Jhpiego is a nonprofit NGO that prevents
the needless deaths of women and families in limited resources settings.
To accomplish this, Jhpiego implements
innovative evidence-based solutions for intractable problems in health to
overcome barriers to high-quality care services for the world’s most vulnerable
populations.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced individual
who has excellent organizational and technical skills, is a team player,
dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a
high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
Data Manager
Job ID: 2017-3012
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the MEL Specialist, the Data Manager will provide leadership in routine data management operations including supporting timely data collection and entry, data quality at all data points, processing, cleaning, analysis and managing the project databases.
Job ID: 2017-3012
Category: International Positions
Reporting to the MEL Specialist, the Data Manager will provide leadership in routine data management operations including supporting timely data collection and entry, data quality at all data points, processing, cleaning, analysis and managing the project databases.
This includes providing support to research
data collection and analysis efforts by the project including special
initiatives, outlined surveys, studies and evaluations, participate in
preparing for and playing a key role in data review meetings; reporting in
USG’s Population Health and Environment System (PHES) and Trainet, writing
donor reports and participating in dissemination forums.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
·
Ensure
timely collection, processing, entry, processing, review and collation of
project data for relevant indicators – from DHIS2 and other sources (health
facilities and the community)
·
Perform
data cleaning and verify the authenticity and accuracy of the data before
reporting to the donor
·
Work
closely with M&E and IT teams to develop and/or review project data
management systems including data security, analysis plan, dissemination aids
and templates
·
Provide
technical assistance to build the capacity of M&E staff in database design,
development and implementation; data management, analysis, and reporting
·
Develop
and implement a capacity-building plan for project and relevant MOH staff in
data management including analysis, use and dissemination
·
Develop
and implement a mentorship programme for health care workers and other data
handlers on use of MOH and other reporting tools
·
Contribute
to development of in-depth analysis of Afya Halisi project data for
publications, advocacy, proposal writing and presentation to various audiences
as need arises
·
Under
the guidance of technical team leads, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis
and presentation using appropriate software
·
Participate
in project led special initiatives, surveys and studies and providing technical
assistance in data management and report writing
·
Assist
in writing of quarterly and annual project reports, and processing, review and
submission of project data through PHES and Trainet systems
·
Assist
in writing/editing guidelines/SOPs for data entry, management and analysis
·
Provide
technical guidance in strategies for improving the quality of data from health
facilities and the community, and overall data dissemination and utilization at
project level
·
Assist
in carrying out data quality assessments to review quality of data at project
level, DHIS2 and source documents at facility and community levels
·
Participate
in data review meetings at various levels, including project level
·
In
liaison with USG strategic information mechanisms, lead in project data
analytics and visualization efforts to enhance data use at project, sub-county,
county and national levels
Required Qualifications
·
Advanced
degree in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, information systems or
related field
·
5+
years' relevant experience with international development programs in FP/RMNCHAH,
nutrition and WASH
·
Experience
and skills in DHIS2 framework/instance and national HMIS system, including
knowledge of MOH data collection tools for FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH is
mandatory
·
Excellent
understanding of database design and development, database programming (in
Access, SQL)
·
Excellent
knowledge of SPSS and EPI Info and/or other statistical analysis package (SAS,
STATA, R)
·
Experience
and skills in application of Geographic Information Systems
·
Experience
and skills in use of PHES for FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH reporting
·
Knowledge
of data visualization and business information software such as Tableau and
Power BI will be an added advantage
·
Knowledge
of and interpretation of key indicators in FP/RMNCHAH, nutrition and WASH is
essential
·
Computer
literacy, particularly in the use of MS Office
·
Excellent
data management and analysis skills
·
Good
writing and verbal communication skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 1st November 2017.
Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org by 1st November 2017.
Indicate how your education and experience
qualifies you for the position.
Please include three references with your
application.
Only those selected for interview will be
contacted.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
promoting gender, equity and diversity.