Data Officers (3 Positions)
ABOUT
KMET
KMET
is an indigenous NGO registered in Kenya and based in Kisumu with presence in
34 Counties since 1995.
KMET
envisions communities with accessible quality, sustainable RH and education
information and services that promote human rights. The mission is to promote
sustainable development among underserved communities through innovative health
and education programs.
KMET
prides itself in making deliberate efforts to come up with health innovations
targeting underserved communities in both the private and public health sectors
within the laid policy frameworks.
The
positions are to start in January 2023 for a One-year renewable contract based
on performance.
Background
KMET anticipates funding to implement an Integrated Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health Services Program that aims at increasing access to Quality Sexual and reproductive health services and information taking a Human Centered Design approach in Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, Homabay and Marsabit Counties.
The
program builds on previous successful initiatives supported by KMET to expand
sexual and reproductive health care services for the Adolescent girls and young
women.
The
program is expected to ensure that adolescents and young women are able to
safely plan their pregnancies and improve their sexual and reproductive health,
particularly the young and marginalized.
Data
Officers (3 Positions)
Purpose
of this position
Reporting
to the Head of MEL, Data Officer will be responsible for the documentation and
compilation of timely program data and reporting of activities at
project-supported sites using ERP platforms.
The
incumbent will be based in respective county.
Main
Duties
· Data
entry into the program databases – ERP and any other data management system.
· Track
submitted data and share the reporting rates with the MEL Officer for follow
up.
· Perform
data quality audit and control procedures.
· Preparing
daily and weekly reports
· Ensure
mobiles phone/technology deployed for programs implementation is accessible and
equipped with current hardware and software.
· Trouble
shoots all technology issues including hardware, software, and network operating
System on the ERP platform and mobile phones.
· Provide
training and orientation to new users, project participants and staff on
various technologies.
· Build
capacity through training and mentorship of providers in the facilities
supported in the county.
· Participate
in stakeholders’ activities to ensure incorporation of the Program activities
into the sub-county and county level workplans.
· Work
closely with County health records officers (CHRIO) to manage data quality and
ensure all the facilities utilize data for decision making.
Desired
Minimum Qualifications
· A
holder of a Diploma in Computer Science (IMIS), Mathematics, Statistics, or a related
fields connected to data management studies.
· Minimum
of two years’ work experience in a public/private government health facility
with different EMR systems and proficient in accessing, copying and cleaning of
EMR.
· Excellent
knowledge and experience in at least one statistical analysis package (SAS,
STATA, and SPSS): experience in managing electronic data collection in clinical
settings added advantage.
· Demonstrated
analysis, communication, interpersonal, report writing and presentation skills.
How to
Apply
If
you meet the above requirements, please send a Copy of your recent CV with a
Cover Letter to the hr@kmet.co.ke.
So
as to reach us by January 5, 2023
Quote
the ‘Position and Desired Location’ in the Email as subject.
For
the Project Officer position, MUST indicate preferred Location.
KMET
is an equal opportunity employer