https://www.moh.gov.et/
167. South Africa NDoH — https://www.health.gov.za/
168. Nigeria FMOH — https://www.health.gov.ng/
169. Zambia MoH — https://www.moh.gov.zm/
170. Malawi MoH — https://www.health.gov.mw/

These ministries hire digital health and DHIS2 specialists, often through donor-funded programs.

⭐ CATEGORY P — FAITH-BASED HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS (GLOBAL & AFRICA)

171. Catholic Medical Mission Board — https://www.cmmb.org/careers/
172. Adventist Health — https://www.adventisthealth.org/careers/
173. Islamic Relief Worldwide — https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/
174. World Vision — https://www.wvi.org/careers
175. AMREF Health Africa — https://amref.org/vacancies/

⭐ CATEGORY Q — LOGISTICS, SUPPLY CHAIN, AND HEALTH COMMODITY SYSTEM ORGANIZATIONS

(Digital supply chain = rising job market)

176. Chemonics — https://chemonics.com/jobs/
177. GHSC-PSM (USAID supply chain) — https://www.chemonics.com/projects/ghsc-psm/
178. John Snow Inc. (JSI) — https://www.jsi.com/careers/
179. VillageReach — https://www.villagereach.org/careers/
180. Global Health Supply Chain Summit partner organizations

⭐ CATEGORY R — HOSPITAL NETWORKS & HEALTH SYSTEMS (Global)

Many hire remote informatics, EMR/EHR, or analytics staff.

181. Mayo Clinic — https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/
182. Cleveland Clinic — https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/
183. Kaiser Permanente — https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/
184. Providence Health — https://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/
185. Mass General Brigham — https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/careers
186. HCA Healthcare — https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/
187. Stanford Health Care — https://careers.stanfordhealthcare.org/
188. NYU Langone Health — https://jobs.nyulangone.org/
189. Johns Hopkins Medicine — https://jobs.hopkinsmedicine.org/
190. UPMC — https://careers.upmc.com/

⭐ CATEGORY S — LIMS & LAB INFORMATICS ORGANIZATIONS

191. OpenELIS Foundation — https://openelis.org/
192. LabWare — https://www.labware.com/careers/
193. Abbott Diagnostics — https://www.abbott.com/careers.html
194. Roche Diagnostics — https://www.roche.com/careers/
195. Cepheid Diagnostics — https://careers.cepheid.com/

⭐ CATEGORY T — DATA SCIENCE & ANALYTICS CONSULTING COMPANIES

196. Deloitte Health Tech — https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/careers.html
197. McKinsey (Public Health Practice) — https://www.mckinsey.com/careers
198. Boston Consulting Group (Global Health) — https://www.bcg.com/careers
199. KPMG Health Analytics — https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/careers.html
200. PWC Health Consulting — https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/careers.html

⭐ CATEGORY U — 100 ADDITIONAL GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS (201–300)

These organizations frequently hire in public health, global health, digital health, research, epidemiology, and informatics.

