Regional Strategic Information (SI) Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 January 2022

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is a 5 year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), dedicated to achieving and maintaining HIV epidemic control. The project provides strategic technical assistance and direct service delivery to break through barriers to 95-95-95 and promote self-reliant management of national HIV programs by improving HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming. In Tanzania, EpiC will be implementing an HIV service delivery project among key and priority populations, adolescent girls and young women; and orphans and vulnerable children which aims to reduce HIV infections in pursuit of reaching 95-95-95 goals.  To achieve this goal, the program will support targeted prevention and case finding strategies at community level amongst the targeted populations.

Job Description

The Regional SI Officer is responsible for implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities within the assigned region(s). He/She will work with EpiC staff in the regional office, local community-based implementing partners and GoT counterparts at regional level to ensure that M&E activities are appropriate and meet USAID and FHI360/EpiC requirements.

Specific duties include:

• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the M&E activities within the assigned region (s).
• Work with local community-based implementing partners and KVP groups, health service providers and GoT counterparts to provide support and guidance on project M&E activities, especially data collection, management, and analysis for use in decision-making and course correction.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, conduct data quality verifications and data triangulation using official tools.
• Manage project databases (DHIS2, DATIM, InfoLink, DHIS2 Tracker, IPRS, CTC2 database, CTC3 Macro database etc.) to store, manage and analyze project data.
• Compile, consolidate and submit PEPFAR/USAID Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Reports to Senior SI Advisor.
• Develop systems for data quality assessments, review, control, and verification within the region and at partner level.
• Propose strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Project, Partners, and other stakeholders.
• Review and analyze weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting and communication.
• Orient and distribute data collection and reporting tools to CSOs and KVP friendly Facilities.
• Share or distribute project targets to the regional team for monthly tracking or monitoring.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in M&E, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, Health Informatics with at least 5 years working experience in M&E. Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, Data Management, Computer Science or M&E will be of added advantage.
• Knowledge of health and development programs in Tanzania including familiarity with the national health information management system (HMIS) and national protocols, guidelines and standards for HIV service provision and M&E-Knowledge and experience in national-level M&E system implementation.
• Experience in programs serving Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs), Family Planning, DREAMS, OVC and AGYW.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and sound understanding of the needs of Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs).
• Experience in technical capacity building of non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations especially those working with KVPs.
• Previous experience working with USAID or PEPFAR supported program.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and database management systems (SQL Server, Access etc.).
• Initiative, creative, and proactive mind in the implementation of new ideas
• Ability to resolve problems and find best solutions in data management.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated.
• Maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Good team worker.
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili communication

How to Apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may apply online by uploading his/her Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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