Position: HIV/AIDS Strategic Information and Data Use Advisor
Contract
terms: This is a Short-Term Technical Assistance consultancy position
Remuneration: Daily
rates subject to number of days allocated by month
Job Description
This is a Short-Term Technical Assistance consultancy position. The consultant serves as a technical advisor responsible for carrying out a full range of epidemiologic, surveillance and quality improvement activities while supporting both NASCOP and Counties in Strategic Information and data use functions within the division of National AIDS and STI Control Program.
In addition, the incumbent will have the responsibility for providing technical support on KHIS – DATIM data alignment, HIV/AIDS data visualization, data analytics and data use. The goal is to work with NASCOP leadership on the journey to the ultimate goal of eliminating the HIV/AIDS epidemic through reaching the “90-90-90” targets. S/he will be attached to MOH NASCOP, work with the NASCOP SIRI team and will also be responsible for reporting demands at NASCOP to facilitate new interventions, quality improvement and strategic direction towards meeting these targets.Responsibilities:
- Identify and analyze public health issues relating
to HIV.AIDS and their impact on public policies or scientific studies or
surveys.
- Support the development and implementation of
procedures, methods and strategies for analyzing and using HIV/AIDS
data.
- Participate in the syntheses of laboratory based,
social science and epidemiologic data to be applied toward designing
effective prevention programs and practice guidelines.
- Participate with scientists and program
consultants both in various aspects of the study or survey design process,
including: conduct a search or review of the existing literature and data
in a scientific area, and prepares and/or presents summaries for a variety
of purposes, monitors internal review TWG clearances, designs
questionnaires and other data collection instruments.
- Plan and carry out quality control programs and
select appropriate epidemiologic methods to be used in quality control
analysis and program data analysis.
- Provide capacity building and technical support to
county and sub-county teams in the use of data from various Health
Information Systems including the EMR and other databases.
- Using available data, provide support and guidance
in the development and implementation of quality improvement plans
- Provide support to data management including data
collection, collation, analysis and
reporting.
- Ensure data integrity throughout the value chain
while guaranteeing maximal MoH-PEPFAR data alignment.
- Support targeted data quality assessments for
identified health facilities/sub-counties/counties and share findings for
improvement.
- Conduct targeted county site visits to provide
mentorship on all issues related to Data use, data analytics, data
visualization and quality improvement.
- Network and work closely with the CASCOS, CHRIOS,
SCHRIOs, SCASCOs, SCTLCs and other members of the CHMT and
SCHMT.
- Provide mentorship to ensure effective data use
from both the EMRs and paper-based HIS from the point of data generation.
- Provide training, mentorship and supportive
supervision on quality improvement
- Provide support in the use of the NASCOP HIV data
warehouse data’s EID/VL database and other; generate Operations Research
(OR) questions to address key issues, and exploit these data
warehouses/databases.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences,
Biostatistics, Public Health, Nursing or other related disciplines.
- The applicant should have Masters in Public Health
or Epidemiology or Medical Statistics.
- At least 4 years’ experience in HIV programmes at
the National or County level, including experience in quality improvement
and Monitoring and Evaluation of public health projects.
- Proven scientific publication experience will be
an added advantage
- In-depth understanding of Kenya HIV and TB
Epidemiology
- Ability to quickly turn-around program reports
while ensuring utmost reporting compliance for both routine and ad hoc
reports
- High computer proficiency
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
with minimal supervision
- Good analytical and presentation skills
How to apply
- Cover letter detailing why you want to be
considered for the position, as well as current and expected gross salary.
- Detailed CV including at minimum:
- Biographical data including:
Full names, current mailing address, current telephone contacts, email
address
- Employment history to
date. Ensure that specific start and end dates are included.
- Educational history to date,
clearly detailing the program, certificate obtained, and completion date.
- Names of 3 referees with their
contacts.
- Copies of ALL academic and professional
certificates and testimonials.
- Indicate the Job Reference Number and Title in your email
All applications to
reach the undersigned on or before April 5th 2021 strictly via the
following email unes-hr@uonbi.ac.ke. Hard Copies will not be
accepted.
Managing Director
UNES LIMITED
P.O.BOX 68241-00200NAIROBI
www.unes.co.ke