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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Strategic Information Assistant is responsible to conduct electronic data entry and cleaning of the paper forms from field activities; follow-up with health facility registries for referral and linkage tracing and verification; participate in data cleaning and analysis activities, and participate in supportive supervision to outreach workers on Strategic Information issues. S/he will work closely with the other members of the program and Strategic Information teams.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Specific responsibilities and duties:
Conduct timely and complete data entry from paper based sources to electronic sources
Compare data entered with source documents to verify accuracy of data and detect and correct errors
Track referral forms and conduct verification with registers and databases at facilities
Participate in the generation of queries and data cleaning activities
Inform supervisor of any problems or errors observed in the database and detect any hardware and software malfunctions and notify supervisor
Assist in training new outreach workers on data collection tools, including referrals, reporting, and database
Assist in the development of monthly, quarterly, and other reports on all indicators for submission and review by supervisors
Assist in the development of data analysis presentations and progress tracking at a regional level
Maintain security of data tools at all times, including protecting the confidentiality of records and data
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required qualification, Knowledge, and skills:
Required Education: Degree, Advanced Diploma or Certificate in data management, computer science, monitoring & evaluation, statistics, or related field;
Required Experience: Minimum 1 year experience with electronic data entry and cleaning o Preferred experience with HIV/AIDS programs
Preferred familiarity with MOHCDGEC/PEPFAR data systems including DHIS and DATIM
Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Microsoft Office package including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients’ health status and sensitive information contained in data sources.
Flexibility to work after normal working hours and weekends at informal gatherings and entertainment centers and travel extensively to remote areas, including islands.
Ability to interact well with all targeted groups and peer outreach workers by facilitating a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, and non-stigmatizing environment in the program, to welcome all key and vulnerable population beneficiaries regardless of their background
Must be a Tanzanian Citizen; preference given to candidates already living in the job location region.
The Strategic Information Assistant is responsible to conduct electronic data entry and cleaning of the paper forms from field activities; follow-up with health facility registries for referral and linkage tracing and verification; participate in data cleaning and analysis activities, and participate in supportive supervision to outreach workers on Strategic Information issues. S/he will work closely with the other members of the program and Strategic Information teams.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Specific responsibilities and duties:
Conduct timely and complete data entry from paper based sources to electronic sources
Compare data entered with source documents to verify accuracy of data and detect and correct errors
Track referral forms and conduct verification with registers and databases at facilities
Participate in the generation of queries and data cleaning activities
Inform supervisor of any problems or errors observed in the database and detect any hardware and software malfunctions and notify supervisor
Assist in training new outreach workers on data collection tools, including referrals, reporting, and database
Assist in the development of monthly, quarterly, and other reports on all indicators for submission and review by supervisors
Assist in the development of data analysis presentations and progress tracking at a regional level
Maintain security of data tools at all times, including protecting the confidentiality of records and data
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Required qualification, Knowledge, and skills:
Required Education: Degree, Advanced Diploma or Certificate in data management, computer science, monitoring & evaluation, statistics, or related field;
Required Experience: Minimum 1 year experience with electronic data entry and cleaning o Preferred experience with HIV/AIDS programs
Preferred familiarity with MOHCDGEC/PEPFAR data systems including DHIS and DATIM
Excellent computer skills, at minimum with Microsoft Office package including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Access
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding clients’ health status and sensitive information contained in data sources.
Flexibility to work after normal working hours and weekends at informal gatherings and entertainment centers and travel extensively to remote areas, including islands.
Ability to interact well with all targeted groups and peer outreach workers by facilitating a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory, and non-stigmatizing environment in the program, to welcome all key and vulnerable population beneficiaries regardless of their background
Must be a Tanzanian Citizen; preference given to candidates already living in the job location region.