Dear esteemed recruiters
Recently, we have been approached by organizations looking to implement DHIS2 in just 10 to 15 days. While we appreciate the urgency to deploy digital health solutions, we often have to decline such requests because proper DHIS2 implementation requires a structured, phased approach to ensure sustainability, data integrity, and usability.
From my experience of over a decade working with DHIS2 and supporting multiple countries and organizations, I can confidently say that rushing implementation leads to failure.
These are the keys Phases we consider during DHIS2 Implementation:
Inception Report
User Requirements Gathering
System Design & Planning
Development & Configuration
Capacity Building
Migration & Data Preparation
Documentation
Pilot Phase (Recommended minimum duration: 3 months)**
Feedback & Incorporation of Changes
Final Deployment & Rollout
Ongoing Support & Maintenance
Anything below 6 months is merely an improvisation, which risks system failure, poor adoption, and significant technical challenges in the long run.
If a consultant claims to implement DHIS2 in 10 days, then I sincerely wish you luck.
Let’s prioritize quality over speed, because in digital health, a poorly implemented system can do more harm than good.
Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
From me and my Team
Tuma Technologies
Hello@tuma.com.na
www.tuma.com.na