Impact
Research and Development Organization (IRDO) is a registered Kenyan NGO with a
main office in Kisumu and regional offices in 10 counties of Kenya.
IRDO’s
principal mandate is to design, implement and evaluate HIV / AIDS research and
intervention programs that improve the health status of individuals and local communities.
IRDO
is currently funded by Kenya Red Cross Society through Global Fund Round 10
HIV/AIDS Project to implement HIV prevention, care and treatment services that
include the following modules: modules: prevention programs for the general
population, prevention programs for sex workers, treatment care and support,
EMTCT and program management in Homabay County.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Overall
Job Summary: The
M&E Officer is responsible for guiding the overall project M&E strategy
and implementation of related activities within the project and undertakes
timely preparation and submission of reports to the donor, MoH and other
project stakeholders.
Reports
to: The
Project Coordinator
Location: Based in Suba Sub-county, Homa-bay County with frequent field
visits to implementation sites within the sub-county.
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Perform
data entry and management including data cleaning, and archiving to
support the implementation of HIV prevention program activities.
- Review,
analyze, and validate activities data to ensure consistency, integrity and
accuracy based on project specific guidelines.
- Maintain
documentation based on Global Fund/Kenya Red Cross guidelines to assist in
standardizing data management procedures.
- Preparation
and submission of accurate and timely reports to the donor, MoH and other
project stakeholders
- Verification
of reports and data provided by CHVs, Field Officers and health facilities
- Participate
in project monitoring visits/forums with the SCHMT, other project staff,
health care workers and CHVs
- Ensure
relevant MoH/donor data collection and reporting tools are in place and
are being used correctly by staff, CHVs, health care workers to collect
required and accurate data for project monitoring and
performance
Minimum
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelors
degree in public health, epidemiology, surveillance, M&E, Statistics
or any other numerate subject in a health-related field.
- Minimum
3-4 years of experience working as an M&E Officer in public health
related programs, preferably in a Global Fund funded program including
experience with Global Fund M&E system and reporting requirements.
- Must
have a solid understanding of health programs especially HIV
- Practical
knowledge of database systems will be an added advantage; however,
proficiency in MS-Office applications is a must.
- Must
be honest; and well organized.
- Other
competencies: Ability to multi-task; good writing and presentation skills;
communication skills and teamwork; able to travel long distances; can work
long hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary (and at
night during moonlight outreaches.)
Position: Field Officer
Job
Summary: To
provide oversight for and coordinate the following implementation modules:
prevention programs for the general population, prevention programs for sex
workers, treatment care and support, EMTCT and program management.
Reports to: The Project Coordinator
Location: Based in Suba Sub-county, Homa-bay County with frequent field visits to implementation sites within the sub-county.
Key
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Reporting
to the Project Coordinator about implementation of the modules: prevention
programs for the general population, prevention programs for sex workers,
treatment care and support, EMTCT and program management.
- Develop,
update and oversee the implementation of Community Health Volunteers Work
Plans/Action Plans.
- Ensure
that program activities including community outreaches, review meetings,
home visits and trainings are carried out according to the Global
Fund/Kenya Red Cross guidelines and with due diligence.
- Ensure
that correct information is relayed to beneficiaries, Sub-county Health
Management Team (SCHMT) and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Serve
as a liaison person between IRDO, beneficiaries, SCHMT and the general
community in dispensing information and activity reports.
- Prepare
and submit progress reports at required intervals; represent IRDO at
meetings and relevant forums
- Regularly
report to the Project Coordinator as and when required.
Minimum
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Possess
a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Community Development or related
field from a recognized institution
- Must
have at least 3 years experience coordinating Community based HIV
intervention programs, preferably in a similar project/related project;
must have experience with staff supervision. Knowledge and experience of
implementing Community Health Strategy is added advantage
- Must
be honest; and well organized.
- Must
be pleasant, have good communication skills and willing to work under
pressure.
Other
competencies: Ability
to multi-task; excellent writing and presentation skills; excellent
communication skills and teamwork; able to travel long distances; can work long
hours, including weekends and public holidays when necessary; proficient in
Microsoft Office packages.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than 15th June 2016.
The Human Resources Manager
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141,
Kisumu.
Website: www.impact-rdo.org