Community
Health Information Systems Advisor
Health, Education, and Social Programs
International Health and Development Division
Nairobi, Kenya
About ICF International
The
firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative
analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life
cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.
Since
1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and
multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients
worldwide.
ICF’s
site is www.icfi.com.The position is based in
Nairobi, Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya.
Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Community Health Information Systems Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will support strengthening of community health information in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) entities and along with stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
- Work
with GOK and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas in
strengthening community health information system (CHIS)
- Support
GOK/MOH in implementing key activities to strengthen community health
information by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts
and participating in the implementation of key activities
- Coordinate
the linking and integration of the CHIS with the District Health
Information System (DHIS) and the National Health Information System
(NHIS) in order to promote improved use of health data
- Work
with key stakeholders to build consensus various issues around CHIS
particularly on data to be collected and/or managed by the various
stakeholders
- Support
the GOK in developing an enabling policy framework that that will support
enhancement and expansion of the CHIS from its current limited state to a
more comprehensive and truly representative system
- Supervise
team members, create work plans, document achievements and submit
quarterly reports.
Basic Qualifications:
- A
Master’s Degree in public health, public policy, health information or
community health
- Background
in implementing, managing and assessing community –based health and social
service activities
- Experience
working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems
including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality
control, utilization and capacity building
- Experience
working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local
partners
- A
sound technical background in M&E, health information, leadership and
management as well as negotiation skills
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning
talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and
empowered workforce.
To express interest, please submit a current CV and cover letter at www.icfi.com/careers to position 1200001150
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talents development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF international is an equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/D/