Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries worldwide, employing over 4,000 staff members. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and aims to create a positive impact through evidence-based programs and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SI) plays a crucial role in leading monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities across several district councils in Tanzania's Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Mtwara, and Lindi regions. This position requires close collaboration with the Senior Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SRTO SI), technical teams, implementing partners, health facilities, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with M&E processes and reporting standards set by the U.S. Department of State, FHI 360, and the Government of Tanzania. The officer is responsible for strengthening M&E systems, enhancing data quality and management processes, and ensuring reliable data availability for program monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making. The role involves providing technical leadership for SI and M&E implementation, supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, and contributing to effective project performance tracking.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include demonstrating sound judgment in applying M&E methodologies, providing technical input for data collection and management, facilitating data quality improvements, conducting data analysis to identify gaps, and performing other assigned duties. The officer will monitor project performance indicators, generate reports, collaborate with community structures and stakeholders, conduct supportive supervision and monitoring visits, provide technical oversight for project databases, and contribute to the development of dashboards and analytics tools. Additionally, the officer will mentor healthcare providers and data clerks, compile and analyze periodic reports, ensure data confidentiality and integrity, oversee data management equipment, and document lessons learned from project implementation. The officer will also support business development efforts, oversee facility data clerks, maintain project databases, and ensure quality assurance through the consistent implementation of CQI tools.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Record Management, Environmental/Public Health, Medicine, M&E, Biostatistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or related fields, along with at least six years of relevant work experience. A Master's degree in data science, Public Health, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, M&E, Statistics, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in implementing and managing M&E activities for TB/HIV and AIDS care and treatment programs, strong knowledge of Tanzania's health information management systems, and proficiency in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Excel, and Tableau.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Record Management, Environmental/Public Health, Medicine, M&E, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. A Master's degree in a related field is considered an added advantage. Candidates should have a solid understanding of health information systems and data management practices.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of experience in implementing and managing M&E activities, particularly in TB/HIV and AIDS care and treatment programs. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in data collection, analysis, and the development of interactive dashboards, as well as strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management capabilities.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex data and technical information to diverse audiences.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require travel of 10% to 25%. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, and the organization is committed to equal opportunity employment practices. The closing date for applications is 22 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FHI 360 emphasizes safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs.
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries worldwide, employing over 4,000 staff members. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and aims to create a positive impact through evidence-based programs and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SI) plays a crucial role in leading monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities across several district councils in Tanzania's Morogoro, Iringa, Njombe, Ruvuma, Mtwara, and Lindi regions. This position requires close collaboration with the Senior Regional Technical Officer, Strategic Information (SRTO SI), technical teams, implementing partners, health facilities, and government stakeholders to ensure compliance with M&E processes and reporting standards set by the U.S. Department of State, FHI 360, and the Government of Tanzania. The officer is responsible for strengthening M&E systems, enhancing data quality and management processes, and ensuring reliable data availability for program monitoring, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making. The role involves providing technical leadership for SI and M&E implementation, supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting activities, and contributing to effective project performance tracking.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include demonstrating sound judgment in applying M&E methodologies, providing technical input for data collection and management, facilitating data quality improvements, conducting data analysis to identify gaps, and performing other assigned duties. The officer will monitor project performance indicators, generate reports, collaborate with community structures and stakeholders, conduct supportive supervision and monitoring visits, provide technical oversight for project databases, and contribute to the development of dashboards and analytics tools. Additionally, the officer will mentor healthcare providers and data clerks, compile and analyze periodic reports, ensure data confidentiality and integrity, oversee data management equipment, and document lessons learned from project implementation. The officer will also support business development efforts, oversee facility data clerks, maintain project databases, and ensure quality assurance through the consistent implementation of CQI tools.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Record Management, Environmental/Public Health, Medicine, M&E, Biostatistics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), or related fields, along with at least six years of relevant work experience. A Master's degree in data science, Public Health, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, M&E, Statistics, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in implementing and managing M&E activities for TB/HIV and AIDS care and treatment programs, strong knowledge of Tanzania's health information management systems, and proficiency in data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Excel, and Tableau.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Record Management, Environmental/Public Health, Medicine, M&E, Biostatistics, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence. A Master's degree in a related field is considered an added advantage. Candidates should have a solid understanding of health information systems and data management practices.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of six years of experience in implementing and managing M&E activities, particularly in TB/HIV and AIDS care and treatment programs. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in data collection, analysis, and the development of interactive dashboards, as well as strong stakeholder engagement and partnership management capabilities.
Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex data and technical information to diverse audiences.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require travel of 10% to 25%. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, and the organization is committed to equal opportunity employment practices. The closing date for applications is 22 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FHI 360 emphasizes safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs.
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