Company: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Tanzania
Department: Operations / Technology / Monitoring & Evaluation
Locations: Kagera and Tabora, Tanzania
Posting Date: 27 September 2026
Closing Date: 10 October 2026Job ID: 145957
About the Role
The Informatics Officer supports EGPAF-supported health facilities in Kagera and Tabora by overseeing health data systems, electronic medical records (EMR/CTC2), mHealth applications, and data infrastructure. The role focuses on improving data completeness, automating analytics, and maintaining data visualization tools to foster a data-driven decision-making culture across programs.
Technically supervised by the Senior Informatics Manager, the officer handles daily operations under the guidance of the Senior Strategic Results Manager and collaborates directly with Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) teams.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
EMR & Health Data Systems:
Support the rollout, maintenance, and optimization of EMR systems (CTC2) across EGPAF-supported facilities.
Establish and execute data quality assurance strategies to improve the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of facility records.
Oversee data infrastructure (“Info structure”) including EMR hardware/software setups and external site components.
Application Development & mHealth:
Implement and maintain mHealth platforms for real-time data collection, transmission, and rapid report distribution.
Perform planned and ad-hoc application development, customizing open platforms to meet project needs.
Data Analytics & Visualization:
Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reporting systems using Power BI and Tableau.
Perform on-demand data management, query building, and validation using SQL, DAX, Python, or PHP.
Lead data processing for quarterly report compilations and facilitate data analysis sessions.
Capacity Building & Quality Improvement:
Train and mentor EGPAF staff and facility health workers on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data handling and documentation.
Conduct routine data validation exercises at aggregate and facility levels to maintain high data quality standards.
Promote a program-wide culture of using data to track inputs, outputs, and clinical outcomes.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Information Technology, Data Science, or a closely related field. Informatics Officer Job Vacancy at EGPAF
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in database administration, data engineering, application development, or health informatics.
Technical Skills & Competencies:
Database & Cloud: Strong proficiency in SQL Server, relational database design, data warehousing, and Microsoft Azure.
Data Visualization: Hands-on expertise with Power BI and Tableau.
Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python, Java, PHP, DAX, or similar languages for data capture, querying, and platform customization. Informatics Officer Job Vacancy at EGPAF , September 2026
Health Systems: Familiarity with Electronic Medical Record systems (CTC2) and national health reporting frameworks.
Certifications (Added Advantage): Professional certifications in database administration, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), or analytics.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through EGPAF’s official career channels before the closing date.
Submission Portal: Apply online via the EGPAF Careers Portal (or official recruitment partner platforms).
Closing Date: 10 October 2026
Fraud Warning & Recruitment Policy:
EGPAF does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
If asked for payment, report the incident immediately via the EGPAF Ethics Hotline at
[email protected]or call 1-888-225-1429.EGPAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B).
