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, Suba North, Rachuonyo North, Rachuonyo East, Rachuonyo South and Suba
South) in Homa Bay county Kenya in the following temporary positions:
Position: Data Entry Clerks (DECs)
Supervisor: Database coordinator
Team Lead: Data center Team Lead
Location: Migori and Homa Bay Counties, Kenya
No. Required: 49 (21 Migori and 28 Homa Bay)
Overall Purpose: To execute efficient data entry and data cleaning services to
the PMI VectorLink project. Under the overall supervision of the M&E
manager, he/she will be expected to work closely with the DEC Team Lead and the
database coordinator in executing the specified roles below.
Specific Responsibilities:
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Verifying data and ensuring entries are correct daily.
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Ensure that data from the field captures defined variables.
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Syncing data on a daily basis.
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Ensure daily filing of the data forms after entry into the
database as per protocol
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Update the data center tracking sheet daily.
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Daily cleaning to eliminate discrepancies.
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Adhere to VL Kenya M&E COVID19 guidelines
Required qualifications and experience:
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Vocational training in IT related course
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1 year experience desirable
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Familiarity with DHIS -2 is desirable
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Additional professional training in data entry preferred.
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office and database software
Desirable
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Willingness to reside within the County of jurisdiction
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Willingness to work for 6 days in a week (Monday to Saturday)
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Ability to work as a team player in an environment of high daily
targets.
NB:
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All positions that involves a worker coming in contact or close
contact with wet insecticides on daily basis will require a medical examination
including general body examination and pregnancy tests. Those with certain
medical conditions like chest problems, asthmatic, expectant etc. may be
excluded or considered for other relevant roles they qualify for.
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These positions will be on a short term contract, not more than
2 months and/or on need basis and those who participated in previous campaigns
will have an added advantage. Women are highly encouraged to apply for all
roles.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to 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, October 30th, 2020.
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.