THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ministry of Health (MOH) through Global Fund (GF) Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under a three years (1^st January, 2024 to 31^st December, 2026) contractual agreement to fill the following 123 vacant positions:

NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS AND LEPROSY PROGRAM GF CYCLE (NTLP)

Job title: Data quality Officer – (1 Position)

Location: Dodoma

Reporting to: Data Manager – NTLP

Duties and responsibilities

1. Supervise TB and Leprosy data verification and cleaning as guided by data manager

1. Review the accuracy of TB and leprosy-related indicators in accordance to the Ministry’s’ guidelines

• Produce summary statistics of key outcomes and covariate variables

1. Advise on the best tools, frequency and methods to use in collecting different TB and Leprosy data

1. Produce a descriptive report on TB and Leprosy related data

1. Supervise collection and verify data collected from various sources

• Security and maintenance of TB and Leprosy databases

• Any other duties as assigned by data manager

Experience and Qualifications

1. Degree in Biostatistics or related degree from recognized university

1. At least 2 years of experience in working with TB laboratory or related laboratory data

• Knowledge and skills using DHIS2 System

1. Experience in processing health research/assessment and data analysis

1. Proficient in using analytical tools such as STATA, SPSS, and Microsoft Excel

1. Experience working with international or national partners including international or regional organizations and national institutions

• Proven ability to manipulate and present data by using standard tabulation and statistical software packages.

• Experience in data management

1. Excellent written and oral presentation skills .

1. Age limit: 50 years

Terms of Employment: 3 years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds). 

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and Applicants must attach an up-todate Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following;
   1. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
   2. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
   3. Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
   4. Full Registration & Valid License
   5. Internship Certificate
   6. Birth certificate.
   7. National ID.
   8. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
   9. Form IV and form VI results slips;
   10. Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
4. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
5. If your names in your academic certificates are different from Birth Certificate and National ID you are required to have (Deed Pool from The Registrar of Oath at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.

• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
• Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).

1. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
2. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.
3. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

How to Apply:

NB: All application should be submitted to Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal ajira.moh.go.tz. Closing date will be two (2) weeks from this advertisement. Only successful candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants.  

All applicants are reminded to comply with the application guidelines when filling the required information.

Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Health

P.O BOX 743

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