Individual Consultant Data Manager for The Big Catch-Up Routine Vaccination Data Management

1. Background

Please briefly describe why the work is needed and the context.

WHO supported the Ministry of Health (MoH) in the development of a catch-up plan and implementation of Vaccine-Preventable diseases activities. These include routine immunization, supplementary immunization campaigns and surveillance.

Due to increased demand for human resource to support the government, WHO has received funds from Gavi to recruit a data manager to support MoH in the implementation of catch-up vaccination activities. This is among the multiple positions requested by WHO AFRO for support as per detailed ToRs attached.The consultant will provide guidance on data systems to be set up in the country to collect, analyse, and use data for the Big Catch Up (BCU) Initiative, integrated with the routine immunization data system and IA2030 monitoring indicators.

Under the direct supervision of the WHO IVD Focal Person, and overall supervision of the WHO Representative (WR), the incumbent will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health, Immunization and Vaccine Development program for data management specifically related to BigCatch up vaccination activities.

2. Deliverables

Outline clear tasks and deliverables, to be carried out in the framework of the background described above. These need to be time-bound and specific.

•Set up a system for monitoring the implementation of BCU at regional and district level.

•Perform analysis of BCU data and design dashboards aiming at visualizing country progress in the implementation in BCU.

•Develop quarterly reports on the status of the implementation of BCU in the country including sub national level.

•Prepare at least one manuscript related to the implementation of BCU in the country for a peerreviewed journal.

•Develop a comprehensive chronogram for implementation of immunization data improvement activities.

3. Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Identify the educational qualifications and expertise needed for the terms of reference outlined above.

Educational Qualifications:

Essential:

Master’s degree in health information systems, health statistics, epidemiology, or other relevant field.

Desirable:

•Experience working with a national VPD programme or experience working with WHO or other UN Organization is an asset.

Experience:

Essential:

At least five (5) years of experience in data management and analytics or infectious disease epidemiology/surveillance.

Desirable:

Health Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Data Management, Data Science, or related fields.

Skills/Knowledge:

SQL, Access, Epi info, Excel, ArcGIS/ R and other data base & mapping software, PowerBI or other BI tool.

Languages and level required:

Excellent knowledge of English is required. An additional Swahili language would be an asset.

4. Technical Supervision

Indicate the name and title of the supervisor with email address.

The consultant will be under the direct supervision of the WHO IVD Focal Person

5. Location

Please specify where the consultant will work:

The consultant will be stationed at MoH/IVD offices in Dodoma

6. Travel – If travel is involved, full medical clearance is required

The consultant will travel as per the work arrangement.

7.Remuneration and budget (travel costs excluded)

Rate [daily or monthly or for language and publishing services by word count or number of pages]:

A monthly rate is based on NO-B/ICS9

Currency: TZS

Work schedule (if applicable): The duration of assignment will be for a period of 12 months.

Please refer to Information Note 09/2021 for guidance on rates for consultants.