Nafasi za Kazi za IT THPS Database Developer

Database Developer

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IT & Network Administration

Details

Employer Name: THPS
Organization Type: NGO
Role: Experienced
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Dar Es Salaam
Other Dar es Salaam District
Application Deadline: 28-04-2017
Listed on: 18-04-2017

Description

THPS is an indigenous NGO established under nongovernmental organization act No 24 of 2002 as part of partnership framework implementation plan between the USG and the Government of Tanzania which calls for an uninterrupted transition of PEPFAR funded HIV and AIDS programs into local entities. THPS works in partnership with the Ministries of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children and Regional Administration and local government (PMORALG) with a goal of ensuring accessible high quality health care services to Tanzania's through establishment and strengthening of comprehensive family focused HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Treatment services in Pwani region, Kigoma region and Zanzibar. This is a continuation of the PEPFAR funded broader US Government HIV/AIDS initiatives through Centre for Disease Control Tanzania (CDC) in Tanzania.

As CDC prime awardee; THPS is currently seeking committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill in the following position

REPORTING TO: Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Advisor

OVERALL JOB FUNCTION: To provide technical support in implementing high-standard computer-based health facility record keeping systems for patient record management of CTC / PMTCT/HTC/EID/APSS/FSG, KVP and Laboratory programs in support of the Ministry of Health’s National AIDS Control Programme and ZIHTLP. To provide technical support in database development and management for public health evaluations as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To design and develop data models and database architecture
• To construct, install and test the database system
• To write manuals or explain databases function
• To consult with others to assess the system performance and modifications as required
• To modify existing databases, as user needs change o Find faults in programs
• To prepare reports on databases & Customize databases for specific needs
• To train users and provide technical support
• To coordinate and support development of other databases, by data managers as needed
• To train and supervise M&E teams in new data system to ensure timely data entry, cleaning on a routine basis, generation of data queries and routine progress reports
• To collaborate with team members to prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports on supported program areas
• To develop and respond to queries related to data analysis
• To perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelors degree or certified training in Computer Science, IT/HMIS, data management or a related discipline Advanced skills in computer programming and analytical software an advantage
• 3 years relevant experience with VB/C#.net application development and use, data analyses with standard software packages and implementing protocols for data quality assurance
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Fluent in English
• Experience working with NGOs and/or donor-funded programs is an added advantage.
Application Instructions

How to apply:

Interested applicants should apply through THPS website (www.thps.or.tz) using vacancy link located under career opportunities, attaching their application cover letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by April 28^th 2017 with a subject line for example: Database Developer. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online.

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