Abt
Associates, a major American business and government research, technical
assistance, and consulting company, seeks qualified candidates for a
USAID-funded project, AfyaInfo.
AfyaInfo
is 5 year project designed to assist the Ministry of Health (MOH) to integrate
the multiple Kenyan health information systems (HIS) into an integrated data
warehouse which will serve as the sole source of health information in Kenya.
To be
considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an
application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific
qualifications for the desired position to:KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com
In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.
If
you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate
applications for each position.
Applications
that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum
qualification requirements, will not be considered. Female applicants are
encouraged to apply.
HIS Development Lead
The
HIS Development Team Lead will lead activities which support the MOH to develop
a flexible HIS technology platform for Kenya.
Essential
Job Responsibilities:
- Interface
frequently with the MOH to solicit system requirements and build support
and buy-in for systems.
- Manage
HIS subcontracts, budget and technical team.
- Support
the MOH to develop SOPs for: HIS system governance, MOH data center
management, updating and patching existing systems, and/or development of
new systems (based on best practice).
Assist in the development of data standards and protocols necessary for the integration of disparate
systems. - Assist
the team to ensure data accuracy and security and legal, and regulatory
compliance with
national standards. - Evaluate
technical components of project contracts for HIS development.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Masters Degree
in IT field, with additional IT certifications;
- 10+
years of professional experience in information systems policy design and
implementation, preferably in health;
- knowledge
of one or more software development methodologies;
- experience
in management of individual software developers,
developer teams, or development companies; - and
experience with USAID programs desired.
Technical Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP/Tech)
The DCOP/Tech provides leadership and strategic management oversight for implementation of the project’s technical work (health information systems, organizational development/change management, capacity building, data quality assurance, and monitoring and evaluation) under the direction of the project’s Chief of Party (COP).
Essential
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist
the COP in setting and pursuing a results-oriented program strategy, in
consultation with USAID, other partners and stakeholders.
- Assist
in identifying and accessing technical resources within and for the
project.
- Participate
in international technical networks, meetings, and technical working
groups as appropriate to represent the project and ensure collaboration of
relevant technical work.
- Manage
the production of client- and corporate project-management deliverables
and ensure the quality of technical reports.
- Monitor
project performance and timelines.
- Supervise
senior technical staff.
- Facilitate
collaboration across the project.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- PhD
or Master’s level education in Public Health, Health Informatics or
another relevant field of study;
- 10+
years of experience in development program management.
- Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with USAID,
ministry officials, and other development partners.
- Experience
developing, communicating and implementing a project vision and aligning
key stakeholders around the vision.
- Previous
experience as a DCOP in a large USAID funded project preferred.
Procurement Specialist Consultant
The Procurement Specialist Consultant will work with the Finance and Administrative Manager (F&A),
DCOP Operation and Technical staff to provide IT equipment procurement and logistic support.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Work
with F&A to prepare requests for quotations and assist in developing
detailed
specifications IT equipment procurement. - Assist
in analyzing the bids and evaluating the financial and
technical quotations; communicating with vendors during the bid and evaluation process; and processing
purchase requisitions. - Track
expected delivery date and effective receipt date of items ordered, make
arrangement for delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration or another relevant
field of study; - 10
years of experience in high level management positions with responsibility
for managing high
value procurements. - Excellent
understanding of the ICB procurement process, Kenya’s Public procurement
and Disposal Act 2005, and USAID procurement rules and regulations.
Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates at: