Overall Job functions:
To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of data management and utilization activities required for the HIV prevention, care and treatment services supported by CU in coordination with the Tanzanian Ministry of Health and ICAP staff in Tanzania and New York. The position reports to the Director of Research, Monitoring, and Evaluation.
Key responsibilities:
• Design, develop and manage new aggregate databases to ensure effective and efficient access to ICAP program strategic information,
• Establish and run monthly performance benchmarks and ensure compliance,
• Identify areas of current data collection that can be automated,
• Coordinate data update and cleaning’:
• Code, document, test programs and resolve related problems,
• Develop data migration/conversion techniques for system conversions or upgrades and implement them.
• This involves migrating from access to other database management systems (MS SQl, MS Access, MySQL etc.) and vice versa
• Work closely with system users/clients to ensure information system strategies are aligned with program needs,
• Develop database integration with other applications (SPSS, SAS, and Web pages).
• Evaluate and maintain optimum information systems security
• Train users and provide technical support to ICAP staff involved in data entry and utilization
• Generate routine reports for programmatic review and feedback,
• Collaborate with ICAP staff in preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
• Supervision of M&E staff including data clerks, data managers or other staff such as interns and volunteers that may be determined by the Research and M&E Director.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or related discipline
• 3+ years’ experience in leadership positions in international organizations within database designs and longitudinal data management environment.
• Experience in the design, implementation, and management of health monitoring and evaluation systems in resource-limited settings.
• Ability to rapidly process and analyze data using the following: MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS
• Competency with SQl, HTMl, JavaScript, database-driven website development, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS),
• Knowledge of hardware capabilities and features; system configuration; file and memory management; security; LANs and WANs; data structures; logic and algorithms; and compiler design
