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Who We Are

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) established in 1961, is Tanzania’s oldest and largest public University. The University’s vision is to become a leading Centre of Intellectual Wealth, spearheading the Quest for Sustainable and Inclusive Development. The College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) under UDSM, was established to develop capacity and advance research, innovation, and application of ICT across all sectors. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), the full-fledged department under the CoICT, has over 50 highly skilled and experienced academic and technical staff members with PhD, Master, and Bachelor’s degree levels qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Health Informatics, Software Development, and Information Systems, and a broad range of high technical qualifications, experience, and competencies of more than 30 years in the ICT industry.

 

UDSM-DHIS2 Lab is located at the College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) Kijitonyama Campus and operates under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DoCSE). The UDSM-DHIS2 Lab is also a member of the Health Information Systems Program (HISP) and DHIS2 Open Source Platform Network, an international network of research institutions and development institutions coordinated by the University of Oslo (UiO) and present in more than 70 countries. The lab was established to support the Government ministries and departments, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders in strengthening and implementing sustainable digital information systems using open-source software platforms in Tanzania. For the past 20 years, the UDSM-DHIS2 Lab has been serving as the technical arm for ministries and implementing partners in designing, developing, customizing, and implementing the DHIS2 / OpenMRS platforms and other open source digital solutions to meet the demands of the ministries of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar), Agriculture, Water, Social Welfare and Education including multi-sectoral initiatives.

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Who We Are

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) established in 1961, is Tanzania’s oldest and largest public University. The University’s vision is to become a leading Centre of Intellectual Wealth, spearheading the Quest for Sustainable and Inclusive Development. The College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) under UDSM, was established to develop capacity and advance research, innovation, and application of ICT across all sectors. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), the full-fledged department under the CoICT, has over 50 highly skilled and experienced academic and technical staff members with PhD, Master, and Bachelor’s degree levels qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Health Informatics, Software Development, and Information Systems, and a broad range of high technical qualifications, experience, and competencies of more than 30 years in the ICT industry.

UDSM-DHIS2 Lab is located at the College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT) Kijitonyama Campus and operates under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DoCSE). The UDSM-DHIS2 Lab is also a member of the Health Information Systems Program (HISP) and DHIS2 Open Source Platform Network, an international network of research institutions and development institutions coordinated by the University of Oslo (UiO) and present in more than 70 countries. The lab was established to support the Government ministries and departments, implementing partners, and other key stakeholders in strengthening and implementing sustainable digital information systems using open-source software platforms in Tanzania. For the past 20 years, the UDSM-DHIS2 Lab has been serving as the technical arm for ministries and implementing partners in designing, developing, customizing, and implementing the DHIS2 / OpenMRS platforms and other open source digital solutions to meet the demands of the ministries of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar), Agriculture, Water, Social Welfare and Education including multi-sectoral initiatives.

What We Do

We provide support in the customization and development of digital solutions and innovations using DHIS2 & OpenMRS platforms and other web & mobile technologies within and beyond the health context. Our main expertise lies in advanced software development, data analytics and visualization, systems integration and interoperability, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Project Management, capacity building & training, action research, digital innovation, and Decentralized user support & system maintenance.

ICT Consultancy, Research & Capacity Building

ICT Consultancy & Capacity Building

Provide technical assistance in systems development, data analytics, use, and capacity building/ training.

Software Development & Innovation

Software Development & Innovation

Further development of HMIS/DHIS2, Patient-centered, and innovation of other digital health Apps including interoperability with other systems.

Data Analytics & Visualisation

Data Analytics & Visualisation

Innovating various sollutions for data analysis and information use.

Server Maintenance & User Support

Server Maintenance & User Support

Decentralized Support & Infrastructure Management.

Student Mentorship & Coaching

Student Mentorship & Coaching

Internship Practical Training and DHIS2 Club

Data Science & Machine Learning

Data Science & Machine Learning

Innovating various sollutions for data analysis and information use.

Impacting The Public Sector through Digital Research and Local Innovations

Our Vision and Mission are linked to the Mission and Vision of the UDSM CoICT & CSE Department to which it belongs as defined in the CoICT Strategic Action Plan. The CoICT vision is to “become a leading center of excellence in training, research, innovation, and consultancy in computer science and engineering, electronics and communication technologies, and e-learning.

Our Vision

To become the leading digital research and innovation laboratory on open-source software development and design for data use based on a multidisciplinary, collaborative, and participatory approach to addressing complex challenges and emerging data, human and societal needs in Africa and globally.

Our Mision

To promote integrated research, education, and innovation in open-source digital technologies and data to creatively develop innovative digital and data solutions that sustainably support developing nations in achieving local, national, and sustainable development goals.