Data, Monitoring and Research Jobs at Ifakara Health Institute, National Council of People Living with HIV (NACOPHA), WWF and other companies

JOB DETAILS:
The Research Scientist will work at the CDCI to evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage patients with HIV and/or tuberculosis.
Job Summary Position:
Reports To: Project Leader

Duties and Responsibilities
• Treat PLHIV and/or Tuberculosis according to National Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and TB, Standard Treatment Guidelines, and Local guidelines.
• Supervise and train younger medical doctors and clinical officers in diagnosis and management of patients with HIV and/or tuberculosis.
• Diagnose and treat opportunistic infections (OI) and/or referral to appropriate departments.
• Maintain proper patient documentation, filling of case report forms (CRF) including CTC 1/2.
• Consultation and ward rounds to PLHIV admitted to different departments at SFRH.
• Working in full agreement with the job descriptions; CDCI, Hospital, and government (MOH) regulations.
• Provide health education and adherence counseling to PLHIV and clients attending CDCI.
• Attend all compulsory meetings such as every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at
CDCI and Friday at 07.30 - 9.00 at SFRH clinical hall.
• Attend scientific meetings at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI).
• Contribution in planning, coordination, and performance of research activities/studies organized by IHI and other partners.
• Perform any additional task assigned by the PL and/or site director of IHI and/or director of SFDRH when necessary.

Qualification and Experience
• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine (MMED) with a certificate of MMED.
• Certificate of internship.
Skills and Competencies
• Fluent in both Swahili and English.
• Interest in TB/HIV.
• High motivation for research activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Interested in training of younger staff.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Result oriented.
• Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics.
• Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).
Remuneration An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.


JOB DETAILS:
The National Council of People Living with HIV (NACOPHA) is a national Non-Governmental Organization responsible tor coordinating efforts of PLHIV in Tanzania and the highest body and voice representing all organizations/groups and individuals PLHIV in mainland Tanzania. With financial support from USAID, NACOPHA is currently implementing the HEBU TUYAJENGE Project in 65 Councils of Tanzania. This project contributes to HIV epidemic control by increasing the adoption of higher impact community HIV preventive, care, and treatment services among at-risk adolescents, young women, and PLHIV in 65 high burden councils in Tanzania.
NACOPHA seeks innovative, self-driven, dynamic and competent qualified candidates to fill the positions of Knowledge Management Specialist and Research and Data Scientist.

Position Description
Research and Data Scientist is responsible for oversight of Action Research, documentation of results; learning providing technical support to project staff on data management, analysis, and developing project reporting framework.

Job Description
Kev responsibilities and required skills and experience
• Assist in the development and revisions of the project action research framework particularly in performing qualitative and quantitative research
• Lead the research agenda for NACOPHA, to document and publish findings contributing to the national knowledge base of data for decision-making and advocacy agenda. This includes justification, design and execution of research assignments and regular analysis of routine data to inform programming decisions
• Provide technical lead in the data processing, validation, analysis, and reporting needs of NACOPHA projects. This includes development of national and Cluster level CLM reports and supporting Cluster leaders to validate and present CLM findings to LGAs, ministries and development partners
• Provide technical advice in the management of CLM database and support to CLM implementing partners in sharing and utilization of CLM data for improving quality of HIV services
• Participate in CLM National Coordination Platform meetings with IPs, development partners and the government
• Performing data extractions, data management and analysis using statistical packages including STATA, Epi info, SPSS, Python and other web-based analytical tools such as KOBO Toolbox for Community-led Monitoring (includes study design, and statistical and M&E support to projects)
• Identify and establish feed linkages from valuable data sources and automate collection processes.
• Participate in searching, initiating, and writing of project proposals for NACOPHA • Develop and implement program research plans and protocols, ensuring validation of research methodologies in line with required standards.
• Present results and findings using data visualization techniques
• Propose data-based solutions and strategies to research projects and challenges.
• Identify areas where technical support to project is required.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
• Master of science in information technology, or postgraduate in research and learning, demography, social science, statistics with training and experience in M&E, Project Management, or related fields.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in statistics, research, data management and M&E in a USAID funded project.
• Proven experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, reporting, data quality assessment, data analysis and presentation.
• Proven experience in managing and providing training to PLHIV, Youths, Adolescents, and other vulnerable populations.
• Experience and understanding of the USAID framework and reporting system
• Proven experience in community-based approaches and programs that meaningfully engage vulnerable populations in designating, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Proven experience in working with Government ministries, LGAs, Implementing and Development partners
• Strong technical skills including ability to process and analyze data using statistical software packages including STATA, SPSS, NVivo, python, web-based and related software
• Ability to work indonendently with minimum cunarvision under time oreccure and meet
• Languages: Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• Exceptional computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience using accounting software package including SAP.


JOB DETAILS:
Reports to: Programme Executant - WASH and IWRM
1. Major functions:
The MEL cum Communication Officer will be responsible for development and implementation of project monitoring, evaluation and learning plan; coordination of the overall MEL system and processes, in particular collation and analysis of M&E data (including through surveys, web statistics, interviews, feedback, case studies and reports) and analyzed against outcomes to draw out learning and implications. The MEL cum Communication Officer will highlight compelling content that will make sense to stakeholders, and thus help them to understand the rationale and value of engagement in the project.

