Centre
for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit
organisation that utilises local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure
the implementation of evidence informed solutions and interventions to existing
and emerging public health concerns.
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Data Officer
CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Data Officer
Ref: 016/41/2016
3
Positions
Overall
Job Function: Reporting
to the Data Manager, the Data Officer will be responsible for the
documentation and timely reporting of CHS activities at CHS-supported health
facilities in the Shinda
Project.
Key
Responsibilities
- Coordinate
sub County level M&E/Data activities for HIV care and treatment,
testing and counselling, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
(PMTCT), Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), and community
engagement
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of M&E data tools for MoH and
CHS program areas
- Review
and verify accuracy of MoH and program data for NASCOP, PERFAR and other
stakeholders
- Work
closely with County Health Management Team (CHMT) to compile monthly and
quarterly reports as required
- Support
in the implementation and maintenance of facility level patient databases
- Build
capacity through training and mentorship programs for all providers in the
facilities under the sub county supported
- Participate
in stakeholders activities to ensure incorporation of M&E/data
activities into programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment within the
sub county and county level
- Work
closely with sub county health records officers (SCHRIO) to manage sub
county data quality and ensure all the facilities utilise data for
decision making
- Attend
designated M&E/data meetings at the national, county and sub county
level
Person
Specifications
- A
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, computer/IT studies,
epidemiology or mathematics
- At
least two years relevant experience in similar/related position in a
PEPFAR funded program.
- Experience
in working with MoH systems and HIV-related reports
- Strong
Data management and analysis skills
- Strong
SQL Data management skills
- Proficiency
in computer packages for generating and analysis reports. Experience in
use of visual analytics tools is an added advantage
- Expert
skill level in the use of health aggregate databases (MoH DHIS2 &
DATIM)
- Proficient
in statistical analysis packages (SPSS/STATA/R etc)
How to
Apply
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies2016@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line, on or before5:00PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016.
CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
