Job Description

FACT Zimbabwe is a Christian based organisation that was instituted in 1987. Since establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading national HIV and development
organisation implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. The
organization’s programming focuses on 4 strategic pillars Safeguarding and Sustainable Livelihoods (SSL), Health and Well-being (HW), Strategic Information and Research (SIR) and Organisational Efficiency and Effectiveness (OEE). FACT seeks the services of a Management Information Systems Officer detailed below;
1. Position: Management Information Systems Officer (x1)
2. Reports to: MIS Specialist
3. Based in: Masvingo
4. Position Summary: FACT seeks a dynamic candidate with an interest in
routine health data monitoring systems and data visualization for the position of
Management Information Systems Officer (MIS Officer). The successful
candidate will work closely with teams from two technical partners to provide
technical support relating to DHIS2, FACT Zimbabwe’s information
management system. The main focus will be supporting and maintaining
complex configuration of program monitoring systems in DHIS2,
troubleshooting, general system administration, analytics and dashboard
development, as well as capacity building of OVC implementing Partners using
DHIS2 OVC MIS.

Duties and Responsibilities

5. Summary Job Responsibilities
• Provide DHIS2 system administration, maintenance and configuration support
• Configuration of multi-country and complex program monitoring systems in
DHIS2 meeting organizational standards, in both desktop and mobile DHIS2
(Data sets, Event and Tracker Programs, management of Users, User groups,
Org Units and Org Units Groups, etc)
• Create, maintain and support DHIS2 configurations across multiple Programs
and multiple health areas, including troubleshooting and technical assistance
OVC implementing partners
• Importing / exporting data and metadata across OVC MIS DHIS2 servers
• Create and maintain data validation rules and other data quality checks to
improve data quality
• Provide technical assistance in DHIS2 analytics and dashboard development
• Create, maintain and support DHIS2 analytics through Indicators, Program
indicators, Predictors as well as visualizations and dashboards tailored to data-
users’ needs
• Provide technical assistance to strengthen use of DHIS2 visualizations and
dashboards to support evidence-based decision-making through the DHIS2
Interpretations app and Data-to-Action approaches
• Provide capacity building support in DHIS2 to OVC IPs.
• Train OVC IPs and other project staff to effectively interpret and manipulate
DHIS2 dashboards and visualizations
• Troubleshoot DHIS2 configuration and maintenance through OVC MIS DHIS2
Helpdesk

Qualifications and Experience

6. Education and Training
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, or a related field;
• Background in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage with an
understanding of the PEPFAR MER program indicators.

7. Experience
• 5+ years of experience in managing complex databases systems.
• Proven experience working with DHIS2 on system configuration and
maintenance.
• Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages.

8. Required Skills & Competencies
• Excellent cross-cultural, interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• You can construct (or you are excited to learn) SQL queries and managing
databases.

How to Apply

9. How to apply:
a. Follow the button below and complete the form not later than 29 July 2024.
b. Send a detailed CV to [email protected] highlighting the post.
Please ensure that both steps are carried out to complete the application process
FACT is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate in terms of race, tribe,
place of origin, political opinion, color, creed, gender, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS status or,
subject to the Disabled Persons Act [Chapter 17:01].
-FACT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

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