Afya Intelligence is a Tanzanian-based healthcare technology and data consulting firm working to transform healthcare delivery across Africa. Since 2021, we’ve been building AI-powered digital tools that improve access to and quality of healthcare services. Our team collaborates with governments, NGOs, and private sector partners to co-create sustainable, locally relevant solutions.
Our mission is to empower healthcare providers to ensure equitable, consistent access to high-quality healthcare products and services through data, innovation, and partnerships.
Afya Intelligence is Hiring: Data & Analytics Team Lead
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 31st May 2025
Job Type: Full-Time
Project Overview
The USAID-funded NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora project aims to strengthen Tanzania’s public health supply chain and pharmaceutical services. The project focuses on improving the availability and use of quality-assured, affordable health commodities while building the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals.
Role Summary
The Data & Analytics Team Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the SCIS & Data Management workstream. This includes overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of public health supply chain information systems and leading a team of analytics professionals, machine learning experts, software developers, and business analysts.
This role is key to driving data-driven decision-making, improving system efficiency, and delivering sustainable impact across Tanzania’s health supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Oversight
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team working in analytics, machine learning, software development, and data systems.
- Set team goals and ensure alignment with project objectives.
- Guide implementation strategies and promote collaboration within the team.
Technical Strategy and Systems Development
- Oversee the development and integration of supply chain systems, including eLMIS, ERP, WMS, EMRs, and others.
- Ensure all systems are scalable, secure, and interoperable.
- Support using AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics to drive system improvements and predict trends.
Data Analytics and Decision Support
- Ensure quality data collection, validation, and analysis.
- Lead the development of dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions.
- Use analytics to identify operational bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with key partners, including the Ministry of Health, PORALG, USAID, and others.
- Represent the project at national and international events.
- Foster strong working relationships with implementing partners.
Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing
- Design and lead capacity-building efforts for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Document best practices and share lessons learned to inform future initiatives.
Operational Management
- Develop and oversee teamwork plans, budgets, and performance indicators.
- Monitor compliance with policies, donor requirements, and data protection standards.
- Continuously evaluate system performance and suggest improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Data Science, Public Health, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience managing health supply chain information systems (e.g., eLMIS, ERP, WMS) in Tanzania Mainland and/or Zanzibar.
- Proven expertise in analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Google Data Studio.
- Strong technical background in Python, SQL, and applying AI or machine learning to health systems.
- In-depth understanding of data governance, privacy, and security standards.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a dynamic and results-oriented environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with government agencies, donors, and implementing partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Kiswahili proficiency is an advantage.
- Familiarity with USAID-funded programs is preferred.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT1FQFxMjs_
Apply Online: Click here to apply
The application deadline is 31st May 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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