Project Officer
The Senior Project Officer – Care
& treatment is responsible for day to day support of the Health management
teams (HMT) and the Health care providers in the provision of HIV/ AIDS care
and treatment services. The broad program areas to be covered shall include
Paediatric, Adolescent and Adult HIV Care & Treatment as well as TB/HIV
program areas. The work shall entail providing technical assistance to
establish and strengthen implementation of integrated and comprehensive care
and treatment activities in the assigned facilities and sub –county, support
systems strengthening, improve quality of services and monitor progress towards
achievement of quality results in order to attain the objectives of the
Timiza90 Project.
Information & Evaluation Officer
To support establishment, expansion
and implementation of a robust HIV Care & treatment program for the
Timiza90 Project that entails provision of quality integrated HIV prevention,
HIV counselling and testing, care and treatment services within the Ministry of
Health, Private and Faith Based Sector health facilities in Homabay County.
Scope
Responsibilities
Project management: 20%
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Conduct site assessments for new
sites and periodic routine assessments of existing sites for integrated HIV
service delivery
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Develop integrated HIV facility
interventions and work plans and oversee the implementation
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Supervise site renovations
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Establish and Supervise the
lab-networks with networked facilities
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Assist the HMT to develop and
implement quality assurance programs for each supported site
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Facilitate the acquisition of Project
supplies from MOH/KEMSA and other sources.
Technical Support: 20%
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Responsible for visits to Timiza90
Project supported sites in the assigned sub county in Homabay County to provide
technical support in implementation of integrated HIV care and treatment
services
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Conduct supportive supervision on
quality assurance and improvement issues.
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Ensure that adherence and
psychosocial support activities are undertaken at the Timiza90 supported sites
and links with the HTS and Linkage/Adherence/Retention technical team to
facilitate facility-community linkages
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Works closely with the HMT in
identifying training needs, planning and delivering trainings for facility
staff, according to the training plan.
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Attends training session in new
content areas and helps facilitate attendance of facility staff in training
sessions.
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Develops and maintains close working
relationships with the health management teams at the sub county and facility
level.
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Provides feedback to facilities and
participates in supportive supervision and site assessments including SIMS,
CQI, and RDQAs.
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Lead/drive the attainment of the 2 nd
and 3 rd 90’s in the ACT 90/90/90 strategy to ensure attainment of the 90% of
eligible patients are on ART and 90% of those on ART are retained on treatment
and achieve viral suppression.
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Support health facilities in improving
quality of services offered through participation in observed practise,
preceptorship, and clinical review/switch meetings.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting: 10%
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Monitors on a regular basis the
availability of supplies necessary to accomplish project objectives
Working with the SI & E program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision making.
Responsible for tracking and reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.
Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstacles
Assist the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Working with the SI & E program officer, assists the Project in working with clinic staff in data collection and data management and reporting including utilization of such data for planning and decision making.
Responsible for tracking and reporting on all project input, processes, outputs, outcomes and impact at supported sites to ensure that adequate progress is made towards set targets.
Identifies obstacles to achievement of desired results early enough, identifies remedial actions and seeks support to overcome these obstacles
Assist the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor in preparation of monthly and quarterly progress reports.
Linkages, Networking, and Integration:
30%
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Working closely with the other
Project Officers to plan and participate in site assessment, follow up on
identified gaps and implementation of interventions including formation of
Quality Improvement Teams and re-assessment of progress
Working with other Teams within the project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of care and treatment services, formation of and supporting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and integration
Liaise with the HMT and any other technical counterparts among other partners on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and representing the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor when called upon to do so.
Working with other Teams within the project, identify opportunities for integration including decentralization of care and treatment services, formation of and supporting Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs), community-facility linkages and assist in documentation of successes, best practices and challenges associated with such linkage and integration
Liaise with the HMT and any other technical counterparts among other partners on HIV care and treatment issues, participating in forums where such issues are being discussed and representing the Deputy Project Director/Technical Advisor when called upon to do so.
