UNICEF Tanzania: National Consultant Opportunity (August 2025)

UNICEF Tanzania: National Consultant Opportunity (August 2025)

Position: National Consultant – Peer Exchange Collaborative Tools Development

Location: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Deadline: August 2025
Contract Type: Consultancy
Sector: Digital Health & System Design

About UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories, defending children’s rights and improving their well-being from early childhood through adolescence. The organization is driven by a strong sense of purpose, commitment, and passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of children everywhere.

Project Background

In Zanzibar, UNICEF is partnering with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to support multiple digital health initiatives including:

• Zanzibar Electronic Medical Record (Zan EMR)

• DHIS2 platform improvements

• Digital Afya Supportive Supervision tools

• Client feedback systems

• Interactive dashboards and coordination platforms

As part of these efforts, UNICEF is hiring a National Consultant to design, develop, and roll out a Peer-to-Peer collaboration platform, known as Care Connect System, to connect healthcare professionals across the region.

Key Objectives of the Consultancy

• Conduct needs assessment and gather technical requirements

• Design and develop a secure, user-friendly, and interoperable digital platform

• Integrate with existing health systems (DHIS2, Zan EMR, mHealth)

• Ensure alignment with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

• Provide system documentation, pilot testing, and handover to the government

• Offer training, capacity building, and 3-month post-deployment support

Scope of Work

1. Needs Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interview key stakeholders: MoH, healthcare staff, IT teams

• Analyze existing workflows and systems

• Create a detailed System Requirements Specification (SRS)

• Validate SRS with UNICEF and MoH

2. System Design and Development

• Build core features:

  • Real-time messaging

  • File sharing

  • Peer consultations & referrals

  • Health system integration

• Ensure data privacy, security, and regulatory compliance

• Conduct coding, testing, and deployment

• Document architecture, schematics, and protocols

3. Testing & Piloting

• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Pilot platform in selected facilities

• Collect and incorporate feedback

4. Capacity Building

• Develop training materials and manuals

• Train MoH staff, administrators, and healthcare providers

5. Support & Handover

• Provide 3-month technical support post-deployment

• Monitor system performance

• Finalize system handover to the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or Health Informatics

• 8+ years experience in software development, especially in digital health

• Proven experience with:

  • PostgreSQL, Java, Python, Angular

  • Linux, MacOS, Windows platforms

  • Open-source tools and mobile app development

  • Integration with MNOs and SMS gateways

  • DHIS2, RapidPro, HL7, FHIR standards

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Healthcare system workflows

  • Interoperability standards

  • Digital security & documentation

• Experience working with:

  • MoH Zanzibar or similar government entities

  • Subnational health teams and donor-funded programs

• Fluency in English (mandatory) and Swahili (preferred)

UNICEF Core Values

Successful candidates must embody UNICEF’s CRITAS values:

1. Care

2. Respect

3. Integrity

4. Trust

5. Accountability

6. Sustainability

You must also demonstrate the following competencies:

• Building partnerships

• Strategic thinking

• Innovation

• Working collaboratively

• Managing complexity

Important Notices

• UNICEF does not charge any fees during recruitment

• Applicants must not be married to minors (under 18)

• All offers are subject to medical clearance and vaccination requirements

• Government employees must resign before accepting a position at UNICEF

• Diversity is strongly encouraged, including people with disabilities

How to Apply

To learn more or to apply, visit: UNICEF Careers Page
Download the full Terms of Reference (TOR): TOR Peer Exchange (2).docx

Final Thoughts

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to life-saving digital health transformation in Zanzibar through UNICEF’s mission. If you are a passionate IT professional with a vision for improving public health systems through technology — this role is for you.

Apply now and be part of the digital revolution in healthcare.