Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 25 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Background
I-TECH is a center in the University of Washington's Department of Global Health. I-TECH has projects in more than 20 countries, and its worldwide staff work in partnership with local ministries of health, universities, non-govern- mental organizations, medical facilities, and other partners. I-TECH supports development of skilled work forces and overall health systems strengthening with a focus on sustainability and transition to local ownership. I-TECH is committed to being anti-racist and promotes health and equity in health for all people worldwide.

The organization wishes to invite competent, highly qualified, experienced and dedicated professionals to fill the positions below. All positions are based in Dar es Salaam with a starting date of October, 2023

1. Data Quality Assessment Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (1)
The incumbent provides overall technical guidance and support to DA of indicators reported under Afya Hatua program activities leading to achievement of the 95-95-95 goals for HIV epidemic control in Tanzania.

S/he will develop, implement, and monitor Data Quality Assurance and Program Evaluation activities in Tanga Shinyanga, Pwani and Kigoma Regions. S/he is fully responsible for technical leading the development/adaptation and implementation of SOPs and other tools related to Afya Hatua evaluation and DA. The DA Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will work in close collaboration with the Country Representative, Seattle based Evaluation Leader, Senior Program and Grant Manager, HIV Technical Officer -DA Officer and Data Manager and Analyst to develop responsive methodologies to assess and verify priority indicators reported at facilities to determine if it is of the type, quantity, and quality needed and ensure verification of reported data to provide clear indication of strengths and/or gaps in the system and to assist in planning to improve data quality.

Key Responsibilities Include:
DA Technical Support 60%
• Develop, regularly update, and oversee quarterly DOA activities plan for the DQR team.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Serve as technical expert in developing/adapting detailed methodologies/approaches and supporting tools to apply during DAs. 0°
• Oversee the development or revision of data collection tools and SOPs
• Critically review DQA Officers reports, activity briefs, and other relevant documents before sending to THPS or CDC
• Develop and recommend data quality improvement plan for the regions based on results from DQA reports. Du
• Ensure all DOA activities are in line with standard practices as per DOA National Guideline.
• Build capacity and provide technical expertise to the team on all technical aspects of program implementation, from design to planning, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, status review and progress of the program.
• Contribute to development of of word -Blane developing that align with budget.
• Represent I-TECH to the funder, MOH and stakeholders' meetings with key experts in HIV care and treatment clinics in Tanzania. Provide technical support in adaptation and implementation of the program's monitoring and evaluation framework including understand- ing and integrating set performance indicators in routine facility meetings.
• Lead training and mentorship of new staff for DA and evaluation activities

Requirements:
• Masters in strategic information (SI), Monitoring and evaluation (M&E), biostatistics or related courses. Health qualifications (MD, Nursing, Public Health equivalent)
• At least 5 years' experience directly implementing HIV care, treatment, and prevention services in Tanzania.
• A minimum of five years of experience in M&E, preferably in PEPFAR-funded activities, research and data collection techniques, required.

Previous experience assisting DOA teams, preferred.
• At least 3 years working with Quality Improvement and/or public health evaluation projects, and knowledge of monitoring and assessment techniques, procedures, and protocols.
• A minimum of five-year of experience in undertaking DAs for PEPFAR or its Implementing partners, including planning, methodology, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Demonstrated experience conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis in development sector required
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate large amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy required
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite required
• Knowledge in PEPFAR reporting system (DATIM) and MER indicators.
• Knowledge in Tanzania HIV data management systems especially CTC-2, CTC-3, and DHIS-2.
• Demonstrated clear and concise writing and communications skills. Experience with report and publication layouts, newsletters, report writing, editing, or article publication desired



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
I-TECH is an equal opportunity employer. Interested applicants should send their applications to info@itech-tanzania.org by October 06, 2023 at 4.00pm. In your application only include cover letter and CV indicating the position you are applying on the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us two weeks after the specified deadline, please consider yourself unsuccessful.



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