Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) is the Non-Governmental Organization duly registered under the law of Tanzania, and it is centered in a marketing-focused, results-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide family planning, reproductive and sexual healthcare and allied services. MST is a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in over 46 countries worldwide.
MST's goal is to improve quality of life in Tanzania by dramatically improving access to and use of family planning and other reproductive health services. We are looking for the competent individual to fil l the below vacancy;
Health Management Information Systems Manager (HMIS Manager)
Job Purpose:
The HMIS Manager will be responsible for developing, upgrading and maintaining Marie Stopes Tanzania's (MST's) health management information system (HMIS) for the highest quality and accurate MST's routine clinical data. S/he will also provide IT technical support to the Research department and other teams within MST (with technical oversight from the IT Lead).
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, upgrade and maintain MST's health management information system for the highest quality and accurate MST's routine clinical data:
Provide IT technical support to the Health Systems department, Research team and other teams within MST;
Support the IT Lead to update inventory of all IT equipment relating to health information and perform backups regularly as indicated in the Marie Stopes International protocols;
Meet minimum data quality standards of data reported, making thorough reviews, providing constructive feedback, quality collation and maintain attention to details while uploading field data into MST's HMIS;
Lead the HMIS team effectively for capacity building and broadening the team's understanding of the Vision, Framework and Strategic plan for collecting relevant and realist data;
Report internally and where required, externally accurately and timely.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in IT, or equivalent qualification from a recognized University;
3 years experience working in an administrative capacity within an office environment, preferably with an International NGO;
Direct experience of developing, or maintaining health management information systems with reputable health organization(s);
Previous experience in the role of IT support is preferable;
Previous experience in data quality monitoring and assessment is desirable;
Previous experience in data aggregation and management is preferable;
Good communication skills, working w ell independently, as well as part of the team;
Strong written and verbal English and Kiswahili languages skills;
Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data;
Demonstrated experiences of actively collaboration with both internal and external stake holders;
Proven ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluation;
Experience in M&E preferably related to capacity building, health systems strengthening programs/projects;
Strong commitment to the goals, Mission and Vision of MST/ MSI.
Mode of Application:
If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team , please send your application including a CV and cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in this post to the address below;
Director of Human Resources and Administration
Marie Stopes Tanzania
P. 0. Box 7072,
Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 (0) 0768987780
E-mail: jobs@mst.or.tz
Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before Friday June 1, 2018 COB.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.