Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SI) - Lindi
About the role
The Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SI) leads monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities across assigned district councils in Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Mtwara, and Lindi regions. The role focuses on strengthening M&E systems, improving data quality and management processes, and ensuring the availability of reliable data for program monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making. The officer provides day-to-day technical leadership for SI and M&E implementation within assigned district councils. Responsibilities: - Apply and adapt appropriate M&E methodologies, tools, and techniques to support program implementation, address routine programmatic and data related needs. - Provide technical input and support data collection, data management, analysis, reporting, and contribute to the strengthening and utilization of health information systems within assigned district councils. - Facilitate and support the continuous improvement of data quality, reporting processes, and information systems. - Conduct service and program data analysis to identify areas for improvement including gaps in data management and data quality and propose appropriate strategies to strengthen data processes and use. - Monitor project performance indicators, generate routine and ad hoc reports, and conduct data analyses. - Collaborate with community structures, healthcare providers, Police and Prisons counterparts, and other stakeholders to support M&E activities. - Conduct routine supportive supervision and monitoring visits to project sites, including data quality assessments (DQAs), data verification, and triangulation exercises. - Provide day to day technical oversight and support for project databases and digital health information systems within assigned district councils (CTC2, DHIS2 Tracker, MoH DHIS2, Unified Community Systems (UCS), Infolink, DATIM, CTC Analytics, CQI Dashboards, Monthly Portal, Jicheki ORA, eLMIS, eTL). - Provide technical support and troubleshooting for data systems, data flows, system integration, and platform performance. - Contribute to the development and enhancement of dashboards, data visualization products, and analytics tools. - Promote a culture of data use and demand through capacity building, mentorship, and engagement with project teams, implementing partners, and government stakeholders. - Coordinate the distribution and effective utilization of data collection and reporting tools within assigned district councils. - Support the dissemination and monitoring of project targets at facility level and facilitate regular performance reviews. - Mentor and build the capacity of health care providers, data clerks, and other facility staff in data capture, quality assurance, analysis, interpretation, and use. - Compile, review, and analyze weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other periodic reports. - Ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of both paper-based and electronic data systems. - Oversee the availability, inventory management, and functionality of data management equipment within assigned district councils. - Ensure that facility export files are submitted by Data Clerks on a weekly basis and uploaded to the FHI 360 shared repository. - Ensure facilities have uploaded data on a weekly basis to the National data repository system like CTC3 Macro, Monthly portal and others. - Identify and document lessons learned, innovations, and best practices emerging from project implementation. - Contribute to the development of technical reports, work plans, system design, and implementation activities. - Support the development of technical proposals, budgets, and implementation plans related to HMIS, digital health solutions, and strategic information initiatives. - Represent the project in data review meetings and stakeholder engagements. - Oversee the performance of Facility Data Clerks, ensuring adherence to FHI 360 policies. - Compile, review, and report programmatic and financial data to support management and finance teams. - Maintain and oversee the functionality, integrity, and performance of project databases, information systems, and indicator matrices. - Compile, review, analyze, and interpret weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other periodic reports. - Support the development, review, and adaptation of SOPs, job aids, and operational guidelines. - Prepare and disseminate data presentations, dashboards, and technical reports. - Collaborate closely with technical and program teams to develop, review, and finalize narrative and performance reports. - Utilize the Monthly Portal CQI tracking tool to monitor program performance, generate insights, and provide timely feedback. - Ensure the consistent implementation and utilization of CQI tools across all supported facilities. - Support facilities in the development, updating, and display of performance dashboards, and facilitate regular review of results. - Ensure the availability, accessibility, and proper utilization of SOPs, guidelines, and other reference materials. How to apply: Submit an application letter, CV/resume, copies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Apply online via: https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Lindi-Tanzania/Regional-Technical-Officer--SI-Lindi_Requisition-2026201455
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, Statistics, Record Management, Environmental/Public Health, Medicine, M&E, Biostatistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related fields with at least 6 years working experience.
- Master’s degree in data science, Public Health, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Statistics or a related field (added advantage).
- M&E methodologies, tools, and techniques.
- Data collection, data management, data analysis, reporting.
- Health information systems (DHIS2, EMRs, CTC2, eLMIS, LIS mobile data collection tools (ODK, Kobo Toolbox), PMTCT, EID, CECAP, TB and other HIV/AIDS-related platforms).
- Dashboard development (Power BI, Excel, Tableau).
- Proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for data analysis, automation, and workflow optimization.
- Microsoft 365 applications, Power Query, SharePoint, software development tools and programming languages.
- Virtual collaboration platforms (Zoom and Microsoft Teams), mobile technologies, and standard office equipment.
- Project management skills.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail.