Job no: 497470
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Tanzania – Geita
Categories: Strategic Information/Surveillance/Monitoring & Evaluation
ICAP at Columbia University, a global health leader situated within the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City, seeks highly qualified candidates to serve as Informatics and IT Officer (1 vacancy) to be based in Geita, Tanzania.
This position aims to strengthen the geographical information systems, and applications developments, including customization of existing open platforms available, relational database design, data transfer, and application of inter-operability of data systems in the region. The Informatics & IT Officer will train and support electronic tools and systems, developing user capacity in data capture and use applications. S/he will develop a clear understanding of ICAP program data needs indicators, targets, aggregated and patient-level data points, and program management systems. In addition, s/he is responsible for all IT matters arising in the office, including maintenance troubleshooting staff laptops, office IT equipment, server room, etc. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of system services for users by providing the technical expertise, technical assistance, and project coordination necessary to install/repair hardware, software, resolve other technical problems and supporting day-to-day user’s activities.
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The position is contingent upon availability of grant funding. Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age, citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or any other legally protected status.
Advertised: 11 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 27 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time
