PATH – HSDSA Project
Job Vacancy: Data
Analyst
Tracking Code: 8463
Tracking Code: 8463
Job Location: Kisumu,
Kenya
Position Type: Full-Time /
Regular
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children.
PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children.
We accelerate innovation across five
platforms - vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service
innovations - that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public
health expertise, and passion for health equity.
By mobilizing partners around the world, we
take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and
Asia to tackle their greatest health needs.
Together, we deliver measurable results
that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties.
HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties.
The purpose of this project is to provide
key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the
overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and
treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” targets.
PATH is seeking to recruit a Data Analyst who will support the HSDSA project.
PATH is seeking to recruit a Data Analyst who will support the HSDSA project.
The role will
·
oversee
creation and implementation of project level data analysis plans including
writing or editing SOPs and guidelines for data analysis and dissemination of
results at process, output and outcome levels;
·
ensure
data quality using relevant tools and provide technical guidance at all levels
including project, facility and community levels;
·
lead
data collection, entry and analysis of initiatives such as surveys, evaluations
and other studies;
·
actively
participate in project data analytics and documentation activities;
·
perform
monthly and quarterly data analyses and develop data visualization
dashboards;
·
contribute
to development of in-depth analysis of project data for publications, advocacy,
proposal writing and presentation to various audiences as need arises; and
·
participate
in data review meetings at various levels, including project level.
The Data Analyst will be based in the
Kisumu office.
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Specific duties and responsibilities:
Monitoring and Evaluation:
·
Support
development and implementation of project M&E plans, ensuring that the data
collection, collation and analysis are clearly spelt out and understood by all
stakeholders.
·
Where
not provided, assist with setting up realistic and scientifically informed
targets.
·
Lead
the data collection, entry and analysis of initiatives such as surveys,
evaluations and other studies conducted by projects.
·
Ensure
data quality using existing tools and provide technical guidance at all levels
including project, facility and community.
Data systems and requirements:
·
Develop
a Kenya Country Data Management System that draws selected data from project
databases; complete with SOPs and guidelines; collate and merge data from
different data sources.
·
Set
up a repository of all data generated from projects in a format that is easily
accessible.
·
In
collaboration with M&E teams, support development of project specific data
management systems.
·
Review
current data processing procedures to identify areas for improvement.
·
Where
necessary, audit data needs for different projects to come up with requirements
per project area.
·
Provide
TA to build the capacity of project staff in database design and data
management system.
Data analysis, dissemination/use:
·
Work
with project teams to create data analysis plans including writing or editing
SOPs and guidelines for data analysis.
·
Actively
participate in HSDSA project data analytics and documentation activities.
·
Perform
monthly and quarterly data analyses and develop data visualization dashboards
to enable teams and stakeholders to explore, understand and use project data.
·
Assist
all relevant stakeholders to make use of data to aid informed decision-making
by availing datasets and analyses.
·
Contribute
to development of in-depth analysis of Kenya Country Program project data for
publications, advocacy, proposal writing and presentation to various audiences
as need arises.
·
Participate
in data review meetings at various levels, including project level.
·
Provide
TA to build the capacity of project staff in data analysis, interpretation,
use, reporting, and dissemination.
Other:
·
Perform
other related duties as assigned by the performance leader.
Required Experience
·
A
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Bio-statistics, Social/Behavioral Sciences,
Information Systems or other related field, Master’s degree in any related
field is an added advantage. 5-8 years’ work experience with international
development programs in HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health, Child Survival,
Nutrition, and Family Planning.
·
Five
(5) years or more experience in: Monitoring and Evaluation of Project / Program
level activities, data management and analysis.
·
Proficiency
in a range of qualitative and quantitative analytic methods.
·
Experience
in monitoring and evaluation, research and data management of public health
programs.
·
Demonstrated
experience providing technical assistance on the use of data for planning and
decision making.
·
Effective
and efficient time management skills.
·
Excellent
understanding of database design (Access, SQL)
·
Experience
with data visualization software preferred (e.g. Tableau)
·
Advanced
level experience with statistical software (e.g. SPSS, Stata, EpiInfo).
·
Experience
with Qualitative Data Analysis software (e.g. NVIVO, Atlas.ti) desired.
·
Strong
critical analysis skills and excellent written and oral communication skills in
English.
·
Proficiency
with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, MS
SharePoint, Access).
·
Experience
with DHIS2, EMR, and the National HMIS system including knowledge of MOH data
collection tools is strongly preferred.
·
Knowledge
of and interpretation of key indicators in HIV/AIDS, reproduction health,
family planning, child health and nutrition is essential.
Must have legal authorization to work in
Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
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