Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe (FACT)
DUE: 18 APR 2023
Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe (FACT) is a Christian based organization that was instituted in 1987
as Zimbabwe’s first AIDS Service Organization pioneering the HIV response in Zimbabwe. Since
establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading National HIV and development organization
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 (s) detailed below;
1. Position: Management Information Systems Officer (x2)
2. Reports to: MIS Specialist
3. Based in: Mutare
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.
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 Datato-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
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;
TO APPLY
Step 1: Follow the link here and complete the form not later than 18 April 2023.
Step 2: Send a detailed CV to hr@fact.org.zw highlighting the post.
Please ensure that both steps are carried out to complete the application process.
– FACT commits itself to protecting children whom its staff, volunteers as well as outsiders may get
into contact with. The organisation’s mandate is to serve the best interest of all children through
protection from abuse, harm and exclusion, child participation and development in all its programs.
– FACT is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate in terms of race, tribe, place of
origin, political opinion, colour, 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.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
