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CHAI Rwanda
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) Rwanda is hiring a Technical Advisor, Data Engineer to be based in Kigali, Rwanda. This is a full-time position focused on supporting digital health systems strengthening and improving the use of data for national health decision-making.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced data engineering professionals who want to apply their technical expertise to high-impact public health programs while working closely with government institutions.
Application Deadline: 10 October 2025
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About CHAI
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a leading global health organization committed to saving lives and strengthening health systems in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI works hand in hand with governments to expand access to essential medicines, improve health financing, and ensure that data and evidence guide health policy and investment decisions.
In Rwanda, CHAI collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) to advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Its work focuses on strengthening primary health care, improving health system efficiency, expanding digital health solutions, and building sustainable national capacity for health data management and analytics.
CHAI Rwanda plays a key role in supporting government-led digital transformation initiatives that improve service delivery, accountability, and population health outcomes.
Learn more about CHAI https://www.clintonhealthaccess.org
Learn more about Rwanda’s Ministry of Health https://www.moh.gov.rw
Position Overview
CHAI Rwanda is seeking a Technical Advisor, Data Engineer who will be seconded to the National Health Intelligence Center (NHIC) within the Ministry of Health. The NHIC is responsible for coordinating health data systems, analytics, and reporting to support evidence-based planning and decision-making across Rwanda’s health sector.
The Technical Advisor will design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure data architectures that integrate information from multiple health systems. The role also places strong emphasis on capacity building, ensuring that government teams have the skills and tools required to manage data systems independently over time.
This position requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to work effectively in a government and multi-stakeholder environment.
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
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Key Responsibilities
Data Engineering & Architecture
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines that support national health reporting and analytics.
- Build efficient ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for structured and unstructured health data.
- Optimize, manage, and document large-scale databases, including relational and non-relational systems.
- Support data processing and analytics using big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
Data Integration & Quality
- Integrate datasets from multiple sources, including health information systems, APIs, registries, and third-party platforms.
- Ensure data consistency, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across integrated systems.
- Establish and maintain a data catalog and data dictionary to improve governance and metadata management.
- Implement data validation and quality assurance processes aligned with national standards.
Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Work closely with data scientists, analysts, software developers, and Ministry of Health teams to understand data needs.
- Translate health policy, financing, and program requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Train and mentor local government staff on data engineering concepts, tools, and best practices.
- Contribute to long-term institutional capacity building within the NHIC.
Platform & Infrastructure Development
- Design and maintain cloud-native data infrastructure using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
- Administer and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized data services.
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous improvement of data platforms.
- Apply GitOps workflows using tools such as ArgoCD, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
Monitoring, Security & Compliance
- Implement data privacy and security protocols in line with GDPR, CCPA, and international best practices.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and reliability, resolving issues proactively.
- Ensure compliance with Rwanda’s data protection laws, Ministry of Health guidelines, and CHAI standards.
- Support audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks.
Learn more about digital health and data systems (https://www.who.int/health-topics/digital-health
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of formal academic qualifications.
Required Experience
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in data engineering or software engineering roles.
- Proven experience designing and managing end-to-end data pipelines in complex environments.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with both relational and non-relational databases.
- Hands-on experience with ETL tools such as Apache Airflow, Apache NiFi, or Talend.
- Practical experience with big data frameworks including Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
- Demonstrated expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Solid knowledge of Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
Core Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and government teams
- Professionalism, adaptability, and ability to work independently in complex environments
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Working with CHAI Rwanda offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to national health system strengthening. This role allows you to apply advanced technical skills in a real-world public health context while influencing systems that affect millions of people.
You will gain exposure to government decision-making, large-scale digital health platforms, and international best practices in health data management—making this an excellent career step for professionals passionate about impact-driven work.
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Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications no later than 10 October 2025.
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Final Note
If you are a skilled data engineer with a passion for public health, digital transformation, and sustainable government systems, the Technical Advisor, Data Engineer role at CHAI Rwanda offers a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact.