Job Opportunity
\nHealth Information Systems (HIS) Director
\nLocation:\u00a0Dar es Salaam\u00a0Application deadline:\u00a027th January 2026\u00a0Start date:\u00a001 February 2026
\nBackground:\u00a0The Global Programs (GP) Office in Tanzania is an affiliate of the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and it provides targeted HIV\/TB strategic information (SI) technical assistance through the PEPFAR-funded Alliance for Country-led Control of the HIV Epidemic by Leveraging Efficient Resource Allocation (ACCELEPATE). The GP Alliance also facilitates the expanded presence and operations of global health professionals and researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and its affiliates (CDC) in Tanzania. We work in collaboration with key partners including the United States\u2019 President\u2019s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Ministry of Health (MoH), the National AIDS, STI and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASHCoP), the Zanzibar Integrated HIV, Hepatitis, TB, and Leprosy Programme (ZIHTLP), other donors, and local partners to build capacity and strengthen SI activities to effectively guide prevention and treatment programs toward maximum impact. Global Programs also provide training, mentorship and technical assistance to build capacity in epidemiology surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, health information systems, improving data quality, and increasing data use, data science, and applied public health research among health information ministry and local partners.
\nWe are recruiting an individual through our affiliated international NGO \u201cGlobal Programs\u201d to serve as a Health Information System (HIS) Director.
\nThis is a full-time position with an initial contract through March 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding. The position is expected to start on February 1, 2026.
\nMain duties and responsibilities:\u00a0The HIS Director will coordinate all UCSF-supported HIS activities in Tanzania and lead a multidisciplinary team of HIS Developers, Data Analysts, and Officers to deliver high-quality HIS activities, innovative health informatics solutions. The role includes strategic leadership in supporting national HIV data quality systems (CTC2 and CTC3), and oversight of multiple evidence-based applications for HIV and laboratory information systems (eSRS and ZanLIS). The HIS Director will lead integration and interoperability with UCSF-supported systems and provide oversight of collaborating Government of Tanzania (GoT) institutions. A key responsibility is to lead capacity building, knowledge transfer, and alignment with national priorities.
\nSpecific responsibilities include:<\/p>\n
Manage all UCSF-Global Programs supported informatics activities and ensure deliverables and timelines are clearly delineated and met.
\nManage a team of approximately 15 staff who support HIS activities within the collaborating UCSF-Global Programs scope of work. Collaborate with and guide this team on the technical execution of HIS projects, while ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet UCSF standards.
\nLead the transition of UCSF-supported HIS systems and operations to the GoT, ensuring sustainability through capacity building, documentation, knowledge transfer, and alignment with national strategies and priorities.
\nBuild and maintain close and trusted relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers, including MoH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the University Computing Centre at the University of Dar es Salaam (UCC) and other software developers, implementing partners, district leadership and individual health facilities.
\nOversee technical support to manage sub-contracts and consultancies with UCSF-Global Programs HIS partners.
\nCollaborate with the UCSF-Global Programs data quality team to provide informatics solutions to programmatic activities.
\nCollaborate and play a key role with national stakeholders and decision makers to identify and prioritize digital health investments for Tanzania.
\nCollaborate with and provide key guidance for MoH and stakeholders in the development, implementation, and enforcement of HIS policies and governance.
\nCollaborate with members of the UCSF-Global Programs informatics network throughout PEPFAR Africa as needed and liaise with technical advisors at UCSF HQ to ensure delivery of outputs and outcomes.
\nCommunicate regularly with the UCSF Program Manager and donor about key deliverables in the scope of work and any challenges.
\nPeriodic travel (15% or less) within Tanzania may be required.<\/p>\n
Experience, skills, and minimum required qualifications:<\/p>\n
An appropriate master\u2019s degree in public health, or Computer Science, Data Science, Computer engineering or related field. Degree in computer science or information systems management.
\nProject management skills (project management certificate preferred) with a focus on delivering HIS\/informatics related projects with some demonstrable experience.
\nDemonstrable knowledge and at least five years\u2019 experience applying informatics concepts and tools to public health settings.
\nDemonstrable familiarity with common HIV Tanzanian AIDS programs (both mainland and Zanzibar) in the PEPFAR setting is strongly preferred PEPFAR health information and laboratory information systems, such as CTC2\/CTC3, CTC-Analytics, Monthly Portal, DHIS2, eSRS, ZanLIS, and DATIM.
\nDemonstrable experience working with a variety of organizations and stakeholders, including experience collaborating with MoH, at a managerial or coordination level and related to the systems and initiatives described above.
\nDemonstrable experience with open-source data analysis, visualization, and reporting communities; preferably demonstrable experience in participating in\/contributing to open-source health information systems communities and their using open-source products.
\nAbility to solve problems in complex, multi-sectoral environments involving multiple aspects of health information systems.
\nLeadership experience
\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
\nExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
\nAbility to work professionally and collaboratively in a multi-cultural, internationally based team setting.
\nFluency in English and Kiswahili is required.<\/p>\n
Other desired skills\/qualities:<\/p>\n
Ability to prioritize, work under deadlines, work with minimal supervision, and multi-task.
\nAbility to work flexible hours, including some evenings as required (in order to liaise with colleagues abroad).
\nStrong interpersonal skills to support project activities.
\nAbility to travel in-country as required.<\/p>\n
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