ICT Systems and Digital Transformation Specialist

We’re looking for an ICT Systems and Digital Transformation Specialist who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. 

·   This assignment seeks to provide training, mentoring, and guidance to the ICT team on best practices, advanced tools, and emerging technologies.

·   To be considered for this role, you’ll need a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, or a related field.

·   As a volunteer, you will assist provide mentoring and coaching to ICT staff to strengthen technical skills and problem-solving capabilities

About the Partner Organisation 

The Eastern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (EHPHA) is a government health agency responsible for managing and delivering healthcare services throughout the Eastern Highlands Province (EHP) of Papua New Guinea. Operating under the National Department of Health, EHPHA oversees Goroka Provincial Hospital, district hospitals, rural health centres, and community health posts to ensure that quality and accessible healthcare reaches all communities across the province’s eight districts.

EHPHA’s primary aim is to strengthen the provincial health system by providing equitable, affordable, and quality healthcare services. It works collaboratively with local and national government bodies, non-governmental organisations, faith-based agencies, and international development partners to deliver essential health programs focused on maternal and child health, infectious disease control, and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases.

A volunteer ICT specialist can provide targeted expertise that is not currently available locally, offering advanced guidance in system optimisation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. The volunteer will work alongside the ICT team to assess current systems, develop strategic solutions, and deliver practical training that builds internal capacity. This role cannot be easily filled locally due to the specialised knowledge and experience required to implement cutting-edge ICT practices tailored to the organisation’s specific context.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.