Palladium,Data Demand & Information Use Specialist/Computer Programmer Jobs in Tanzania

Closing date: 03 Mar 2017

Palladium is a
global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the
intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with
foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil
society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting
social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50
years, we have been making Positive Impa
ct possible. With a team of more than
2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more
than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to
continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s
lives.

Palladium is a
child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with
children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran or marital status.

As part of the
CDC-funded REACH project, Palladium seeks to recruit a well-qualified Data
Demand & Information Use (DDIU) Specialist with experience in software
development and health informatics. This project will focus on improving
reporting and data management at the RHMT and Local Implementing Partner level
for HIV service delivery, with the goal of improving data use in
decision-making. By improving the quality and accessibility of data, the
project is intended to improve the quality of health care in Tanzania and the
information available for decision-making at the clinical and policy levels.

The DDIU
Specialist/Computer Programmer will provide informatics and DDIU expertise for
the health management information system components of the REACH project.
She/he will report to the Strategic Information Advisor. Qualified candidates
will have expertise in two or more of the following areas:

Conducting/managing
capacity building needs assessments related to health information systems
(HIS);
Data
manipulation for decision making;
Training
for data use;
Data
Quality Assurance /Quality Improvement;
Electronic
medical records;
Mobile
technology for HMIS;
Microsoft
technologies for the development of web and desktop solutions;
Programming
languages such as Visual C#/VB, Java, JavaScript and PHP;
Ability
to work in database management systems such as MS Access, MS SQL Server,
MySQL and SQLite.

Responsibilities

Support
the transformation and reporting of data from the project, RHMTs, and
Local Implementing Partners.
Support
the interpretation of data and for use to enhance decision making at all
levels.
Participate
in software design activities including coding, code documentation, unit
testing, and debugging for HMIS and M&E Software tools.
Support
operational research activities at the project level with the support from
the Strategic Information Advisor.
Provide
inputs and technical support in design and deployment of HMIS and M&E
Tools.
Provide
mentorship to RHMT and Local Implementing Partners in all HMIS and M&E
activities.
Apply
technical skills, standards, and innovation to carry out project
activities.
Solve
complex technical problems that arise throughout the project using
creative and results-oriented outside the box thinking.
Any
other duty as you may be assigned by the team lead.

Requirements

3+
years of applicable work experience with health management information
systems.
Degree
in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent (Advanced Degree
preferred; relevant experience may be substituted).
Ability
to communicate technical data to non-technical audiences