JOBS;DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER VACANCY
The Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative (AGPAHI), an affiliate of Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Organization (EGPAF) is Tanzanian led and managed national organization focusing largely on HIV and AIDS and other related health programs. AGPAHI implements all its programs in collaboration with Tanzania Government Entities through the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO RALG) and other stakeholders. AGPAHI supports the provision of high-quality HIV and other health services and ensures that efforts are well-integrated into existing regional and district health systems.
AGPAHI is implementing various projects that are highly demanding and thus the organization is looking for a motivated, result driven, qualified and competent staff to join our team.
JOB TITLE: Data Management Officer
LOCATION: Shinyanga
REPORTS TO: Regional Program Coordinator
Purpose of the Post:
The position will support the facilities and CHMTs to strengthen and oversee the health information system (GLASER, EID, DHIS, CTC2 DATABASES, PHARMACY MODULE AND LABORATORY, and MOBILE SMS. The DMO will be responsible for providing technical support to the data clerks and to ensure that data are captured accurately and completely and maintained in the prescribed manner
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Review , analyze , and validate program data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines
Review and approve CRF design, data review ground rules and database design according to Standard Operating procedures and protocol
Assist in standardizing data management procedures such as documentation for departmental operating procedures.
Conducting monthly backups of all databases and prompt notification of problems on CTC or reproductive and child health computers or DHIS data base in the AGPAHI supported sites and districts
Develop and maintain documentation and data management guidelines
Maintain program data accuracy through review of patient’s forms for completeness and consistency.
Assist in the development and implementation of strategy for data cleaning and in the design and programming of clinical database
To make sure all the Database are functioning and up-to-date
Query data inconsistencies and revise case report forms in compliance with standard operating procedures, client guidelines and regulatory agency guidelines
Generate retrievals and summaries
Provide expertise to all areas of data management including project teams, functional areas and management. You will also monitor data management activities to gauge compliance with standard process.
Provides leadership to Data Management in setting short-term and long-term departmental project and professional goals and objectives. Create momentum, energy and opportunities for visibility of group within corporate and functional settings support to new areas and build new cross-functional relationships while solidifying and enhancing existing relationships
Assuring proper use, maintenance and repair of it equipment
Sharing and support effective use of reports
Qualifications, Skills and ability
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Sciences or Advanced Diploma in IT
Experience with PEPFAR 3.0 funded projects in Tanzania
Technical understanding of PEPFAR 3.0 and USAID indicators and managing for performance
Computer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the basic Microsoft packages (outlook, internet, word, excel & power point)
At least 3 years’ experience in data management or database administration.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (not exceeding four pages) and names and contact information of three referees before close of business on Friday 7th JULY, 2017 to the Executive Director, Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative, by e-mail to recruitment@agpahi.or.tz Please mention the title of the position in your email and do not attach any document other than the CV and cover letter. Submission can also be dropped physically or by post in the address below:
Ariel Glaser Pediatric AIDS Healthcare Initiative
Plot 372, House No. 7 Chole Road (Near Coco Beach)
P.O. Box 38252 Dar es Salaam
AGPAHI is an equal opportunity employer, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.