Demographer
Job Summary
Programmer
Quality Assurance Officer
Communication Officer
Job Summary
International Centre for Reproductive
Health, Kenya (ICRHK) works in field of sexual and reproductive health,
adolescents, maternal and child health and HIV/AIDs. ICRHK is also implementing
measurement project including Performance, Monitoring for Action (PMA). PMA
2.0’s focus is to develop a transformational and actionable PMA survey platform
that generates and disseminates data, which prove to be indispensable for
governments, donors, managers and advocates through a sustainable,
innovation-driven data collection platform. The data collection focus on family
planning and reproductive health.
The PMA platform is flexible to include other
modules. Previous PMA 2020 project was implemented in 11 Counties: Nairobi,
Kiambu, Kericho, Kitui, Kilifi, Nyamira, Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nandi and
West Pokot. To inform family planning programs, statistically sound and
internationally comparable data are essential for developing evidence-based
policies and programmes, as well as for monitoring countries’ progress toward
national goals and global commitments. PMA was designed to address this need.
The Demographer will be involved in
preparation, design, implementation, data processing and archiving of PMA work
and other projects in ICRHK leading to quality and timely implementation and
completion of all activities linked to PMA.
Responsibilities
Performance, Monitoring for Action
(PMA)
·
To support the design,
implementation, analysis and dissemination of PMA in Kenya.
·
Provide quality assurance on PMA
datasets, data quality, tabulation plans and final report contents.
·
Provide organizational, logistic and
technical support on PMA training, data analysis and dissemination.
·
Review and provide feedback on the
following documents for compliance with PMA survey standards:
o Questionnaires and Manuals,
including the translated versions
o Sample design (in collaboration
with the KNBS and JHU team)
o Real time data submissions, query
generations, query sharing and their resolution
o Pre-test report
o Tabulation plans
o Datasets and tabulations
o Review of data collection reports
·
Contribute to capacity development in
PMA surveys as part of sustainability plans.
·
Participate in designing IEC
materials for the project.
·
Generate SOPs for data weight
determination and application in data analysis for PMA survey.
·
Flag strategic issues in a timely way
that need to be addressed at higher management levels.
Data manipulation
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Modelling of data to generate
projections
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Data triangulation of PMA data with
DHIS2 and DHS
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Development of strategic materials
from generated data
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Evaluating and validating survey data
·
Generation of data analysis,
modelling and presentation guidelines
·
Engaging and participate in
triangulation of data with Track20 to ensure PMA data informs FP indicators.
Research and publications
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Engaging NCPD, KNBS, MOH to generate
research questions which address programmatic issues in the country for which
data can be generated using PMA.
·
Participate in data analysis for
purposes of publications for topics identified by PMA team members and at
minimum one paper self-initiated per year.
·
Support students who may be using PMA
data for their thesis/dissertations
New business development
·
Participate in new business
development activities e.g. proposal writing, pitching for ICRHK etc.
·
As requested, work on some other
tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Education
·
Bachelor degree in Demography or its
equivalent and at least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Demography,
Statistics or Epidemiology.
Experience
·
5 years’ experience in implementation
of Household surveys (Prior MICS/DHS coordination experience required);
·
Strong knowledge in data processing
and statistical analyses (e.g. Stata, SPSS or SAS for quantitative data
processing analysis). Qualitative data analysis skill will be an added
advantage;
·
Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills;
·
Ability and willingness to travel
frequently to all counties participating in PMA;
·
Ability to work independently and
with own initiative;
·
A strong publication record in the
field of demography/population studies;
·
Fluency in English and Swahili
required.
Critical Competencies
·
Demonstrated ability to work in a
multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective relationships
with County partners.
·
Demonstrated quantitative analysis,
survey design and implementation.
·
Track record of preparing successful
research funding proposals.
How to
Apply
The deadline for application is Thursday 28th February 2019, 11:59 PM
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Programmer
Job Summary
International Centre for Reproductive
Health, Kenya (ICRHK) works in field of sexual and reproductive health,
adolescents, maternal and child health and HIV/AIDs. ICRHK is also implementing
measurement project including Performance, Monitoring for Action (PMA).
