The
National Empowerment Network of People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK)
is a national network that unites people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those
affected by TB and AIDS through community based organizations and
non-governmental organizations including PLHIV networks.
NEPHAK
works in partnership with line government structures and like-minded civil
society organizations to improve community health in Kenya.
A
qualified and experienced professional is being looked for to join NEPHAK team
in the following position:
Data
Analyst
1 Post
The
position is responsible for coordinating collection of quality M&E data;
provision of data management support and technical assistance to field staff
and DICE staff in MERL activities; and to play a key role in data collection,
storage, analysis and use.
Key
Responsibilities
- T.1
Coordinate and ensure complete, accurate, consistent and timely data
collection.
- T.2
Carry out data entry and cleaning.
- T.3
Ensure data and information collected is processed appropriately; sorting,
analysis, interpretation, storage and archiving, and documentation of
results.
- T.4
Assist staff in data analysis and manipulation to achieve desired formats
and results as requested.
- T.5
Produce periodic and ad hoc reports through; writing views to retrieve
data for analysis as well as convert data to formats required by program
and technical teams.
- T.6
Work with Peer Educators to ensure timely and accurate reporting of health
data.
- T.7
Support the MERL unit to:
1.
Analyze relationships among current indicators and emerging
programmatic “success” factors; analyze and report on findings.
2.
Document and disseminate program case studies.
- T.8
Prepare periodic reports for the program’s Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs).
- T.9
Undertake data quality checks against data collection forms and conduct
data cleaning of entered data.
- T.10
Maintain data storage systems and data backups on regular basis and
catalogue them accordingly.
- T.11
Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the management from
time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (The knowledge, skills
and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling,
self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level
of Education
- KCSE
Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications
- Diploma
in Applied Statistics is essential.
- Diploma
in, Information technology, Statistics, Economics, Public Health or a
relevant field.
- Training
on / professional experience with the management of complex data sets.
Competencies / Abilities / Skills
- Strong
interpersonal skills with ability to work and relate well with people from
diverse backgrounds.
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Ability
to work independently and under pressure.
- Ability
to write in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability
to build trust among partners and colleagues.
- Strong
organizational and management skills.
- Strong
data management skills and proficiency in use of statistical packages.
- Strong
research experience.
- Use
and understanding of computerized information systems including databases.
- Familiarity
with GFATM indicators and data reporting systems.
Job Experience:
- At
least two (2) years in a similar position.
NEPHAK Working Conditions
The
positions involve frequent travel by the jobholder to visit member
organizations and project sites and the travel may at times involve exposure to
adverse weather conditions and difficult circumstances.
There
may be periods that require the jobholder to work odd hours when necessary to
meet deadlines or respond to specific situations.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter and CV to
NEPHAK
National Secretariat,
3rd
Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood Avenue,
off
Lenana/Argwings Kodhek Roads.
P. O.
Box 75654 00200
Nairobi
and/or
email: careers@nephak.or.ke
(indicate
clearly the position applied for in Subject line of the email)
by
Friday 26th August 2016.
NEPHAK
is an equal opportunity employer.
Only
shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
