Data Platform Support Specialist
The International Rescue Committee
helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster
to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health
care, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries,
with special programs designed for women and children. Every year, the IRC
resettles thousands of refugees in 22 U.S. cities.
Specific tasks include project data migration, project configuration, technical assistance and issues escalation, front line help desk application support, and participation in setting standards for processes, data quality, security, and systems configurations.
Responsibilities
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Provide technical support and
backstopping to field and HQ staff using the IRC data platform
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Communicate with country focal points
as to overall systems changes, needs, and questions, and advocate for systems
improvements
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Provide escalated support to country
programs and HQ, and manage further escalation of support questions to the
vendor, IT or programs staff
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Ensure the data platform and systems
adhere to IRC systems standards and processes
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On a project-by-project basis,
migrate data from existing sources (e.g., spreadsheets) into the data platform
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Work with country teams to configure
new projects in the data platform, including clarifying indicator definitions,
then creating datasets, data elements, indicators, and other relevant DHIS2
objects
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Participate in the design,
implementation, and operation of data quality processes as they apply to the
data platform
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Analyze data platform and/or other
enterprise systems issues and gaps and identify solutions
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Participate in the maintenance of
systems and user documentation
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
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At least two years of experience
implementing and / or supporting DHIS2 including project and core system
configuration
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Experience with M&E
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Ability to communicate effectively in
both verbal (i.e. day-to-day discussions, team meetings) and written
(requirements and design specifications) form, as well as an overall ability to
be clear and concise in all communications
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Good listening skills
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Strong analytic curiosity and
innovative problem solving skills using a systems thinking approach
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Proven ability to work both
independently and in a dynamic, cross-functional team structure
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Proven ability to establish and
maintain working relationships across all departments and levels of the
organization
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Direct international experience
implementing programs or M&E in an NGO context
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Experience with the DHIS2 tracker
module
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Experience with SQL and / or data
modeling
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Experience providing support for
enterprise-level platforms with substantial numbers of users across global time
zones and varying IT infrastructure
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Familiarity with mobile data
collection and/or case management tools such as Ona, CommCare, Kobocat, Magpi,
mFieldWork, OpenEMIS
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Experience with enterprise data
architectures, integration and master data management
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Experience with the delivery of
systems functionality in low/intermittent bandwidth scenarios for managing data
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Experience with GIS such as ESRI
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Having French or Arabic language
would a plus
How to Apply
Qualified candidates to apply here
Nurse
Working under the guidance and
supervision of the Nutrition Supervisor, the emergency nurse will be directly
responsible for;
Responsibilities
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Carry out triage of patients
including screening for acute malnutrition during the mobile outreaches in the
sub-counties.
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Conduct consultation services to
children and adults during the target mobile outreaches in the sub county in
Turkana.
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Implement and evaluate individual
treatment plans for patients with health conditions including children with
severe acute malnutrition.
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Ensure essential services including
deworming, Vitamin A supplementation and routine immunization services are
provided to children under-fives during the outreaches.
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Initiate and facilitate patient
referrals to the nearby health facilities including the County referral
hospital for patients who require further management/inpatient care.
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Conduct Antenatal and post natal
reviews for expectant mothers and lactating women during the integrated health
and nutrition outreaches.
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Work closely with nutritionists and
the health facility staff including CHEWs and CHVs in the targeted areas of
response.
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Ensure that all required
observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and
documented in the patient’s cards.
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Conduct regular training session for
CHEWs and CHVs on basic care/management of various health conditions and follow
up of patients.
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Give health education to patients and
clients during the outreaches.
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Compile and submit monthly reports on
patients treated and referrals
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Monitor and supervise proper usage of
essential drugs/medical supplies
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Carry out any other additional duties
as may be assigned by the supervisorAbility to provide integrated health
services and work effectively with the entire outreach team.
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Ensure timely and quality health care
services to target population during the mobile outreaches.
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Facilitate timely referrals for very
sick patients and children with malnutrition and medical complications.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Nursing from KMTC or
recognized nurse training institution
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Be registered and have a valid
license from the Nursing Council of Kenya
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At least 2 years working experience
in a busy hospital setup.
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Experience in management of children
with severe acute malnutrition and medical complications desirable.
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Team player and cultural sensitivity
is required.
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Ability to work in hardship areas
(Previous emergency experience in a remote setting will be an added advantage).
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Fluency in Turkana will be an added
advantage.
Kenyan nationals are encouraged to
apply. International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and
employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
Interested candidates to apply here