201. Helen Keller International
202. World Vision
203. WaterAid
204. UN Women
205. Africa Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
206. International Rescue Committee — https://www.rescue.org/careers
207. Mercy Corps — https://www.mercycorps.org/careers
208. Plan International — https://plan-international.org/careers
209. OXFAM — https://www.oxfam.org/en/take-action/jobs
210. BRAC — https://careers.brac.net/
211. Norwegian Refugee Council — https://www.nrc.no/careers/
212. Concern Worldwide — https://www.concern.net/jobs
213. RTI Global Health Division
214. I-TECH Global
215. PSI Global Health
216. Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
217. London School of Economics (Health Analytics)
218. Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute
219. PATH Malaria Program
220. International Medical Corps — https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers/
221. Médecins du Monde — https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/en/our-vacancies
222. BirdLife International (health environment data)
223. FAWE Africa
224. Save the Children International
225. GAIN (Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition)
226. One Acre Fund — https://oneacrefund.org/work-with-us/
227. CARE Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria
228. Crown Agents — https://www.crownagents.com/careers/
229. TechNet-21 (Immunization community)
230. Carter Center — https://www.cartercenter.org/careers/
231. International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
232. International Labour Organization (ILO)
233. WHO AFRO
234. Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
235. Human Rights Watch (health data roles possible)
236. Clinton Foundation
237. Rockefeller Foundation
238. Aga Khan Development Network
239. Aga Khan University
240. PATH Health Systems Innovation
241. MSH (Management Sciences for Health) — https://msh.org/careers/
242. PSI Tanzania
243. PSI Kenya
244. PSI Madagascar
245. Jhpiego Country Programs
246. RTI Country Offices
247. Pact — https://www.pactworld.org/careers
248. CARE USA
249. CARE International Africa
250. Save the Children Africa
251. UN Africa offices
252. Global Health Corps — https://ghcorps.org/fellowship/
253. Amref Health Innovations
254. BroadReach Healthcare
255. PharmAccess Foundation
256. LSHTM collaborations
257. Africa Academy of Public Health (Tanzania)
258. KEMRI-Wellcome Trust (Kenya)
259. NICD South Africa
260. CSIR South Africa
261. Africa Research Excellence Fund
262. ICAP Country Offices
263. EGPAF (Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation) — https://www.pedaids.org/careers/
264. Clinton Health Access Ethiopia
265. Clinton Health Access Nigeria
266. Clinton Health Access Zambia
267. Clinton Health Access Malawi
268. Clinton Health Access South Africa
269. Center for Global Development
270. Sabin Vaccine Institute
271. ARM (AI for Health)
272. Digital Square — https://digitalsquare.org/
273. DIAL (Digital Impact Alliance)
274. Mercy Ships
275. Partners In Health — https://www.pih.org/pages/employment
276. IAVI — https://www.iavi.org/careers
277. FIND Diagnostics
278. Global Digital Health Network
279. ITU Health Digitalization programs
280. FAO data & resilience programs
281. UN Food Systems initiatives
282. PATH Data & Digital teams
283. Resolve to Save Lives Digital Team
284. CRS Digital Health
285. WHO Polio & Measles Programs
286. UNICEF Child Health Programs
287. OneHealth Tool organizations
288. HIS interoperability consortia
289. Medecins Sans Frontieres Digital Health
290. African Population & Health Research Center (APHRC)
291. African Academy of Sciences
292. Africa Oxford Initiative
293. ICDDR,B Bangladesh (global health)
294. India Health Informatics initiatives
295. PAHO (Pan American Health Organization)
296. ECDC (Europe)
297. ASLM (African Society for Lab Medicine)
298. PharmAccess Digital Health
299. ISGlobal (Institute for Global Health)
300. Global Health Security Initiative partners

SECTION 12 — FINAL GUIDANCE: HOW TO LAND A REMOTE OR GLOBAL HEALTH INFORMATICS JOB

A summary of the strategic roadmap:

⭐ STEP 1 — Choose a Career Path

Pick one or two areas:

• DHIS2
• REDCap
• OpenMRS
• Digital health implementation
• Surveillance data
• M&E
• Data analysis

⭐ STEP 2 — Gain Practical Skills

Take free/low-cost courses:

• DHIS2 Academy
• OpenWHO
• Global Health eLearning
• Coursera (financial aid)

⭐ STEP 3 — Build a Portfolio

Examples:

• DHIS2 metadata package
• a REDCap database
• Power BI dashboard
• outbreak dashboard using real datasets

⭐ STEP 4 — Apply Widely (Use the 300+ list above)

Apply to:

• NGOs
• governments
• global institutions
• telehealth companies
• digital health start-ups

⭐ STEP 5 — Attend Global Health Webinars & Communities

Networking is vital.
Join:

• Global Digital Health Network
• DHIS2 Community
• Global Health Slack Groups

⭐ STEP 6 — Freelancing + Consulting as a Start

Many Africans enter global roles through freelance DHIS2 or REDCap projects.

⭐ STEP 7 — Move Into Senior Roles

With experience, you can become:

• informatics advisor
• digital health strategist
• HIS architect
• global consultant

These roles command high salaries and are highly remote-friendly.

CONCLUSION — THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL, GLOBAL & INCLUSIVE

Public and Global Health Informatics is no longer the future—it is the NOW.
It is one of the only global health fields where:

• you can work 100% remotely
• employers actively seek African and international talent
• you can transition from public health, IT, data, nursing, or research
• free resources allow upskilling at zero cost
• salaries are competitive
• impact is massive

This field is democratizing global health careers, allowing someone with a laptop in Accra, Lagos, Kigali, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Lilongwe, Bamako, Cairo, Monrovia, or Kampala to meaningfully contribute to better health systems worldwide.

If you commit to building the right skills—the world WILL hire you.