ASUTA Hiring Data Officer

In order to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control, Asasi ya Uwezeshaji Tanzania—ASUTA is collaborating with FHI 360 on Epidemic Control (EpiC), a global initiative supported by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). It operates for five years, from April 15, 2019, to April 14, 2026, with FHI 360 serving as its principal leader. Today ASUTA urgently hiring data officer.

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Support development and ensure availability of study data collection tools.

• Provide an oversight on quality data collection, collation, data entry, and analysis of results using statistical techniques, and deliver performance reports as required.
• Provide supportive supervision for data collection and entry.
• Conduct site visits as required for troubleshooting data issues.
• Develop, review, and maintain copies of data collection forms (ensuring accurate updating as needed) and support documentation for data management.
• Maintain database back up and filing systems for the study data
• Perform and document procedures for data preparation, including data cleaning, standardization and data analysis
• Participate in study data and progress reviews as required with the study coordinator and partners.
• Ensure stock taking and supply of data collection tools and/or forms is done in a timely manner.
• The data officer will be responsible for providing high-quality data entry, data management, and quality control of data.
• Responsible for conducting internal data quality assessments and developing data quality improvement plans related to data entered by nurses, counselors, peer educators, and others whose data pass through him/her before compilation at the regional level.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance related to data entered using tablets. This will include training providers on how to enter data, providing assistance in troubleshooting errors in the field, and handling the electronic devices used for data collection.
• The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, have expertise managing data on electronic devices, especially laptops and tablets, and feel at ease working in important outreach and population and service delivery locations.
• Furthermore, they ought to protect the privacy of medical data. To preserve confidentiality and foster client trust, client record forms must be stored in a location that is difficult for clients or other uninvolved staff to access.
• Be responsible for running outputs, cross-checking with the original data source to ensure accuracy, and running reports for data management purposes on his/her assigned team.
• And other work as directed by the project manager

Qualification and Experience
Education and Experience

• Degree, Degree, Advanced Diploma or Certificate in Data Management, Computer Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in electronic data entry and cleaning preferred experience with HIV/AIDS programs.
• Preferred familiarity with MOHCDGEC/PEPFAR data systems, including DHIS and DATIM
• Excellent computer skills, at minimum with the Microsoft Office package, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients’ health status and sensitive information contained in data sources
• Experience of working in key population programs is an Added advantages
• Demonstrated ability in managing teams to achieve health results
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts and other agencies and organizations worldwide
• Aware of and sensitive to working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multicultural and behavioral groups
• Ability to interact well with all targeted groups and peer outreach workers by facilitating a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, non-stigmatizing environment in the program to welcome all key and vulnerable population beneficiaries regardless of their background.
• Proven leadership skills as well as skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English and Kiswahili
• Willingness to work overtime for project success.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a CV, passport-size photo, and cover letter (only). Through our email address asutavacancy@gmail.com and their email subject should indicate the position applied.

Closing Date

The application deadline is January 31, 2025. There should be at least three referees on each application. The application needs to include phone numbers. Only those who have been shortlisted will be called for interviews.