PMA 2.0’s focus is to develop a
transformational and actionable PMA survey platform that generates and
disseminates data, which prove to be indispensable for governments, donors,
managers and advocates through a sustainable, innovation-driven data collection
platform. The data collection focus on family planning and reproductive health.
The PMA platform is flexible to include other modules. Previous PMA 2020
project was implemented in 11 Counties: Nairobi, Kiambu, Kericho, Kitui,
Kilifi, Nyamira, Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nandi and West Pokot. To inform
family planning programs, statistically sound and internationally comparable
data are essential for developing evidence-based policies and programmes, as
well as for monitoring countries’ progress toward national goals and global
commitments. PMA was designed to address this need. The programmer will perform
variety of programming assignments and managing databases for epidemiological
research, clinical trials, prospective cohorts, crosssectional surveys and
project interventions. More so support the program team in all Technical Data
Support, database Development, data programming processes and learning
activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency from start to finish
for all programs and projects, both new and established in the organization.
Responsibilities
Systems Development and Management
·
Development and implementation of
mobile data collection systems using Open Data Kit (ODK) in accordance with the
organizations data collection methodology.
·
Deploy data collection
tools/databases and provide technical and users support.
·
Ensuring that the data mobile
collection system is in compliance with standard security practices.
·
Compile and integrate information
(from program & routine data) to a dashboard that can support analysis of
data to produce statistics similar to DHIS2 Kenya
·
Confirms program operation by
conducting tests; modifying program sequence and/or codes.
·
Support M&E manager in defining
and implementing key project performance indicators (KPI) as well as monitoring
them throughout the project cycle.
·
Confer with users to gain
understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing database programs.
Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and
inclusion of internal checks and controls.
·
Train and support program staff and
partners.
·
Generate and review documentation for
all database changes or refinements
·
Propose strategies to increase data
use and demand amongst program staff.
·
Review the performance of existing
management information systems to help identify potential modifications or
resources.
Data Management and Analysis
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Streamline data collection and
analysis procedures to ensure fast access to metrics
·
Keep abreast developments in
program/project changes and progress in order to advise and recommend tools and
strategies to increase program performances and results.
·
Suggest ways to facilitate data
collection and the flow of data within program field teams
·
Identify strengths and weaknesses in
existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions.
·
Perform regular field visits to
ensure the quality of data collected by programs and to verify the accuracy of
reported data.
·
Ensure that donor, partner, and
project management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
·
Organize sort, link and group data
for statistical programming and data analysis to facilitate technical report
writing.
·
Support in documenting data management
processes across the projects.
·
Conversant and competent in both
quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned by the supervisor
Essential Requirements
·
Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology Management or statistics. Master degree is
desirable.
·
At least 3 years of mid-level
management experience is an asset.
·
General Programming Skills, Analyzing
Information, Problem Solving, Software Algorithm Design, Software Performance
Tuning, Attention to Detail, Software Design, Software Debugging, Software
Development Fundamentals, Software Documentation and Software Testing
·
Strong experience with Open Data Kit
(ODK) for design and deployment of survey tools.
·
Have a strong understanding on web
programming (HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, JQuery, JavaScript).
·
Demonstrated experience in open
source programming such as Java, python, etc.
·
Ability to develop information
systems for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
·
Ability to administer server-side
infrastructure for applications.
·
Understanding of public
health/medical or social sciences field an asset.
·
Good interpersonal and communication
skills.
·
Willingness to learn and adapt to new
(IT) environments.
How to
Apply
The deadline for application is Thursday 28th February 2019, 11:59 PM
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Quality Assurance Officer
Job Summary
International Centre for Reproductive
Health, Kenya (ICRHK) works in field of sexual and reproductive health,
adolescents, maternal and child health and HIV/AIDs. ICRHK is also implementing
measurement project including Performance, Monitoring for Action (PMA). PMA
2.0’s focus is to develop a transformational and actionable PMA survey platform
that generates and disseminates data, which prove to be indispensable for
governments, donors, managers and advocates through a sustainable,
innovation-driven data collection platform. The data collection focus on family
planning and reproductive health. The PMA platform is flexible to include other
modules. Previous PMA 2020 project was implemented in 11 Counties: Nairobi,
Kiambu, Kericho, Kitui, Kilifi, Nyamira, Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nandi and
West Pokot. To inform family planning programs, statistically sound and
internationally comparable data are essential for developing evidence-based
policies and programmes, as well as for monitoring countries’ progress toward
national goals and global commitments. PMA was designed to address this need.