1. Major duties and responsibilities:
1. Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant. 2. Prepare, or revise as appropriate, a comprehensive project monitoring plan, based on relevant project documents, funding proposals, log frames and other relevant planning documents;
3. Maintain a master spreadsheet database for monitoring all progress and impact indicators for the project, ensuring the database is updated semi-annually through collective process involving project team members, ensuring all are conversant with their roles and responsibilities on the same;
4. Ensure that project colleagues are trained in, and aware of, routine monitoring information and data requirements, monitor actual performance on collection of that data by the said team, and keep the team updated on a quarterly basis;
5. Collect data and analyse different data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
6. Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
7. Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
8. Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings
9. Oversee the identification and engagement of third party contracted consultants, researchers or partners in meeting data collection needs of the monitoring plan, where needed, including drafting of contracts;
10. Under supervision of the Freshwater Executant - WASH and IWRM, support the process of
identifying, contracting and overseeing mid-term and final project evaluations, and ensuring outputs and recommendation from the same are shared with the staff team and other stakeholders as relevant, and incorporated into annual work plans and future project design, as appropriate
11. Support the Communications Officer in production of programme status brochures and dashboards, to share progress and impact data with stakeholders and interested third parties; advise on risk-based approaches to managing projects
12. Routinely collect information and photographs during field visits to enable reporting of individual 'success stories' relating to community members that have benefited from WWF freshwater initiatives.
13. Participates and provides technical input in preparation of annual programme budgets;
14. Ensuring adherence to Network Standards including championing safeguards and social policies
15. Any other duties as may be required from time to time by the supervisor or TCO M&E Manager

Qualification and Experience :
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field and/or degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics or economics preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 8 years' relevant experience in a communications role and/or MEL responsible for implementing M&E activities.
• Experience, training and knowledge in the field of freshwater conservation monitoring, including both data collection and analysis will be a particular added advantage;
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver high quality, timely outputs; and with excellent interpersonal skills and good teamwork spirit;
• Experience in writing project technical reports and preparing monitoring plans;
• Willingness to participate in field activities and travel to remote areas within the region;
• A high level of computer literacy and knowledge of standard computer software packages such as Word and Excel. Knowledge of databases (Access); GIS software, particularly the Arc suite; and socio-economic data analysis software such as SPSS would be an added advantage;
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. Good time management and organizational skills.
Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Identifies and aligns with the core values of the WWF organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect &
Collaboration
1. Working Relationships
Internal: Interacts and works closely and on a regular basis with the Fresh Water team, project and finance staff in Tanzania Country Office. Coordinates and interacts as appropriate with WWF Eastern and Southern Africa Project Office and other WWF offices.


JOB DETAILS:
DIGNITY Kwanza is looking for a Volunteer Research Assistant (VRA) to support the organization in conducting research that will be used to write the book on Tanzania's history as a refugee hosting state. The Volunteer Research Assistant must commit to at least six months of volunteer service.

Responsibilities:
i. Assist in information gathering through desk research
ii. Record and analyze data, and draw inferences and conclusions from the data collected
iii. Use research results to write reports, and papers as the required
iv. Create and update content for the book project
v. Create and manage checklists/programs guiding staff and stakeholders involved in the book writing project
vi. Support in organizing meetings for stakeholders involved in the book writing project
vii. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required qualifications and skills:
i. Holder of a law degree (with good performance in Refugee Law and Human Rights law courses)
ii. Knowledge on research ethics and research skills
iii. Strong writing skills with ability to write clearly for a general audience
iv. Excellent organizational skills
v. Ability to pay close attention to details and work with minimal supervision
vi. Shares DIGNITY Kwanza's passion for refugee rights advocacy
vii. Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups
viii. Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, MS Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
ix. Problem-solving and investigative skills
X. Ability to commit to at least 6 months of full-time work.

Values: Respect for diversity and promotes inclusion; Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercise careful judgment.
Teamwork. Contributes to a collegial team environment
Gender equality: incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.


JOB DETAILS:
JOB SUMMARY NA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To advise the Director General on all matters related to Department performance;
ii. To lead the preparation of annual MSD medium-term strategic plans, business plan and budget and assess adherence to the plan and approved budget in liaison with head of sections;
iii. To prepare and monitor implementation of investment and project;
iv. To prepare Medium-Term Expenditure Framework in line with Ministry of Finance and Planning guidelines;
v. To set and review performance standards and indicators for the Directorates and Units ensuring signing of Performance Contracts at the beginning of financial year;
vi. To assess periodic Directorate and Units performance and recommend areas for improvement; vii. To identify challenges related to implementation of business plan and policies and provide recommendations to management;
viii. To review and submit periodic performance reports required the respective Ministry and other stakeholders;
ix. To coordinate implementation of SBU initiatives including proposals for new SBU formulation and downgrading of SBU;
x. To review recommendations on corporate policies from time to time ensuring they are supportive of MSD business plan and submit to management;
xi. To review submissions on suitable investment opportunities for the Department and recommends necessary criteria and guidelines;
xii. To oversee implementation of risk management activities throughout the Department; xiii. To review and recommend MSD annual risk management plan and conduct effective monitoring and evaluation for the same;
xiv. To review and recommend quarterly risk management reports to EMT and the Board's Audit and Risk Committee; w To administer nariadic Institutional Self Assessment (ISA) vercices and comnilo an evaluation
xvii. To undertake researches on the impact of projects and programs undertaken by MSD;
xviii. To review analyzed statistics for the formulation and implementation of projects, policies, plans and budgetary proposals and provide recommendations;
xix. To evaluate performance of the Department and coordinate mid-year and annual performance reviews;
xx. To conduct Open Performance Review and Appraisal (OPRAS) of subordinates and gives feedback; and
xxi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate Supervisor.


QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master Degree in one of the following fields: Economics, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Planning, Project Planning and Management, Policy Planning, Investment Planning, Development Finance and Investment Planning or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.
Bachelor Degree in any of the above fields with eight (8) years working experience or should be at the rank of at least senior position.