Pathfinder
International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to
supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi Coast project.
Basic Function:
The Data Manager will be part of the M&E team at APHIAplus and will work
under the supervision of the M&E Specialist.We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi Coast project.
Basic Function:
He/she will manage and maintain a comprehensive information resource for programs, ensure consistency and integrity of data; oversee collection and reporting of complex, related information. Interpret data, including statistical values, and provide advice and consultation regarding implications.
He/she will participate in other activities related to HMIS, research, targeted evaluation, surveillance surveys and monitoring and evaluation as well as provide assistance and training to system users.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
ongoing support and guidance to project and implementing partner staff on
indicator definitions, routine data collection, collation and reporting
according to GOK and USAID requirements
- Implement
USG Results Management guidelines at both project and implementing partner
level in all data management activities
- Provide
technical guidance in designing, development and use of data capture tools
to meet project requirements
- Develop
and design a functional system for collecting, organizing, interpreting,
and classifying information for input into electronic databases.
- Ensure
use of standard national and project specific tools to collect, analyze
and synthesize monitoring data.
- Develop/enhance
information systems to capture, transmit, store, retrieve, manipulate and
display information with accompanying Standard Operating Procedures.
- Develop
a functional MIS system including applications for data quality checks,
report generation, trend analysis, retrieval of data and other functions.
- Offer
technical support in management of project data base to meet data
requirements for APHIAplus and other stake holders.
- Make
recommendations for information systems improvement; assist in testing and
implementation of modifications and improvements.
- Assist
in the compilation of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to USAID
and ad hoc program data and also reports;
- Conduct
routine data quality assessments on program data and provide ongoing
support to implementing partners to do the same
- Build
the capacity of project and partner staff on data management and
Monitoring & Evaluation.
- Directly
supervise assigned staff including data clerks.
- Keep
abreast of latest trends in data management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience
in setting up and managing data bases
- Experience
in capacity building of partners in data management
- Experience
in data analysis and presenting statistical reports
- Keen to
maintain data security and data quality systems
- Working
knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK data requirements
- Good
planning and organizational skills
- Tact
and diplomacy in dealing with implementing partners
- Demonstrated
experience with Health Management Information Systems.
- Demonstrated
ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings.
Minimum Requirements
- MS/MS
with 3-5 years relevant experience or BA/BS/Degree in biostatistics or a
related field with 5-7 years progressive work experience
- Computer
proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including
advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel,
Epi Info, Stata, and Ms Access.
Closing date for applications is 17th February, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer