Abt Associates, a major American
business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company,
manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.
Under this contract, Abt will
implement entomological monitoring to guide programs focused on
insecticide-treated mosquito nets and IRS and continue to assist PMI in
reducing the burden of malaria through IRS and capacity building in 24 African
countries where malaria is endemic. Abt also will continue to support PMI in
IRS monitoring and evaluation, as well as environmental compliance.
Task Order 1 will support the U.S.
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and USAID to plan and implement an
integrated vector control approach with the overall goal of reducing the burden
of malaria. Abt has implemented indoor residual spraying (IRS) for PMI since
2011, delivering high-quality IRS programs and gathering the most comprehensive
vector control entomological data in the world.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project is
led by Abt Associates, an international development organization composed of
dedicated professionals who provide technical assistance, research, analysis,
and practical training services in more than 128 countries.
The PMI VectorLink Kenya Project
seeks candidates to assist in implementing in six sub counties (Rongo, Awendo,
Uriri, Suna East, Suna West and Nyatike) in Migori and Eight Sub- counties (Rangwe,
Homa Bay Township, Ndhiwa, Mbita, Rachuonyo North, Kabondo, Kasipul and Suba)
in Homa Bay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:
Position: Data
Entry Clerks Team Lead
Supervisor: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Migori and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya
No. Required: 2 (1 Migori and 1 Homa Bay)
Overall Purpose: To support efficient data entry and data cleaning services to
PMI Vectorlink project. Under the overall supervision of the M&E manager,
he/she will be expected to work closely with the database coordinator and to
collaborate with the county coordinator in executing the roles specified below.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Ensuring data forms from all sites
have been received and verified before entries
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Ensuring the data center tracking
sheet is updated daily and update the teams accordingly
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Ensure timely entry of all data
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Ensuring all forms are filed after
entry
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Monitoring the use of data center
supplies (e.g., box files, clear bags)
·
Support data cleaning and ensuring it
is done on a daily basis
·
Work closely with IT assistant to
ensure troubleshooting and support for the data entry clerk computers
·
Coordinating with County M&E
Assistant to ensure data forms with errors are acted upon in a timely fashion
by the field teams
·
Ensure data is synced on a daily
basis
Required qualifications and
experience:
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Training in IT, computer science or
any other related course at higher diploma level as a minimum
·
1 year experience in data entry of
IRS data will be an added advantage
·
Familiarity with DHIS-2 desirable
·
Additional professional training in
data entry preferred.
·
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft
Office and database software
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Strong computer skills: Microsoft
Office Applications
·
Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills desired
Desirable
·
Willingness to reside within the
County of jurisdiction
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Ability to work with minimal
supervision
·
Willingness to work for 6 days a week
(Monday to Saturday) for approximately 8-12 hours per day
·
Ability to work as a team player even
in an environment of high daily targets.
NB: These positions will be on a short term contract, not more
than 2 months and/or on need basis.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a
cover letter and updated CV to KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the
position being applied for in the e-mail subject line specifying the work
location preferred i.e. county and ward e.g. ‘Store keeper-Migori county –
North Kamagambo’ by COB, November, 3rd 2019.
Equal Opportunity Employer: As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Abt
Associates is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment
where our employees respect one another and share a commitment to our firm’s
values, mission, and strategies. Abt Associates Inc. provides equal employment
to all participants and employees without regard to age, race, color, sex,
creed, citizenship status, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, national origin, disability, marital status, or veteran status.