The Tanga City Council in Collaboration with Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
will implement PEPFAR / CDC supported AFYA HATUA (Sustain Treatment, Enrolment
and HIV Prevention- STEP) project in Tanga CC aiming to deliver client centered,
comprehensive facility and community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for
populations of this district hence contribute to the country’s epidemic control.
Tanga CC is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill
in vacant positions for AFYA HATUA project as shown below.
Position title: District Data Officer. (One Position)
Reports to: District AIDS Control Coordinator
Overall Job Function: To oversee implementation of high-standard computer and paper-based
data and record management including DHIS, CTC2 Data Base, CTC3 Macro, PatchExcell etc.
in the whole heath systems in the district according to Regional, National and donor’s guidance.
Key Responsibilities: The incumbent will be a Member of the District Health Management
Team staff and will implement the following on daily basis.
o Assist District Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to oversee implementation of high-standard
computer and paper-based data and record management in the whole heath systems in the
district in accordance to District, National and donor’s guidance.
o Represent PEPFAR programs in the HMT; be very knowledgeable on PEPFAR program in
your regions so that to represent it in the HMT.
o Supervise documentation, data collection, analysis, report writing and dissemination.
e Oversee all Data Officers in the District.
o Work with Regional and National Authorities, Implementation partners and other relevant
stakeholders to ensure all data collection tools are available in all data collection points in the
District.
o Ensure accurate documentation of all required indicators in the data collection tools.
o Ensure accurate and timely data collection and entry for all indicators.
o Collaborate with Regional and IP stakeholders to ensure timely data analysis, report writing
and dissemination.
e Work with THPS District Managers to prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual data
review meeting.
o Perform data quality assurance checks for the electronic data
o Participate in all QI meeting in the District Hospitals.
o Communicate closely with District, Regional and Headquarters THPS staff to ensure smooth
uninterrupted availability of HIV interventions in your District.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
o Bsc in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics or Information and Communication
Technology (ICT). :
o A minimum of three 2 years and above working experience in HIV program, preferably in a
similar position will be highly considered.
o Volunteers working in Health Facilities are highly encouraged to apply.
e Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
o Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
eo Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send an email to [email protected] copying [email protected] attaching 1. Application cover letter (one page maximum), 2.
Curriculum Vitae (four pages maximum) 3. Copies of your relevant certificates. The email
should be position being applied for (e.g. Clinical Tracker Job Application for Tanga City
Council). The deadline for application is 29 October 2023. Tanga City Council is an equal
opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS and people living with disability
are encouraged to apply.
