International
Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya in collaboration with ICRH Ghent and The
World Health Organization (WHO) Department of Reproductive Health Research is
implementing studies addressing community participation in health system for
purposes of addressing family planning and contraception.
We are seeking a dedicated, talented, Social Scientist who is also a qualitative researcher.
This
will include: managing
fieldwork data collection, (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions,
direct observation) analysis and dissemination of results through internal and
external reports, journal publications and professional conference
presentations.
He/she
will also support the preparation of grant proposals and coordination of other
project activities as needed.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education:
- Master’s
degree in medical anthropology, medical sociology, public health or a
related field emphasizing qualitative research methods training.
Experience
and Skills or required:
- 5+
years with professional qualitative research experience.
- 3+
years conducting in-depth interviewing, focus group discussions, and
participant observation.
- Knowledge
and understanding of public health issues, in particular family planning
and human subject protocols.
- Experience
working with stakeholders to design, author, and manage qualitative
studies.
- Strong
organizational, planning, and problem solving skills.
- Strong
interpersonal skills and a team player.
Software:
- Proficiency
with the following office, analysis, and citation softwares: Microsoft
Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook); NVivo, Atlas.ti;
EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley.
Communication: Excellent written, verbal and visual communication skills required.
How to
Apply
Applicants
must upload their application letter, an up-to-date CV with names and addresses
of three referees and telephone contacts and the bio data form (download HERE) on the ICRHK
job application portal HERE by 8th
June 2016, 5pm.
M & E
Officer
Job
Summary: Support
the M&E manager/ Deputy M&E Manager in all data collection, analysis
and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency from start
to finish for all programs and projects, both new and established throughout
the organization.
Key
Responsibilities:
Project
/ Program Management Support
- Support
all M&E initiatives for assigned projects including designing of data
collection instruments;
- designing
and maintaining program databases;
- monitoring
data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to
staff capacity building initiatives as necessary.
Systems
Development and Management
- Assist
the M&E manager/ Deputy M&E Manager to design/develop/review/test
new computer databases using a structured approach
- Support
M&E manager in defining and implementing key project performance
indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the
projects.
- Support
M&E manager/Deputy M&E Manager in creating a framework and
procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
- Assist
M&E Manager in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand
amongst program staff
- Assist
program staff and M&E manager/ Deputy M&E Manager in clarifying
project information needs
- Support
project/ program staff on ways to properly document, organize and capture
program progress.
- Draft
tools and their revisions as well as data collection procedures under the
supervision of the M&E manager (e.g. logical framework, project
performance tracking, indicators, data flow charts, M&E manuals)
- Support
the M&E Manger/ Deputy M&E Manager in reviewing the performance of
existing management information systems to help identify potential
modifications or resources
Data
Management and Analysis
- Keep
abreast developments in program/project changes and progress in order to
advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances
and results.
- Suggest
ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within program
field teams
- Identify
strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management
systems and propose solutions along with the M&E manager
- Perform
regular field visits along field visits to ensure the quality of data
collected by programs and to verify the accuracy of reported data.
- Analyze
changes and patterns in KPI indicator data and performance reports in
order to support Program staff and/or the M&E Manager/ Deputy M&E
Manager
- Support
the M&E Manager to ensure that donor, partner, and project management
data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assist
the M&E Manager organize, sort, link and group data for statistical
programming and data analysis to facilitate technical report writing
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned
Essential
Requirements
- Bachelors
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management
- Proven
expertise in design/development of computer databases using MS-ACCESS,
EPI-Data, EPI-INFO
- Competency
with statistical analysis using SPSS or STATA
- Minimum
2 years data management experience related to clinical trials,
epidemiological studies
- Understanding
of public health/medical or social sciences field an asset
- At
least 1 year of mid-level management experience an asset
- Good
interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability
to lead and enhance capacity of data management team
- Willingness
to learn and adapt to new (IT) environments
How to
Apply
Applicants
must upload their application letter, an up-to-date CV with names and addresses
of three referees and telephone contacts and the bio data form (download HERE) on the ICRHK job application portal HERE by 8th June 2016, 5pm.
ICRHK is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community.
