[Hiring] Consultant for the Development of the Campaign Information Management System @MCD Global Health

Role Description

The Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project (BIMEP) is a 22-year partnership between the Government of Equatorial Guinea, oil sector partners, and MCD Global Health, working toward malaria elimination under the Vice President's Vision 2030 strategy. MCD seeks a consultant to carry out the consolidation of systems and provide maintenance and technical support.

This consultancy is a two-month pilot running from November to December 2026, aligned with MCD's budget year. If the pilot goes well, MCD expects to extend the engagement in 2027 for further CIMS development and continued maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Databricks Assessment and Pilot
  • Assess Databricks against PALU's current and expected data warehouse needs.
  • Set up and configure a small data model in Databricks.
  • Configure connectors to priority external data sources.
  • Prepare a cost benefit analysis for MCD PALU.
  • Draft plans for future projects addressing data interoperability and governance.
  • Document all configuration, test results, and findings.
• GitLab CI/CD for PALU and the New CIMS
  • Configure pipelines and related files to automate PALU processes.
  • Configure a CIMS repository for CI/CD.
  • Assist with configuring application logging for CIMS and PALU processes.
  • Address deployment dependencies with ODK Central versioning.
  • Define and configure pipeline notifications and reporting.
  • Manage access control in GitLab CI/CD.
• AWS Alignment and Cost Optimization
  • Review current AWS account structure and identify idle resources.
  • Explore cost-saving opportunities.
  • Configure GitLab runners on AWS if required.
  • Modernize deployment of MCD applications.
• Maintenance and Technical Support
  • Review and provide feedback on draft documentation.
  • Write code required to configure the systems.
  • Provide guidance and training to relevant team members.
  • Apply security patches and dependency updates.
  • Monitor pipelines and fix failures.
  • Confirm that backups run and test a restore.
  • Review AWS and Databricks costs monthly.
  • Triage and resolve maintenance tickets in Jira.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure or data engineering.
• Hands-on experience configuring GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience administering AWS environments.
• Strong SQL and PostgreSQL skills and working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with dbt and building data pipelines from APIs.
• Experience applying security practices in cloud environments.
• Clear technical writing in English.

Requirements

• Experience with Databricks or comparable platforms.
• Experience with ODK Central, DHIS2 or other health information systems.
• Experience with containers and infrastructure as code.
• Previous work supporting health programs in Africa.
• Working knowledge of Spanish.

How to Apply

Interested consultants should submit a short technical proposal and a financial proposal. Firms that apply must name the individual who will carry out the work.

• Technical Proposal (maximum five pages, excluding CV)
  • Brief approach for each deliverable area.
  • Availability between 1 November and 31 December 2026.
  • Programming languages, platforms and tools the consultant works with.
• CV
• Financial Proposal
  • All-inclusive hourly rate in US dollars.
  • Any other costs the consultant expects to charge.