Data Officer

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Location: Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing, and validating innovations for health. The Institute’s work spans biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery, and policy translation.

Position Summary

The Data Officer will support the Vector Control and Product Testing Unit (VCPTU) by managing high-quality data across laboratory and field-based studies. Responsibilities include data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, storage, and security, ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain data management systems (e.g., REDCap, ODK, SQL).
  • Oversee data entry, validation, cleaning, and deduplication.
  • Conduct data quality audits and implement improvements.
  • Develop digital data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox).
  • Train field teams on data collection procedures.
  • Perform statistical analyses using Stata, R, SPSS, or Python.
  • Generate dashboards and reports for stakeholders.

Desired Skills

  • Proficiency in programming (Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL).
  • Experience with data analysis tools (Python, STATA, R).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS).
  • Strong data management and analysis skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
  • 2–3 years of experience in data management or M&E (health/research sector preferred).
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Application Deadline: 21-Jun-2026

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