HIS Machine Learning Specialist at Afya Intelligence
Job Description
The HIS Machine Learning Specialist will support the USAID NextGen Ugavi Bora, Afya Bora activity by leveraging AI/ML to optimize Tanzania’s public health supply chain and pharmaceutical services. This role focuses on developing predictive models, demand forecasting, anomaly detection, and decision-support tools to enhance the availability, accessibility, and appropriate use of health commodities. The specialist will work closely with the Data & Analytics Team Lead, supply chain managers, and government stakeholders to strengthen data-driven supply chain management (SCM) and pharmaceutical regulatory systems.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Machine Learning for Supply Chain & Pharmaceutical Optimization
2. Data Integration & HIS Enhancement
3. Collaboration & Capacity Building
4. Model Governance & Compliance
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants for this position should be Tanzanian nationals or lawful residents who possess the following minimum qualifications:
1. Degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Supply Chain Analytics, or Public Health Informatics or related fields.
2. 2+ years in ML/AI, with exposure to supply chain/pharmaceutical data
3. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or R, with experience in ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
4. Experience working with large datasets, data integration, and data cleaning.
5. Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
6. Ability to collect, analyze, prepare and present supply chain data on health commodities.
7. Familiarity with Tanzania’s health supply chain systems (e.g., eLMIS ).
8. Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
9. Proficiency with Jira or similar project tracking tools for issue management and follow-up.
10. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders, and proficiency in both written and verbal English and Swahili.
11. Previous work experience with USAID-funded projects or similar donor-funded initiatives is desirable.
12. Experience working with the Government of Tanzania and other NGOs preferred.
How to Apply
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Deadline: 31st May 2025
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