Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Job No: 582851
Contract Type: Consultancy (Full-Time)
Application Deadline: 18 August 2025
Apply Online: UNICEF Careers Portal

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and support their development from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional growth while contributing to global child-focused initiatives.

In Zanzibar, UNICEF partners with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to enhance digital health initiatives, including:

Improvement of Zanzibar Electronic Medical Record (Zan EMR)
PHC digital client feedback platform
DHIS2 improvements
Zanzibar digital Afya Supportive Supervision platform
Health interactive dashboards
Convening digital health technical working groups

Position Summary

The consultant will design, develop, and implement the Care Connect system, a Peer-to-Peer collaborative platform connecting healthcare professionals across Zanzibar to improve communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

The consultancy requires expertise in programming and system development tailored to digital health initiatives. The consultant will lead the project from requirements gathering to system deployment, training, and maintenance.

Key Objectives

Assess needs and define technical requirements for the system.
Develop a secure, interoperable, and user-friendly digital platform.
Ensure integration with existing digital health platforms (DHIS2, Zan EMR, mHealth solutions).
Build capacity of healthcare professionals and administrators to use the system effectively.
Provide 3 months of post-deployment support and handover to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar.

Scope of Work

Requirements Gathering & System Specification:

Conduct needs assessment and stakeholder consultations.
Map health system workflows and develop a detailed System Requirement Specification (SRS).
Present SRS for approval by UNICEF and MoH Zanzibar.

System Design & Development:

Design and develop platform features: real-time messaging, file sharing, peer consultation tools, and integration with existing systems.
Ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
Develop system architecture, prototypes, coding, and testing.

Deployment, Testing & Training:

Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and pilot the platform in selected facilities.
Develop training materials and conduct capacity-building sessions.
Deploy the platform across targeted facilities and provide maintenance support for 3 months.

Documentation & Handover:

Prepare technical documentation covering system design, administration, and maintenance.
Ensure smooth handover to MoH Zanzibar.

Qualifications & Experience

Advanced degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Health Systems, or IT.
Minimum 8 years’ experience in digital systems, software development, and digital health initiatives.
Expertise in PostgreSQL, Java, Python, Angular, Linux, networking, software design, and mobile app development.
Experience integrating with MNOs and SMS gateways.
Familiarity with open-source solutions, DHIS2, RapidPro, and digital health workflows.
Experience in capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); Swahili proficiency is an advantage.

UNICEF Competencies

Builds and maintains partnerships
Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
Drive to achieve results for impact
Innovates and embraces change
Manages ambiguity and complexity
Thinks and acts strategically
Works collaboratively with others

UNICEF Core Values

Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS)

Additional Notes

UNICEF does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.
Government employees must resign before taking up an assignment with UNICEF.
Appointments are subject to medical clearance and relevant inoculations.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Process
Submit your application through the UNICEF Careers Portal by 18 August 2025. Include a CV, cover letter, and relevant documentation.

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Job Type: Full-time Consultancy

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