Application Deadline: 05-04-2017
Description
The Guardian 24/3/2017
USAID Boresha Afya Program is a new 5-year USAID-funded award being implemented by Jhpiego-Tanzania in collaboration with partners Engender Health and PATH.
The goal of USAID BORESHAAFYA is to improve the health status of all Tanzanians-with an emphasis on women and children in targeted regions. The purpose is to support the GOT to increase access to high-quality comprehensive and integrated health services with a focus on malaria maternal. Newborn child and reproductive health outcomes. The project scope covers 7 regions in the lake and western zones national level and Zanzibar. Jhpiego is therefore seeking to recruit a team of experienced medical public health program and finance professionals to implement this exciting new initiative.
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for implementing electronic registers. SMS/voice information service, mobile mentoring, etc. S/he will liaise with the technical team in developing the eLearning modules and work with the ministry counterpart in support and collaboration by building their capacity to implement information and communication technologies (ICT4D) approaches. The eLearning/Health Informatics Officer will be expected to lead the day-to-day design and implementation of eLearning, analytics, and development of eLearning modules; lead the integration work with SMS, IVR and other government and partner's systems.
Position Reports ToICT4D Advisor
Responsibilities:
• Take the lead in working with relevant program staff and Ministry of Health central IT staff to launch, manage day to day activities, and monitor the implementation of the e/Learning platforms and modules for the planning, design, implementation or evaluation of eLearning technologies for project activities
• Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of project information and communication technology activities, including provision of input into appropriate logical framework and indicator development
• Develop, deploy, and maintain the learning management information system for the USAID BORESHA AFYA Project
• Support the Project MER Managers to trouble shoot the USAID BORESHAAFYASelf learning systems
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including relevant department heads and staff, government officials, NGOs and ICT companies
• Develop project reporting summary tools and provide electronic summary system for routine monitoring of the eLearning systems
• Provide technical support in database management to meet data requirements for the Project.
• Assist to gather technical updates for project planning, monitoring, evaluation and operations research
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving project's M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports
• Develop and manage data files of routine database(s) - including the MOH Systems and any project evaluation studies
• Set up and manage routine, OR and evaluation database(s)
• Develop data collection tools using tablets application, SMS and IVR
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports
• Perform other programmatic, technical and administrative duties as necessary and as assigned
• Provide support to other partners involved in Jhpiego projects.
• Troubleshoot internet connectivity, install and manage computer software, including license compliance.
• Provide computer support to staff including installation and troubleshooting printers and AII-in-One Copiers
• Provide Jhpiego digital registration (JDR) support to staff and participants
• Other duties as necessary and as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor degree in information and communication technology, management science, M&E, computer science, statistics, epidemiology, or a public, health-related field [Master's degree preferred]
5years of work experience providing technical assistance for eHealth, mHealth or ICT interventions. Experience in monitoring and evaluation for public health projects is a plus
Competent in the use of ICT to support one or more of the following:
• Health systems development and strengthening
• Health care service delivery
• Performance and quality improvement/assurance
• Training, supporting and supervising health care workers
• Behavior change communication
Experienced in:
• Collaborating with partners to provide technical assistance and implement program activities
• Identifying and incorporating or adapting best and promising evidence-based practices
• Interested in keeping up-to-date with technologies and technology standards
• Understand the constraints and benefits of different technologies
• Excellent analytical, oral and report writing, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of DHIS-2 including developing dashboards
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of SPSS and MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Individuals with the following experience will have an added advantage '
• Working in reproductive, maternal and child health field
• Working in RMNCH research field
• Working with MOH systems and personnel
• Working in USAID-funded projects
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Proven computer skills in Word Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SPSS
• Basic monitoring and evaluation principles and procedures
• The programmatic, administrative, and financial skills needed to develop M&E Plans, HMIS formats, and work plans
• Basic understanding of Reproductive Health related issues
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Application Instructions USAID Boresha Afya Program is a new 5-year USAID-funded award being implemented by Jhpiego-Tanzania in collaboration with partners Engender Health and PATH.
The goal of USAID BORESHAAFYA is to improve the health status of all Tanzanians-with an emphasis on women and children in targeted regions. The purpose is to support the GOT to increase access to high-quality comprehensive and integrated health services with a focus on malaria maternal. Newborn child and reproductive health outcomes. The project scope covers 7 regions in the lake and western zones national level and Zanzibar. Jhpiego is therefore seeking to recruit a team of experienced medical public health program and finance professionals to implement this exciting new initiative.
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for implementing electronic registers. SMS/voice information service, mobile mentoring, etc. S/he will liaise with the technical team in developing the eLearning modules and work with the ministry counterpart in support and collaboration by building their capacity to implement information and communication technologies (ICT4D) approaches. The eLearning/Health Informatics Officer will be expected to lead the day-to-day design and implementation of eLearning, analytics, and development of eLearning modules; lead the integration work with SMS, IVR and other government and partner's systems.
Position Reports ToICT4D Advisor
Responsibilities:
• Take the lead in working with relevant program staff and Ministry of Health central IT staff to launch, manage day to day activities, and monitor the implementation of the e/Learning platforms and modules for the planning, design, implementation or evaluation of eLearning technologies for project activities
• Collaborate with team members to ensure appropriate monitoring and evaluation of project information and communication technology activities, including provision of input into appropriate logical framework and indicator development
• Develop, deploy, and maintain the learning management information system for the USAID BORESHA AFYA Project
• Support the Project MER Managers to trouble shoot the USAID BORESHAAFYASelf learning systems
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, including relevant department heads and staff, government officials, NGOs and ICT companies
• Develop project reporting summary tools and provide electronic summary system for routine monitoring of the eLearning systems
• Provide technical support in database management to meet data requirements for the Project.
• Assist to gather technical updates for project planning, monitoring, evaluation and operations research
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving project's M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports
• Develop and manage data files of routine database(s) - including the MOH Systems and any project evaluation studies
• Set up and manage routine, OR and evaluation database(s)
• Develop data collection tools using tablets application, SMS and IVR
• Contribute to timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of program activities and results to the donor, including progress reports, and annual reports
• Perform other programmatic, technical and administrative duties as necessary and as assigned
• Provide support to other partners involved in Jhpiego projects.
• Troubleshoot internet connectivity, install and manage computer software, including license compliance.
• Provide computer support to staff including installation and troubleshooting printers and AII-in-One Copiers
• Provide Jhpiego digital registration (JDR) support to staff and participants
• Other duties as necessary and as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor degree in information and communication technology, management science, M&E, computer science, statistics, epidemiology, or a public, health-related field [Master's degree preferred]
5years of work experience providing technical assistance for eHealth, mHealth or ICT interventions. Experience in monitoring and evaluation for public health projects is a plus
Competent in the use of ICT to support one or more of the following:
• Health systems development and strengthening
• Health care service delivery
• Performance and quality improvement/assurance
• Training, supporting and supervising health care workers
• Behavior change communication
Experienced in:
• Collaborating with partners to provide technical assistance and implement program activities
• Identifying and incorporating or adapting best and promising evidence-based practices
• Interested in keeping up-to-date with technologies and technology standards
• Understand the constraints and benefits of different technologies
• Excellent analytical, oral and report writing, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of DHIS-2 including developing dashboards
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of SPSS and MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access
• Individuals with the following experience will have an added advantage '
• Working in reproductive, maternal and child health field
• Working in RMNCH research field
• Working with MOH systems and personnel
• Working in USAID-funded projects
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation, team building and coordination
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming
• Ability to manage several major activities simultaneously
• Proven computer skills in Word Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, SPSS
• Basic monitoring and evaluation principles and procedures
• The programmatic, administrative, and financial skills needed to develop M&E Plans, HMIS formats, and work plans
• Basic understanding of Reproductive Health related issues
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
To apply please indicate the position title and region of reference on
the envelope or subject line of your e-mail, Applications should also
include an up-to-date CV with three contactable professional references,
a cover letter and your salary history. Applications which do NOT
include ALL of these elements will NOT be considered. Director of Human
Resource, Jhpiego Plot 72, Block 45B, New Bagamoyo Road - Victoria PO
Box 9170 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Please note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. There have been some bogus job adverts
online that require candidates to apply through some email addresses of
public domains e.g. Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.
Kindly note: USAIDBoreshaAfya.Applications@jhpiego.org is the address to use all the time. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also don't charge any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from our office and receive required steps. If you suspect any wrong - doing kindly write to the Director of Human Resource inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org.
Kindly note: USAIDBoreshaAfya.Applications@jhpiego.org is the address to use all the time. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also don't charge any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from our office and receive required steps. If you suspect any wrong - doing kindly write to the Director of Human Resource inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org.
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