Multiple Locations: Country Focal Point (Digital Health Implementation Specialist) - Consultancy

This position is open in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nepal, Palau, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. You will be required to choose the location for which you are applying.

Period of Performance: ~June 2026 – July 2027

Level of Effort (LOE): est. 4-6 months

• Consultant Responsibilities
• Under the supervision and coordination of the team leader and core team members, the Country Focal / Digital Health Implementation Specialist will serve as the primary country-level point of contact for project implementation, stakeholder coordination, and technical support.

What You'll Do:

S takeholder convening and coordination between the international consulting team, ADB , government counterparts, and other key stakeholders such as digital health ecosystem players including government health agencies, regulatory bodies, private sector technology companies, healthcare providers, NGOs, and academic institutions; may also include national regulatory bodies and policy makers to ensure digital health strategy alignment with existing health policies and regulatory frameworks

E ngagement of the digital health stakeholder network throughout project implementation and maintenance of stakeholder database and meeting documentation

T echnical support and strategy development through in-country assessments of digital health landscapes with emphasis on telemedicine feasibility, AI-enabled point-of-care diagnostics, and geo-mapping technologies

C ountry-level stakeholder workshops/consultations for substantive inputs to the drafting of country-specific national digital health strategies and technical guidelines in collaboration with the international team

C ontribute to case study development documenting country-specific digital health initiatives through the frameworks provided by international team

P articipate in project meetings, workshops and other internal and external facing events as country representative

L ocal validation and contextualization inputs to ensure technical outputs are culturally appropriate , locally relevant, and implementation-feasible

M onitor and facilitate country-level activities to ensure timely delivery of project output, and provide regular progress updates to Team Lead

P rovide logistics and local arrangements support for all project activities, including budget monitoring, engaging research assistants or administrative support as needed to effectively manage the scope of responsibilities, subject to Team Leader approval and within the overall contract budget

Requirements

BA/BS and 5+ years of experience or graduate degree and 7+ years of experience. Degrees in Health Policy, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Informatics, or related field required

Demonstrated knowledge of national health systems, digital health policies, and regulatory

Experience in conducting health system assessments, stakeholder consultations, and policy analysis

Strong facilitation and convening skills for multi-stakeholder coordination, with proven ability to engage government agencies, private sector, healthcare providers, and civil society organizations

Experience with digital health strategy development, health policy drafting, or health system strengthening projects strongly preferred

Strong organizational and project coordination skills with ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships

Fluency in local languages and English with strong communication and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with external strategic partners, donors, and stakeholders

Outstanding cross-cultural communication skills, including the ability to relate respectfully with staff at all levels, ages, genders, nationalities and orientations as well as across work areas