PROJECT ASSISTANT- DATA MANAGEMENT CUM PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

Amref Health Africa is an independent, non-profit, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) whose mission is “to improve the health of people by partnering with and empowering communities and strengthening health systems”. Amref Health Africa has over 500 employees throughout Africa with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Amref Health Africa has offices in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, South Sudan and Senegal and a number of offices in Europe and North America for fundraising.

Amref Health Africa-Tanzania is largely supported by Multilateral, Bilateral and National donors, implementing several programmes including HIV/AIDS/TB/Malaria, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Water and sanitation, capacity building and clinical outreach.

Amref Health Africa Tanzania has received funding from Save the Children International to implement Global Fund (GFATM) supported HIV/TB interventions in Simiyu, Shinyanga, Kagera and Singida regions.

Amref Health Africa has the following vacancies at the country office and field based positions in Shinyanga/Simiyu, Singida and Kagera.

3. PROJECT ASSISTANT- DATA MANAGEMENT CUM PROJECT ADMINISTRATION (1 POSITION BASED IN DAR ES SALAAM)

REPORTS TO: M&E OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE:-

To ensure that computerized and paper based records are capture accurately and maintained appropriately and carry out project administrative functions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enter data into computer or database system

• Ensure confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained

• Assure protection of the systems and data by performing at least one system back up per day

• Making necessary corrections of data

• Files or routes source documents after entry

• Maintain accurate and up to date data

• Support training of partner staff on data management, operational research and M&E studies

• Provide support in the completion of periodical reports

• Carry out project administrative duties

• Any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or degree in computer science or Information Technology

• Additional training in data management and other M&E related courses will be an advantage

• Knowledge of statistical packages including Excel and SPSS

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Knowledge of modern office equipment and use

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to compute ratio, rate, and percent and draw and interpret bar graphs

• At least 3 years working experience in data management in NGO environment

If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employerand position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30 HOURS February 16th , 2016. All correspondences should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org

Amref health Africa –Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy; Women and People with disability are encouraged to Apply