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Data Officer (DO)
Data Officer (DO) at Youth Wings (YW) Tanzania October 2024
Job type: Full-time
VACANCY TITLE – Data Officer (DO) – POST (01)
Organization: YOUTH WINGS (YW) – Tanzania
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Data Manager
Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: 1st November 2024
About YOUTH WINGS (YW) – Tanzania:
YOUTH
WINGS (YW) is a dynamic youth-led Civil Society Organization (CSO)
based in Arusha, dedicated to empowering the young generation in
Tanzania to reach their full potential. We advocate for improved
healthcare services, economic opportunities and social wellbeing for
Tanzanian youth vulnerable to HIV. Our
impact extends across Tanzania with the focusing on comprehensive public
health and mental health, human rights, gender equality, social
inclusion, governance and community economic empowerment. YOUTH WINGS is
implementing the Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control
(EpiC) project in Arusha Region across Arusha CC & Meru DC. EpiC,
funded by PEPFAR and USAID, aims to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic
control.
About the Role:
We are seeking a very
motivated and detail-oriented Data Officer to join the dynamic EpiC
project team. Core responsibilities will be ensuring data quality,
knowledge management, and contributing to program excellence at project
sites in Arusha. You will be an integral member of the project
implementation team, interacting closely with data clerks, peer
educators, healthcare providers and the Data Manager to guarantee data
systems integrity and continuous improvement.
Candidates should
have experience in HIV/AIDS interventions, particularly with at-risk men
and women and possess strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with
facilities data clerk, peer educators and healthcare providers
sensitively. Reporting to the DATA MANAGER, the DATA OFFICER will ensure
the successful implementation of the EpiC project in Arusha.
Major Responsibilities
- Contribute
to the development and maintenance of data collection tools that
facilitate effective, quality data collection; ensure those are
state-of-the-art, best practice, and compliant with organizational
standards on knowledge management. - Provide daily and immediate
support to healthcare providers, peer educators and navigators on data
collection, and entry processes on a routine basis to ensure that all
paper-based and electronic data is accurate and timely in support of the
overall success of the project. - Perform regular data spot
checks and analysis to detect any data quality and performance issues
through the use of statistical techniques and prepare reports including
action plans for improvement and further decision making - Assist
the data manager to prepare reports on daily, weekly, monthly and
quarterly program performance and quality improvement on a timely basis
to inform the program team for better implementation strategies and
resource allocations. - Working with Data manager in providing
technical assistance by capacitating the program team including
healthcare workers and peers on data management processes including
indicator definitions, data collection and reporting tools. - Conduct
routine site visits for addressing data-related challenges, evaluation
of data quality standards, and ensuring documentation of lessons learned
toward improvements that could be affected in the future. - Manage
backup and filing systems along with data security protocols. Avail and
ensure integrity of data at project database systems. - Under the
supervision of the Data Manager, perform data cleaning, triangulation,
and standardization of data as per guidelines and timelines. Contribute
to the development of Standard Operating Procedures for data management. - Document
lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches related to
data management and sharing them actively. Promote the sharing of
knowledge to contribute to overall program success. - Participate
in data reviews with government counterparts, other partners and
stakeholders and contribute to data-driven decision-making in continuous
improvement of programs. - Responsible for the stock and
distribution of the data collection tools and forms to assure the smooth
flow of materials that will facilitate efficient data collection and
management. - Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines while maintaining the standards and quality of the data.
- Participate
in fundraising by identifying potential donors, preparing grant
proposals, and maintaining relationships with funding organizations. - Work
in close liaison with the Data Manager and other teams for overall
success in terms of process and program outcomes pertaining to data
management. - Assume other responsibilities, as assigned by the
line manager, to include resource mobilization, fundraising, and
knowledge management. - The key competencies and qualifications required include the following:
- Excellent understanding of data management, statistical analysis, and data quality assurance of HIV programs in Tanzania.
- Proficient
in the use of electronic data collection tools, database management,
and data analysis and visualization software packages such as SPSS,
Excel, R, Power-BI, GIS, or similar. - Strong skills in problem-solving and troubleshooting, especially those relevant to data systems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team environment with a view toward knowledge sharing.
- Ability
to work independently and under pressure to deliver results within
required deadlines; attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality. - Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics, Data Management, Health Informatics, Information
Technology, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field. - Understanding of MOH, PEPFAR data systems such as DHIS (HMIS Tanzania), CTC2 Database, INFOLINK and DATIM.
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and
preferred experience and good Interaction with data analysis tools such
as Power BI, Advanced Excel, geospatial analysis (QGIS/ArcGIS) and CTC2
Analytics, Is an added advantage. - At least 3-5 years of proven
experience in data management, preferably within a within HIV
prevention, care, and treatment with additional experience in HIV
community interventions being advantageous. - Excellent
interpersonal skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
including practitioners, interdisciplinary healthcare teams, community
agencies, and patients. - Experience in knowledge management, data quality audits, and data-driven decision-making is highly desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Familiarity with fundraising and grant writing is a plus.
How to Apply:
This is Full-time
Job, YOUTH WINGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a competitive
compensation package. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
online and MUST clearly indicate the Title of the position applied for
(as it appears in the advertisement) on the heading of the email.
Applications should be addressed to the Human Resource Department PO. BOX 16375 Ilboru Arusha, through recruitment@youthwings.or.tz
by uploading an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
with Names and Addresses of three (3) referees as a SINGLE DOCUMENT in
pdf format. Qualified Female Candidates are especially encouraged to
apply.
Join us in making a difference. Apply today!
Application Deadline: 11th October 2024, 12:00 PM
Note:
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job and does not
restrict specific tasks. Management reserves the right to review and
revise this document. YOUTH WINGS is an equal opportunity employer that
does not discriminate based on various factors, including race,
religion, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.
Application Deadline: 11th October 2024, 12:00 PM