Staff Management: 20%
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Responsible for coordination of the
EGPAF sub-county based team comprising of Project Officers (PMTCT, HTS,
Adherence, and SI&E Officers) and the assigned project driver.
Acts as the primary contact person/focal person for the sub county based team with the HMT.
Chair the sub county based Technical team meetings as per meeting SOPs
Submit minutes for Sub County based meetings and escalate any issues arising to management.
Lead in preparing and presentation of sub county performance during monthly performance review meetings
Any other duties assigned
Acts as the primary contact person/focal person for the sub county based team with the HMT.
Chair the sub county based Technical team meetings as per meeting SOPs
Submit minutes for Sub County based meetings and escalate any issues arising to management.
Lead in preparing and presentation of sub county performance during monthly performance review meetings
Any other duties assigned
Information & Evaluation Officer
Under the overall supervision of the
Director, Strategic Information and Evaluation, SSIEO will support design,
development, and implementation of a comprehensive, efficient and effective
system of monitoring and evaluation (M&E System) that will enable the EGPAF
Mechanism to track progress, evaluate effectiveness, and assess the impact of
EGPAF projects. The incumbent will also act as resource for all EGPAF staff to
enhance program design, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
S/he will work to ensure furtherance
of the Timiza90 Project goals and objectives through continuous quality
improvement, data quality assessments, technical assistance and capacity building
to Timiza90 Project technical staff, SIEO, health care workers, and data
management staff based at the county, sub-county and facility level in support
of strategic information activities. S/he will provide oversight to the Data
management officers and all other SI, M&E and data management components
within the Timiza90 Project and at County, Sub-county and facility level.
Responsibilities
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Support development of the overall
framework for EGPAF’s monitoring and evaluation activities including, but not limited
to, regular project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and
operations monitoring and communication of lessons-learned using data
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Ensure regular, complete, accurate,
timely and quality monitoring reports from health facilities on all required
indicators
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Work closely with project technical
team to manage all data entry related activities and ensure maintenance of up
to date project data bases including DATIM, EKMS, etc. as needed
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Lead and oversee the implementation
of EGPAF’s Strategic Information Minimum Standards in Timiza90 Project.
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Lead the development, standardization
and deployment of a robust M&E Plan and tools that capture quantitative and
qualitative data to be utilized in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of
Timiza90 Project
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Lead and coordinate a systematic and
planned utilization of data generated through the monitoring and evaluation
system for program management and improvement of quality of supported services
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Lead and coordinate development and
implementation of data quality assurance strategy for Timiza90 Project
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Provide managerial and technical
leadership to Timiza90 Project monitoring and evaluation team
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Train local partners (and staff where
appropriate) on the M&E framework, M&E techniques, data management,
data analysis, data use, data reporting, results-oriented programming, basic
surveying, sampling and report writing
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Participate actively in internal or
external meetings concerning M&E and other project activities as delegated
by the DSI&E with various stakeholders, including the MOH, CDC, and other
stakeholders; assume representational responsibilities when asked
Qualifications
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Degree in relevant areas such as
Statistics, Public health, Epidemiology related or other related field from a
recognized institution of higher learning and a certificate in M&E related
courses
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience
related to the above duties and responsibilities
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Experience with a proven track record
in monitoring and evaluation work, conducting assessments and surveys, proposal
development, program design, selecting indicators, implementing monitoring
plans, and data analysis
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Familiar with NASCOP HMIS tools,
DATIM and other PEPFAR reporting requirements
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Experience in providing on site
mentorship to health care workers on HMIS, cohort analysis and other SI related
issues
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Proficiency in computer packages for
generating and analysis reports. Experience in use of visual analytics tools is
an added advantage
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Proficient in statistical analysis
packages (SPSS/STATA/R etc)
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Experience with managing and
coordinating teams
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Ability to build and manage strong
working relationships among diverse stakeholders
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Ability to work effectively in a
busy, high pressure team environment
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Ability to prioritize workload and
demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines
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Commendable knowledge & skill in
monitoring & evaluation activities
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Strong analytical skills
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Strong oral and written
communications skills