The Quality Assurance Officer will ensure planning, coordination, control, and
continuous improvement of processes and methods are established to control the
quality of research projects and programs implemented at ICRHK. Lead a team
focusing on continuous improvement of projects using approved tools, design
control, validations, and ensuring adherence to the project regulations,
international guidelines, local regulations, along with ICRHK policies and
procedures for the conduct of health research projects and program
intervention. This involves working closely with Principal Investigators,
project Managers, and other supporting project staff, to help ensure active
participation in continuous quality improvement activities.
Responsibilities
·
Keep abreast of internal, external
and international rules and regulations pertaining conducting and implementing
research in the organisation
·
Develop and maintain GCP/ICH
compliant processes which control the quality of research work and clinical
trials conducted in the organization.
·
Lead project auditing activities to
ensure that project/studies are conducted in accordance with protocols, GCP, industry
guidelines, IRB regulations both local and international.
·
Lead or facilitate with identifying
non-conformances with requirements, provide suitable recommendations and
facilitate ongoing quality improvements using risk-based methodology while
maintaining compliance with applicable project/study protocols and Quality
System Regulations.
·
Prepare and update quality
documentation basing their processes on recognized standard such as Good
Clinical Practices.
·
Train and promote quality culture in
the organisation ensuring that all project staff are aware of the quality
requirements
·
Monitoring and advising the
performance of a quality management system, producing data, and measuring
quality operations against set standards. Through coordinating and supervising
activities required to meet these quality standards.
·
Liaise with other staff and managers
throughout the organization to ensure that a quality management system is
functioning properly.
·
They advise on changes and proffer
recommendations on how to implement them; provide training, tools, and
techniques to enable others to achieve quality standards.
·
Devise and establish a company’s
quality procedures, standards, and specifications
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Establish and maintain controls and
documentation procedures
·
Monitor performance by gathering
relevant data, as well as produce statistical reports
·
Use relevant quality tools and make
sure managers and other staff understand how to improve the business
·
Work with operating staff to
establish procedures, standards, and systems
·
Supervise and Monitor project
implementation teams as they implement different components through the project
life cycle.
·
Recruit and train supervisors and
provide them with documented quality standards as guidelines for their
day-to-day work
·
Develop and manage checklists and
tools to be used in quality inspection/audit process during project design and
implementation
·
Maintain the project files as
required by the donor
·
Participate and take a lead role in
standard operating development process in the organisation
Proposal Development & Design
·
Participate in new business
development of the organization
·
Ensure that the proposals and
protocols are in compliance with the ERC requirement and formats
·
Ensure that all the research
documents are translated and back translated into the required languages
·
Track the change log during the
process.
Data Collection, Management and
Analysis
·
Ensure that only the approved tools
are used during the process.
·
Organise data collection monitoring
activities to ensure that effective procedures are followed and track project
cost
·
Involve and engage with MOH, KNBS and
NCPD leadership for joint monitoring visits
·
Verify that the receipt, use, and
return of project expenditure cost by the Project supervisors are controlled
and documented adequately
·
Perform regular field visits to
ensure the quality of data collected by programs and to verify the accuracy of
reported data.
·
Ensure that donor, partner, and
project management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
·
Ensure that quality and procedures
are followed in documenting data management processes across the projects.
·
Ensure that all the project documents
are handled, stored in a safe and secure place.
·
Report and document any adverse
events that make occur during project implementation
·
Performing any other duties as may be
assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in any
health-related field. Master degree in health field will be an added advantage
·
5-years’ experience in providing
Quality assurance in a research setting
·
Demonstrates strong analytical,
problem solving skills.
·
Strong written and verbal
communication skills.
·
Detail oriented, good organizational
traits.
·
Self-motivated, with strong
leadership abilities.
