Data Entry Clerks Team Leads Jobs in Kenya

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Vector Control Task Order 1.

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.
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.
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:
·         Ensuring data forms from all sites have been received and verified before entries
·         Ensuring the data center tracking sheet is updated daily and update the teams accordingly
·         Ensure timely entry of all data
·         Ensuring all forms are filed after entry
·         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:
·         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
·         Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office Applications
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills desired
Desirable
·         Willingness to reside within the County of jurisdiction
·         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.