Vacancy title:
Data Manager

Jobs at:
FHI 360

Deadline of this Job:
May 31, 2018

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

JOB DETAILS:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staffs include experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology; creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries. Currently, we are seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill in 2 positions for USAID Tulonge Afya Project. The project seeks to improve health status, especially of women and youth, through the promotion of positive health practices in households and communities.

Position 2: Data Manager

Generally responsible for database design and management; data collection and quality assurance; technical assistance and staff development as well as reporting and analysis. Specifically“ will be charged with establishment and administering the computer-based data management system to performance at the standards required for the Project, and that meet project needs and requirements. Will be developing reporting forms on project outputs, outcomes and data visualization system. Also, providing support in ensuring effective data collection, verification, analysis and reporting of project data from research and evaluation activities} including formative research, baseline research, and ongoing sentinel surveys by developing different electronic forms that can be uploaded in system automatically.

Requirements: 7
MS/MA in computer Science, Health informatics, biostatistics, public health, mathematics or a related field and 3-5 years relevant experience; OR BSIBA in similar field with 5-7 years relevant experience

• At least 4 years experience in establishing and supporting database for development health project preferably behavior change-focused public health projects
  
• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following computer programming languages: SQL. Java. JavaScript. Git‘ C++ Python. PHP
  
• Expertise in use of at least one quantitative or qualitative data analysis software package (i.e. R, SAS, State, NVivo, Atlas T.I) Experience with use oi database or MIS applications (i.e. DHIS2, Microsoft Access, Open MRS, Open LMIS
  
• Experience with mobile data collection platforms (i.e. Qualtrix, Open Data Kit (ODK)) or techniques (i.e. SMS, interactive voice response (IVR), ACASI)
  
• Familiarity with geospatial software (i.e. ArcGIS
  
• Strong communication and writing skills
  
• Ability to work independently and manage a high volume of work flow
  
• Fluency in both English and Kiswahili

Job application procedure
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. For detailed information, interested candidates may either submit their application Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees to E-mail tz_recruitment@fhi360.org  or visit FHI 36O’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CV/resume and cover letter. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Closing Date: May 31, 2018

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted