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Data Manager / ICT Specialist

Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT)

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Contract (6 months)

On-site

Harare, Zimbabwe

Mid Level

TBA

Posted: 10 Apr 2026

Expires: 13 Apr 2026

Job Description

Location: Harare with extensive travel to project districts.
Organization: Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT)
Project: Life-Saving Facility and Community-Based Service Delivery Support Project - Zimbabwe (FC-SDS Project)
Duration: 6 months
Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Advisor / Technical Director.
Position Overview: The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT), is prime recipient of a multi partner TB, grant from UNOPS with funding from the United States Government, to be implemented across 28 high TB burden districts. UZT seeks the skills of an experienced Data Manager / ICT Specialist to lead the design, development and maintenance of a project-level data management system that will ensure efficient data flow across five implementing partners and support quality data management for decision making. The incumbent will work closely with UZT MEL teams, implementing partners, and the National TB Programme (NTP).

Duties & Responsibilities

Digital Systems Development & Management - of project level database and interactive dashboard to track milestones in real time against set targets.
Data Quality, Analysis & Reporting support - across all partners to ensure completeness, validity and consistency.
Technical support and Mentorship - on data quality and routine reporting to strengthen data use for decision making.
AI Driven Predictive Modelling Collaboration - work closely with implementing partners and NTP to support deployment of AI based predictive software for TB hotspot mapping.
Coordination & Support - of fortnight project management team meetings to track progress and flag system bottlenecks.

Skills/Tags

data ict health systems sql dashboard digital health

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related field.
Postgraduate qualification in data analytics, public health informatics or similar field is an added advantage.
At least 3 years work experience in data management in health systems, preferably with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) or reputable NGO.
Demonstrable experience in database development and administration; Dashboard and data visualization tools (Power BI, DHIS2 analytics, etc.); Digital health or electronic medical records systems; Field level electronic data collection systems.
Strong proficiency in SQL, database design, and data integration.
Hands on experience with DHIS2, ODK/Kobo, REDCap, CommCare or similar tools.
Ability to analyse large datasets and generate actionable insights.
Understanding of AI/machine learning concepts preferred.