Public Health Specialist (Health Information Systems Specialist) (CDC) at U.S. Embassy

Public Health Specialist (Health Information Systems Specialist) (CDC) at U.S. Embassy 

U.S. Embassy 

About:

Announcement Number:DaresSalaam-2023-025
Hiring Agency:Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:Public Health Specialist (Health Information Systems Specialist) (CDC) (All Interested Candidates)
Open Period:05/24/2023 – 06/07/2023
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:GMT+3
Series/Grade:LE – 0550 11
Salary:TZS TSh93,571,469 /Per Year
Work Schedule:Full-time – 40HRS PER WEEK
Promotion Potential:LE-11
Duty Location(s):1inDar Es Salaam

Overview

Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Dar es Salaam is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position below.
Supervisory Position:No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:No
Travel Required:Occasional Travel

Duties

Under the supervision of the Strategic Information (SI) Branch Chief, the incumbent will serve as a Health Information Systems (HIS) Specialist. The incumbent will provide program management and technical expertise to strengthen HIS in Tanzania. The incumbent will provide technical expertise related to the design, development, implementation, improvement, and maintenance of HIS to support HIV/AIDS and TB activities consistent with PEPFAR objectives and Tanzanian national strategies and policies. The incumbent will support the development and implementation of efficient and effective HIS policies, principles, processes, procedures, and platforms in Tanzania to produce high quality and timely data for decision-making as Tanzania works to reach HIV epidemic control. The incumbent should possess expert level technical skills related to advanced information systems, informatics, and project management.

Advanced Technical Guidance and Assistance 40%

Serves as a senior expert in Health Information Systems (HIS) for CDC Tanzania. This role includes advising staff at all levels in the agency, ranging from senior leadership to technical staff.
Provides technical assistance to CDC Tanzania, PEPFAR Tanzania, the Government of Tanzania (GoT) and other partners in the design, development, implementation, improvement, and maintenance of HIS consistent with overall program objectives in support of PEPFAR programming in Tanzania as well as Tanzanian national strategies and policies.
Identifies critical HIS support needs and/or requirements. Collaborates with relevant partners and stakeholders to identify appropriate technical solutions, strategies and/or activities to respond to identified needs and requirements.
Provides expertise in applying systems and software engineering perspectives and processes to software development to create robust and sustainable health data and information systems to support PEPFAR requirements.
Support the development and implementation of efficient and effective HIS policies, principles, processes, procedures, and platforms in Tanzania to produce high quality and timely data for decision-making.
Provides high-quality technical guidance consistent with the latest technical advances and recommendations related to HIS, including the latest PEPFAR technical recommendations and Country Operational Plan (COP) guidance.
Actively works to provide necessary analyses internal to CDC and to other key stakeholders to better understand HIS systems and processes needed to increase program quality.

Planning and Coordination: 30%

Actively works with the Strategic Information Branch Chief, other team members, as well as partner and GoT counterparts in strategic planning around HIS requirements and priorities to support of healthcare service delivery and public health systems in Tanzania.
Serves as a primary advisor in the planning and development of HIS activities to be included the annual Tanzania’s annual PEPFAR COP and relevant national plans.
Provides inputs on the technical requirements for Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) announcements for cooperative agreements (CoAgs). Reviews cooperative agreement applications
Serves as an active member of relevant PEPFAR and national technical working groups and/or committees.
Represents CDC Tanzania and PEPFAR Tanzania at relevant technical, policy and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with partners and donor agencies.
Works closely with other PEPFAR agencies, the GoT, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations to influence other collaborative organizations engaged in HIS to adopt appropriate strategies for their program activities.

Project and Administrative Management 30%

Serves as an Activity Manager in CoAgs that include HIS activities. As an Activity Manager oversees the technical aspects of CoAg implementation including the joint development of CoAg workplans.
Proposes, oversees, monitors, and evaluates HIS activities funded through CDC CoAgs. This involves regular site visits and interactions with partner counterparts to review progress and performance.Provides oversight and monitoring of budgets allocated to HIS activities funded through CDC CoAgs. This involves reviewing budget requests for appropriateness, monitoring use of funds for adherence to proposed activities, quarterly budget status reports, following up on irregular findings, providing advice for realignments of budgets and accruals. Coordinates CoAg activities with Program Leads to ensure high quality implementation of all activities in alignment with clearly defined objectives that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time bound.
Liaises with Project Officers and members of the Extramural Branch in the oversight of CoAgs.
Maintains files and records in the CDC office data collection system specific to the activities and programs for which the incumbent is responsible.

Requirements:

A minimum of five years working in public health programs is required with at least three out of the five years including hands-on experience with designing, developing, implementing, improving and maintaining HIS and/or data systems.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Advanced expert knowledge related to the design, development, implementation, improvement, and maintenance of health information systems (HIS). The position requires an in-depth and broad knowledge of the operational environment in Tanzania, including a detailed knowledge of the structure and operations of the Ministry of Health and the broader Government of Tanzania (GoT), the overarching environment for health care delivery at the national, regional, district and community level in Tanzania, and other collaborating and donor agencies in Tanzania with regards to HIV HIS. The position requires a detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the Government of Tanzania related to health care delivery and HIS.

Education Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited university with a master’s level degree in one of the following disciplines is required: Informatics; Computer Science, Health Information Management, Information Systems Development; Computer Engineering.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Swahili is required. (This may be tested).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):

The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion Statement:

The US Mission to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, applicants MUST apply electronically via ERA.

For more information, visit this link https://tz.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:

• Proof of Citizenship
• Copy of work permit (if not a TZ national)
• Degree Certificate (not transcript)
• Transcript
• Other document (if any)
• Other documents 2 (if any)
• Eligible Family Member Applicants:
  • Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Passport copy
  • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted only via email.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Tanzania.

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