Data & Immunization Advisor
2025-05-27T15:38:50+00:00
Afya Intelligence
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-06-10T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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JOB SUMMARY
The Data and Immunization Advisor will provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of immunization programs, with a focus on data quality, equity, and predictive analytics. The Advisor will guide national strategies targeting zero-dose populations, support Gavi-funded initiatives, and apply advanced data modeling to improve forecasting, planning, and performance tracking. The role will include designing and overseeing data triangulation, building predictive dashboards, conducting root cause analysis, and training immunization staff on digital tools and data use. The Advisor will also contribute to implementation research on the Big Catch-Up initiative and play a key role in converting complex data into actionable policy recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Leadership and Program Support
- Provide strategic advisory support to MOH and partners on immunization systems strengthening, with emphasis on data-driven and equity-focused programming.
- Support the development and implementation of national immunization strategies, annual operational plans (AOPs), and monitoring frameworks.\
- Advise on integration of predictive analytics into routine immunization microplanning and supply forecasting.
2. Predictive Analytics and Data Modeling
- Lead the design and deployment of predictive models to identify immunization gaps, forecast coverage, and detect at-risk populations using AI and statistical methods.
- Integrate modeling outputs into planning tools and dashboards to support timely and targeted interventions.
- Use tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and GIS for modeling, visualization, and spatial analysis.
3. Data Quality and Use
- Oversee triangulation of data from DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and other sources to monitor trends, identify zero-dose cases, and assess campaign performance.
- Supervise development of digital tools and automated reporting pipelines for real-time decision-making.
- Support the design and execution of data quality assessments, ad hoc surveys, and root cause analyses.
4. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build the capacity of national, regional, and council-level immunization staff on data interpretation, predictive analytics, and digital systems use.
- Facilitate collaborative learning sessions, technical working groups, and communities of practice focused on immunization analytics.
- Represent Afya Intelligence in national technical forums, donor engagements, and policy dialogues.
5. Research and Knowledge Translation
- Lead analytical components of the BCU case study, including retrospective data review and stakeholder interviews.
- Draft research briefs, policy summaries, and technical reports based on findings from predictive models and field data.
- Disseminate lessons learned and drive adaptation of innovations across immunization platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Global Health, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience in immunization programs, public health data systems, or data science roles in low-resource settings.
- Strong background in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Proficiency in immunization platforms such as DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and electronic data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox).
- Deep understanding of Gavi funding streams and TCA mechanisms, with proven experience in supporting donor compliance and reporting.
- Experience conducting bottleneck analysis, program reviews, and strategic planning with MOH and local health management teams (R/CHMTs).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights through clear reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
- Familiarity with Tanzania’s immunization service delivery structure, particularly in reaching hard-to-reach populations.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentorship skills to support institutional capacity development.
1. Technical Leadership and Program Support Provide strategic advisory support to MOH and partners on immunization systems strengthening, with emphasis on data-driven and equity-focused programming. Support the development and implementation of national immunization strategies, annual operational plans (AOPs), and monitoring frameworks.\ Advise on integration of predictive analytics into routine immunization microplanning and supply forecasting. 2. Predictive Analytics and Data Modeling Lead the design and deployment of predictive models to identify immunization gaps, forecast coverage, and detect at-risk populations using AI and statistical methods. Integrate modeling outputs into planning tools and dashboards to support timely and targeted interventions. Use tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and GIS for modeling, visualization, and spatial analysis. 3. Data Quality and Use Oversee triangulation of data from DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and other sources to monitor trends, identify zero-dose cases, and assess campaign performance. Supervise development of digital tools and automated reporting pipelines for real-time decision-making. Support the design and execution of data quality assessments, ad hoc surveys, and root cause analyses. 4. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement Build the capacity of national, regional, and council-level immunization staff on data interpretation, predictive analytics, and digital systems use. Facilitate collaborative learning sessions, technical working groups, and communities of practice focused on immunization analytics. Represent Afya Intelligence in national technical forums, donor engagements, and policy dialogues. 5. Research and Knowledge Translation Lead analytical components of the BCU case study, including retrospective data review and stakeholder interviews. Draft research briefs, policy summaries, and technical reports based on findings from predictive models and field data. Disseminate lessons learned and drive adaptation of innovations across immunization platforms.
Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Global Health, or a related field. At least five (5) years of experience in immunization programs, public health data systems, or data science roles in low-resource settings. Strong background in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and Tableau. Proficiency in immunization platforms such as DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and electronic data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox). Deep understanding of Gavi funding streams and TCA mechanisms, with proven experience in supporting donor compliance and reporting. Experience conducting bottleneck analysis, program reviews, and strategic planning with MOH and local health management teams (R/CHMTs). Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights through clear reports, presentations, and policy briefs. Familiarity with Tanzania’s immunization service delivery structure, particularly in reaching hard-to-reach populations. Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentorship skills to support institutional capacity development.
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Vacancy title:
Data & Immunization Advisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Afya Intelligence
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 10 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
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Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB SUMMARY
The Data and Immunization Advisor will provide technical leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of immunization programs, with a focus on data quality, equity, and predictive analytics. The Advisor will guide national strategies targeting zero-dose populations, support Gavi-funded initiatives, and apply advanced data modeling to improve forecasting, planning, and performance tracking. The role will include designing and overseeing data triangulation, building predictive dashboards, conducting root cause analysis, and training immunization staff on digital tools and data use. The Advisor will also contribute to implementation research on the Big Catch-Up initiative and play a key role in converting complex data into actionable policy recommendations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical Leadership and Program Support
- Provide strategic advisory support to MOH and partners on immunization systems strengthening, with emphasis on data-driven and equity-focused programming.
- Support the development and implementation of national immunization strategies, annual operational plans (AOPs), and monitoring frameworks.\
- Advise on integration of predictive analytics into routine immunization microplanning and supply forecasting.
2. Predictive Analytics and Data Modeling
- Lead the design and deployment of predictive models to identify immunization gaps, forecast coverage, and detect at-risk populations using AI and statistical methods.
- Integrate modeling outputs into planning tools and dashboards to support timely and targeted interventions.
- Use tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and GIS for modeling, visualization, and spatial analysis.
3. Data Quality and Use
- Oversee triangulation of data from DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and other sources to monitor trends, identify zero-dose cases, and assess campaign performance.
- Supervise development of digital tools and automated reporting pipelines for real-time decision-making.
- Support the design and execution of data quality assessments, ad hoc surveys, and root cause analyses.
4. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build the capacity of national, regional, and council-level immunization staff on data interpretation, predictive analytics, and digital systems use.
- Facilitate collaborative learning sessions, technical working groups, and communities of practice focused on immunization analytics.
- Represent Afya Intelligence in national technical forums, donor engagements, and policy dialogues.
5. Research and Knowledge Translation
- Lead analytical components of the BCU case study, including retrospective data review and stakeholder interviews.
- Draft research briefs, policy summaries, and technical reports based on findings from predictive models and field data.
- Disseminate lessons learned and drive adaptation of innovations across immunization platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Global Health, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience in immunization programs, public health data systems, or data science roles in low-resource settings.
- Strong background in statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization using tools such as Python, R, Power BI, and Tableau.
- Proficiency in immunization platforms such as DHIS2, VIMS, AFYA Campaign, and electronic data collection tools (ODK, KoboToolbox).
- Deep understanding of Gavi funding streams and TCA mechanisms, with proven experience in supporting donor compliance and reporting.
- Experience conducting bottleneck analysis, program reviews, and strategic planning with MOH and local health management teams (R/CHMTs).
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex data insights through clear reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
- Familiarity with Tanzania’s immunization service delivery structure, particularly in reaching hard-to-reach populations.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and mentorship skills to support institutional capacity development.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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