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 focus 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.
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented data officer to join our dynamic EpiC project team.The primary tasks will be to ensure data quality, knowledge management, and program excellence at project locations in Arusha. You will be an important part of the project implementation team, working directly with data clerks, peer educators, healthcare providers, and the data manager to ensure data system integrity and continual development.
Major Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of data collection tools that enable effective, high-quality data gathering; ensure that they are cutting-edge, best practices, and in accordance with organizational knowledge management requirements.
- Provide daily and immediate support to healthcare practitioners, peer educators, and navigators on data collection and input methods to ensure that all paper-based and electronic data is accurate and timely, contributing to the project’s overall success.
- Perform regular data spot checks and analysis to detect any data quality and performance concerns using statistical approaches and generate reports that include action plans for improvement and future decision-making.
The key competencies and qualifications required include the following:
- Excellent understanding of data management, statistical analysis, and data quality assurance in Tanzanian HIV programs.
- Proficient in the use of electronic data gathering tools, database administration, and data analysis and visualization software packages such as SPSS, Excel, R, Power-BI, GIS, and others.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, particularly in relation to data systems.
- Ability to speak clearly and work well in a team setting with a focus on information exchange.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
- A bachelor’s degree in statistics, data management, health informatics, information technology, computer science, or a related subject.
- Understanding MOH, PEPFAR data systems such as DHIS (HMIS Tanzania), CTC2 Database, INFOLINK.
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Mode of Application:
Youth Wins is an equal opportunity employer that offers a competitive salary plan. Interested candidates should apply online and include the position title (as advertised) in the email heading. To apply, send an application letter and CV/resume to [email protected], together with the names and addresses of three (3) referees in a single pdf format. Qualified female candidates are strongly urged to apply.
Application deadline: October 11th, 2024, 12:00 PM.