Information Systems Analyst

Information Systems Analyst

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), through the UDSM DHIS2 Lab, has supported the design and implementation of open-source DHIS2 and other digital health solutions in Tanzania for over 20 years. The department invites talented 2026 CoICT final-year students to apply for a contractual engagement as an Information Systems Analyst under the UDSM DHIS2 Lab.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Analyse information systems to meet clients’ business needs
• Talk to information system users and clients in gathering requirements
• Develop specifications and requirements for developers/programmers to follow
• Support information system users
• Coordinate and conduct user training
• Collect feedback from system users
• Write technical reports on requirements gathering, system development, system analysis and quality assessment, and implementation activities
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of implemented information systems
• Participate in writing research publications
• Develop protocols for system testing and user acceptance tests
• Analyse and create system quality tests
• Conduct system tests and user acceptance tests (UAT)

Academic qualifications

Final-year students at CoICT undertaking a Bachelor of Science degree in:

• Computer Science (BSc CS)
• Computer Engineering and Information Technology (BSc CEIT)
• Business Information Systems (BSc BIT)
• Telecommunication Engineering (BSc ET)
• Electronic Science (BSc ES)
• Electronic Engineering (BSc EE)

Key qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Proven knowledge and skills in information systems development
• Reasonable knowledge of system development technologies and their application

Added advantages

• Knowledge and experience in software version control techniques and tools
• Ability to travel upcountry when needed and flexibility on working hours and schedules