Strategic Information Advisor Job in Nairobi Kenya


The University of Maryland implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health to control the spread of HIV and rapidly scale up HIV services, institute continuous quality improvement methods as well as the M&E infrastructure necessary to support these services, is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the following position


Position: Strategic Information Advisor
 
Location: Nairobi
 
Position Summary
 
The SI Advisor will be responsible for guiding the M&E strategy, implementation of related activities and provision of timely and relevant information to project stakeholders
 
Primary Responsibilities
  • Coordinate the SI department across programs and advise on policy design and analysis;
  • Develop program M&E plans and identify business ventures and expansion plans within SI;
  • Develop and maintain project log-frame matrix, particularly in the areas of objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms;
  • Develop and maintain the overall framework for project M&E, such as annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops;
  • Guide the process for identifying key performance parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets;
  • Maintain M&E relationships with MoH and other stakeholders;
  • Lead the baseline research and periodic monitoring of the project based on indicators and objectives outlined in the grant proposals;
  • Coordinate quarterly reporting and provide feedback on information received;
  • Advise on the establishment of a multifaceted M & E system in consultation with all key stakeholders;
  • Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of analytical reports; and
  • Maintain a database to ensure all project outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform program staff.
Academic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Biostatistics/Health statistics
  • MPH. or MSc. degree will be an added advantage
Experience:
  • 6 years’ relevant experience, 4 years’ experience at supervisory level
Skills
  • Excellent data base management skills ( SQL, Access, Excel)
  • Exceptional analytical skills (either of Stata or SPSS)
  • Advanced computer skills and experience working with HMIS
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Report writing skills
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

No phone calls please. 

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. 

All applications should be submitted on or before 31st May, 2013 to: 

The HR Manager, 
Maryland Global Initiatives, 
P.O.Box 495-00606, 
Nairobi.
 
Documents to be included: a cover letter with the applicants current contact information, CV showing the names and contacts of three professional referees, testimonials and two recommendation letters. 

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation does not demand for recruitment fees.