The Performance and Analytics Team Lead will champion data use, analysis, and data quality improvement efforts throughout the supply chain and promote the use of data-driven decision-making to improve the health supply chains.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Coordinate all project-related reports to ensure timely submission to USAID
• Ensure timely entry of data into DATIM and DIS
• Leverage data from a range of existing systems (including eLMISand DHIS2) to analyze the performance of the supply chain, highlighting pain points; link supply chain data with other health services data.
• Elevate the use of supply chain data in programmatic decision-making; identify barriers to data quality and use, and develop and implement recommendations for addressing them
• Provide technical input into dashboards from and across information systems, including eLMIS dashboards
• Ability to do diligent and thorough root cause analyses
• Coordinate Data Quality Assessments and monitoring visits in collaboration with key stakeholders in both Mainland and Zanzibar
• Coordinate Data verification activity between VIMS data and paper-based in collaboration with the IVD program

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants for this position should be Tanzanian nationals or lawful residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Extensive experience in public health programs i.e with three years or more senior management preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, statistics, medicine, pharmacy, or health informatics
• Advanced degree in public health, health informatics, statistics or M&E is an added advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Skills in data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Google Analytics
• Experience in health commodities supply chain management
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, reproductive health, and essential medicines programs strongly desired
• Experience in using the eLMIS and DHIS2
• Proven track record in systems performance assessment and M&E responsibilities, including development/implementation in PMP management and analytics
• Proven strong leadership skills and ability to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work on a team to develop strategies and manage the implementation of projects
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and work independently.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills are highly desired
• Experience managing a USAID-funded contract or grant is a plus
• Experience working with the Government of Tanzania and other NGOs preferred