·
Must be results oriented,
multi-tasking, quick learner, respond to the urgent needs of the team and show
a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
·
Good computer skills; inclination to
adopt technology to maximize efficiency.
How To Apply
The deadline for application is Thursday 28th February 2019, 11:59
PM
Visit our Job portal to apply for
this post
Communication Officer
Job Summary
International Centre for Reproductive
Health, Kenya (ICRHK) works in field of sexual and reproductive health,
adolescents, maternal and child health and HIV/AIDs. ICRHK is also implementing
measurement project including Performance, Monitoring for Action (PMA). PMA
2.0’s focus is to develop a transformational and actionable PMA survey platform
that generates and disseminates data, which prove to be indispensable for
governments, donors, managers and advocates through a sustainable,
innovation-driven data collection platform. The data collection focus on family
planning and reproductive health. The PMA platform is flexible to include other
modules. Previous PMA 2020 project was implemented in 11 Counties: Nairobi,
Kiambu, Kericho, Kitui, Kilifi, Nyamira, Siaya, Bungoma, Kakamega, Nandi and
West Pokot. To inform family planning programs, statistically sound and
internationally comparable data are essential for developing evidence-based
policies and programmes, as well as for monitoring countries’ progress toward
national goals and global commitments. PMA was designed to address this need.
The Communication Officer will ensure a strong public profile and effective
public and donor engagement for ICRHK’s multifaceted projects, through media,
public relation and communications activities and the implementation of
effective communications and media strategies.
Responsibilities
To implement of a program-wide communication strategy for
both internal and external audiences:
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Creation and development of print and
online materials, website management and content development and press releases
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Participate in preparation of
presentations and speeches to use for communication purposes
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Assist in coordinating communication
activities and events for PMA project and the organization at large
·
Develop creative ways to document
programmatic processes, successes and achievements (e.g. through photos/info
graphics/case stories, in periodic newsletters, brochures, briefs, website,
social sites etc)
·
Ensure that all activities comply
with project communication strategy by following donor and ICRHK guidelines
·
Take lead in dissemination of
communication materials to relevant stakeholders
·
Provide support in preparing periodic
performance reports for submission to the donor.
·
Draft case studies and relevant
project documents and suggest recommendations on varied issues (as and when
required)
·
Develop key promotional messages in
consultation with the project team
·
Conduct awareness raising campaigns,
events, information dissemination workshops, etc. for target groups
·
Assist in capacity building on
communication for staff and partner organizations.
·
Participate in developing and
evaluating feasibility, efficiency and quality of Information Education and Communication
(IEC) materials for the project
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Participate in donor visits for
showcasing project progress and achievements
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Maintain documentation management
system (hard copy and on network)
·
Storing, sorting and maintaining
database of photographs of projects and their activities.
General Responsibilities
·
Conduct occasional research and
writing assignments on ICRHK in diverse ways supportive to program goals,
including internal learning, policy debates, opinion articles
·
Participate in the ICRHK processes
(training, assessment)
·
Undertake the activities above in
line with the associated budgets and with work plans, in ways that are
consistent with ICRHK policies
·
Tracking and maintaining project
calendar.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Public
relations, communications, and journalism, or related field.
·
5-years’ experience in communication
for health related
·
Must have creativity in developing
story lines; ability to translate complex policies into easily understood messages
that reach a wide audience;
·
Must have high level of English
proficiency – written and spoken
·
Good interpersonal skills: the
ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into
account cultural and language difficulties.
·
Strong organizational skills and
attention to detail;
·
Knowledge of computer systems and
applications, specifically interactive digital media
·
Knowledge of how to present
information to different audiences including general public, media to
high-level decision-makers.
·
Analytical and conceptual skills to
think and plan strategically. Skills and experience in communication programs,
monitoring, review and evaluation.
·
Proven ability to effectively manage
relationships with government officials, community groups and other ICRHK
partners.
·
Knowledge of photography and digital
camera use
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Demonstrated skills in program
communication, development of Information, Education and Communication
material, documentation and publication (including web-based documentation)
How to
Apply
The deadline for application is Thursday 28th February 2019, 11:59 PM
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