REF. Na EA.7/96/01/I/ 108 21th March, 2017
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
1.0 On behalf of The National Health Insurance fund (NHIF) Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites qualified Tanzanians to fill 65 vacant posts.
1.0 THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND (NHIF)
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) is a statutory Health Insurance Scheme established by the Act of Parliament No. 9 of 1999, to undertake the responsibility of insuring medical care service to its members.
The Fund commenced its operations in 2001. Its head office is located at , Kurasini- BenderaTatu Dar Es Salaam , and has branch offices in Ilala, Temeke, Kinondoni, Morogoro, Dodoma, Moshi, Arusha , Tanga, Iringa, Mbeya, Rukwa, Ruvuma, Mtwara, Mwanza, Mara , Tabora, Kigoma, Lindi, Singida, Shinyanga, Kibaha, Kagera, Manyara, Geita, Njombe, Katavi, Simiyu, and Zanzibar.
1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
Monitor performance and managing parameters to provide fast query responses to front-end users;
Map out the conceptual design for a planned database in outline;
Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for endusers;
Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
Install and test new versions of the DBMS;
Maintain data standards, including adherence to the SSRA Data Management guidelines, NHIF Data Management Policy etc.;
Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
Control access permissions and privileges;
Develop, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
Ensure that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
Allocate system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system (Capacity planning);
Work closely with application system developers advising them on the most efficient database designs (tables, data types, stored procedures, functions, etc.);
Modify the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application developers;
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
Commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose;
Ensure compliance with database vendor license agreement;
Contact database vendor for technical support;
Generate various reports by querying from database as per need;
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
1.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Professional Certification: MCSE- Data Platform.
Must have at least 3 years working experience in database development and support of Database environments.
Strong experience in Database Administration.
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database problems.
Experience in Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
Experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
Knowledge of Database level High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR).
Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.
Experience in implementing operational automation using scripts.
Knowledge of indexes, index management, and statistics.
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory, SPNs and proper disk configurations.
Good communication and documentation skills
1.6.3 REMUNERATION
Salary Scale NHIGS 11
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 36 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. Applicants should be able to speak, read and write in both English and Swahili
v. Applicants should be ready to work in any of NHIF office in the country
vi. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates: - Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates. - Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts. - Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates. - Professional certificates from respective board - Computer Certificate - Professional certificates from respective boards - One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
viii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) xvi. Dead line for application is 03rd April, 2017 at 00:00 p.m
xvii. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
xviii. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xix. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
xx. Application letters should be written in English.or Swahili
i. All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ (This address can also be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)
NOTE: APPLICATION LETTER MUST BE ATTACHED DURING APPLICATION SUBMISSION. APPLICATION LETTER SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
THE SECRETARY,
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE, PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT
SECRETARIAT, MAKTABA COMPLEX,
27 BIBI TITI MOHAMED
ROAD, P.O.BOX 63100,
11102 DAR ES SALAAM
Secretary Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
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