Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Introduction
The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) collaborates with the Ministry of Agriculture in the implementation of the program to engage young people in agriculture called Jenga Kesho Ilyo bora (Building a Better tomorrow- BBT). BBT is implemented through various strategies and projects in the value chain of crops and some of its goals are to increase employment for 20,000 youth and women through skills development activities (internship), to establish 12,000 economic activities at the village level as well as the cultivation of large farms (Block farms) by 2030.

As part of the strategy to strengthen extension services in this country, the Ministry of Agriculture has also planned to implement a special program for extension services through young graduates (BBT Agricultural Extension Entrepreneurship Scheme- BBT AEES). Through BBT-AEES two thousand positions (2000) need to be filled by graduates of agricultural fields to provide extension services in the cotton crop in the order of temporary employment as follows: -

6.0. POSITION: - ICT Officer (Data Officer) (1 POST MOSHI)

POSITION SUMMARY
The Data Officer for the Tuberculosis (TB) Program is responsible for managing and entering patient data into the program's database to support effective TB monitoring and management. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely data entry, maintaining data integrity, and generating reports as required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
• Holder of Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields: Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent from a recognized University.
• Experience working as a Data Officer in TB Laboratory.
• General computer skills: typing, email, software and computer management.
• Basic data analysis and graphing skills.
• Competent database and spreadsheet skills: Microsoft Word, Excel (Including pivot tablets), SQL Server, MS Access, Power Point and other records management software.
• Fluent English and Swahili proficiency (spoken and written).
• Keen attention to detail and prompt, proactive communication.
• Punctual, reliable, flexible, and proven ability to work both independently as part of the team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Entering data according to the TB – LIM Laboratory information management system.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data entered.
• Develop processes for optimizing database security.
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users.
• Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model, further refining the physical design to meet system storage.
• Install and test new versions of database management system (DBMS).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Create and manage database reports, visualization and dashboards.
• Performance tuning of database systems.
• Perform any other duties related as may be assigned by a superior.

AGE: Not above 45 years old

SALARY: As per Treasury Registrar’s Circular No. 6 of 2022 which is applicable at the moment.

TERMS OF CONTRACT: Contract will be for 1 year (including a 6-month probationary period) and is renewable depending on the performance and funding.

ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Applicants are invited from qualified Tanzanians to fill vacant positions at The SUA-APOPO RODENT RESEARCH PROJECT. The application letters should indicate names and addresses of THREE REFEREES, together with CERTIFIED COPIES OF ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES. Furthermore, the Applicant must submit a copy of a BIRTH CERTIFICATE, a signed and updated CV with a NIDA NUMBER and other Testimonials. All applications should be addressed to the DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR (PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION), P.O. BOX 3000, CHUO KIKUU, MOROGORO to reach him not later than two weeks from the date of this Advertisement.

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