POSITION SUMMARY
The ICT/Data Manager is responsible for in-country management, storage, and security of data, as well as other technical aspects of the Zimbabwe population-based survey, which is conducted on tablets. He/she works to ensure delivery of clean, high-quality survey data and troubleshoot possible ICT challenges during data collection.
This is a grant funded, 6 months contract which may or may not be renewed depending on need.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Attend in-country meetings on data management and security and facilitate consensus on data architecture plan
- Troubleshoot platform-level technology issues that may arise with tablets
- Help identify and resolve potential connection issues with mobile operators using mobile data devices
- Help identify and resolve potential connection issues within the survey team (e.g., from tablets to a group router, from lab equipment to servers, etc.).
- Install application updates under guidance of PHIA Data Architects.
- Conduct daily data quality control checks under ZIMPHIA Project Director guidance
- Provide remote technical assistance by phone or through remote access of tablets used during survey.
- Provide in-person technical support on ad-hoc basis for field teams
- Coordinate replacement of damaged or lost equipment.
- Report and send damaged equipment for repair.
- Control and maintain an active inventory of tablets and other ICT equipment
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Engineering, or related field. Minimum of two (2) years of related experience managing and working directly with health informatics applications and databases from large research studies
- Demonstrated experience conducting data quality checks and producing data collection monitoring reports. Basic understanding of cloud-based data storage service offerings. Basic understanding of TCP/IP protocol suite
- Experience in the use of CSPro in conducting health surveys is an added advantage
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND OTHER SKILLS
- Demonstrated and successful experience managing large, population-based survey data
- Demonstrated experience in resolving IT issues
- Demonstrated experience in working with mobile telecommunications technologies (GSM, 3G/4G, etc.), mainly in disconnected mode
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with issues relating to HIV/AIDS
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Periodic domestic travel throughout Zimbabwe to support the planning and implementation of the PHIA Project
How to apply:
Please send an application letter and detailed CV by email with subject title “ICT/Data Manager” to [email protected]. Please do not submit certificates online.
The closing date for receiving applications is 20 June 2019. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
NOTE: These are local hire positions and the successful candidates will be employees of ICAP in Zimbabwe and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment, which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
More Information
- Job City Zimbabwe