United
Republic of Tanzania: HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM & MONITORING
& EVALUATION, SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR – ID: 13-10144
Organization: Management Sciences for Health
Country: United Republic of Tanzania
Closing date: 24 Aug 2018
MSH is seeking to recruit dynamic and result-focused
professionals for the Tanzania Technical Support Services (TSSP) Project, a
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded project in Tanzania. The goal of the
project is to provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health, Community
Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children (MOHCDGEC) and to Public Health
Institutions (PHIs) in Tanzania to lead and manage the country’s HIV response
and build sustainable health systems.
Position Summary
The Senior HMIS/M&E Advisor will lead the project
M&E activities including systems development and implementation, strategy
and guidance document development, capacity building, quantitative and
qualitative data analyses, program evaluation, and routine program monitoring
activities, to provide the needed advisory and capacity building support to the
MOHCDGEC and PHIs and to meet the CDC development assistance goals in Tanzania.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in
Advanced degree in epidemiology, public health, or related health, medical, or
social science discipline; doctoral-level degree preferred.
A minimum of seven (7) years’ of progressively responsible
experience including provision of technical assistance to government agencies
and/or to large international NGOs in developing and strengthening health
systems, senior-level strategic information (including M&E and HMIS)
expertise, and responsibilities on international HIV or other health projects.
S/he should have demonstrated ability to build and maintain
relationships with senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting
productively, proactively, and comfortably with government agencies, NGOs,
private sector groups, CDC and other donor organizations.
The candidate should have proven track record of fostering
team collaboration in order to achieve goals, meet milestones, and produce high
quality written qualitative, quantitative, and narrative deliverables. Capacity
in designing and establishing M&E and data quality improvement systems,
developing and implementing Performance Monitoring Plans, development of
quantitative and qualitative research instruments, designing and conducting
program evaluations, conducting data analysis and use, and M&E capacity
strengthening workshops.
S/he should have advanced statistical analysis and data
management skills using excel and presentation skills. Good understanding of
the Tanzania Health System, the National Health Management Information system
and the HIV CTC information systems, should have sound knowledge of DHIS 2,
with capacity to assist the MOHCDGEC to strengthen its DHIS2 national instance
and HIV specific strategic information. Familiar with PEPFAR program
requirements and PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability Transparency and Impact
(DATIM) online platform. Sound knowledge of DHIS 2, with capacity to assist the
MOHCDGEC to strengthen its DHIS2 national instance and HIV specific strategic information.
Experience designing or working with dashboards and other web based health
program data management and presentation tools.
In addition, the candidate should have sound experience in
working in the fight against HIV/AIDS, especially working with the National
Aids Control Program (NACP), and knowledge of the HIV CTC information systems,
is an added advantage. Experience working with the MOHCDGEC and the Tanzania
government. Experience working with CDC, PEPFAR, U.S. Government or other
bi-lateral donors preferred.
The ideal candidate should have demonstrated strategic
agility, diplomacy, conflict management, team building, written and oral
communication, and negotiation skills. S/he should have fluency in English and
excellent verbal and written communication skills is a must
How to apply:
To access full position description and to apply visit
www.jobs-msh.icims.com NO LATER THAN 24th August, 2018. Please note that only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
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