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Merlin Jobs
Location: Africa.
Country : Kenya
Health Information System Officer (HISO) Specific Responsibilities: Ensure data collection and entry of relevant data related to Merlin projects in a timely manner, and feedback is given to the source of the data such as DHMTs health facilities and communities in collaboration with other departmentsAnalysis of collected data, make necessary visual presentation and give feedback to each service delivery pointEnsure the database in Merlin M&E department and MoH are functional and in useAssist MoH staff in collecting, collating and disseminating HIV/AIDS and TB and other relevant data on time.Assist conduction of survey, evaluation and research activitiesEnsure MoH data tools (registers, forms etc) are correctly utilised, kept and updated within Merlin project areas including health facilities and communitiesAssist the Project Officer-M&E with the preparation and presentation of data for internal and donor reports in a timely mannerEnsure availability of relevant data collection tools within the Merlin supported health facilities sites.Foster ownership of data collection tools and related data by health facilities.Regularly collect and at all times maintain in a user-friendly form all projects data in a Merlin database.Assist PO-M&E in identifying training needs on data for records officers and other MOH personnel on data collection, entry, analysis and report writing.Ensure data is segregated by gender and flag any gender disparities so as to enhance gender sensitive programming.Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisorJob and Person Specifications Diploma in Medical Records, Higher Diploma/Degree in Health Information Systems (Medical statistics)Experience of over 2 years in health information systems support in an NGOExperience in handling data related to HIV/AIDS prevention programsKnowledge of Access, EPI info, SPSS or similar data analysis programmesExperience in Health informatics tools for collecting, managing, analyzing, processing and presenting health dataGood understanding of HIV related MoH reporting tools and other relevant national toolsKnowledge in Designing and developing health databasesKnowledge in the use of Innovative applications of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in healthExposure to Health information security issues and solutionsKnowledge of Legal and ethical issues in development and use of health information systemsHow to Apply: Should this role be of interest to you, please send your application, clearly indicating “HISO – CM” in the subject line, to recruitment [at] merlin-kenya.org by 5pm on Friday, 27th April 2012. Alternatively, you may wish to post your application to: HR Department, Merlin, Nairobi Office,
P.O Box 3350 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disabilities Project OfficerFunctionally Responsible to: Project Coordinator Technically Responsible to: Project Health Coordinator Relationships internally: Allprogramme staff Location: Lodwar, Turkana Key Responsibilities Take lead in development and implementation of project activities.Build the capacity of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) to address the needs of people with disabilities(PWDs).Coordinate to increase access of PWDs to assistive devices, treatment services, and other supportive programmes.Organise, coordinate and execute community campaigns for disability awareness in collaboration with other program staff, MoGCSD,MoH counterparts and community representatives.Design appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for CBM activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.Evaluate and document the impact of CBM activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.Organize regular meetings to obtain community feedback, complaints and responses on programme issues.Participate in partner/Merlin-initiated meetings as well as multi-stakeholdermeetingson disabilities.Attend forums aimed at raising governmental, NGO and community awareness ofCBM and Merlin project issues.Undertake regular documentation of activities including lessons learnt and success stories.Increase awareness, sensitization and capacity of relevant project stakeholders to actualize project objectives.Manage CBM grant in close collaboration with project managers.Participate actively in design of new projects and in preparation of project budgets and workplans.Advise on integration of disability sensitiveness into other Merlin projects.Plan and execute monthly and quarterly integrated supervision with partners.Increase awareness of communities and health care providers of the unique problems faced by PWDs and how to address those problems.Ensure that the implemented project activities are disability inclusive.Ensure transparent communication with partners.Support the coordination and the organization of programmers for visitors/donors travelling to the covered catchment areas.Qualifications Advanced education in Social Sciences or Community Health / Development sector preferred.Minimum of 2 years experience in project/programme management.Minimum of one year experience working on projects dealing with people with disabilities.Knowledge on disability and inclusive development.Experience in report writing.Knowledge of project cycle management.Knowledge of post-emergency and development tools and principles (including quality standards)Experience in proposal writing.Experience in programme monitoring and reporting.Competencies and Skills Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.Confident and proficient in the use of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.Fluency in English; knowledge of the Turkana language is an added advantage.Excellent coordination skills.An understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values.How to Apply: Should this role be of interest to you, please send your application (CV, cover letter, references and salary history), clearly indicating “Project Officer – Disabilities”, in the subject line, to recruitment [at] merlin-kenya.org by 5pm on Monday, 30th April 2012. Alternatively, you may wish to post your application to: Program Coordinator,
Merlin Turkana,
P.O. Box 93,
Lodwar.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Position: BCC / IEC Officer – TurkanaFunctionally Responsible to: Project Manager - Turkana Technically Responsible to: Project Health Coordinator Relationships internally: All programme staff Relationships externally: contract duration: 1 Year Salary: Gross of Ksh.115, 000.00 per month Relationships externally: Governmental and non-governmental counterparts, community members, Community Leaders, CHWs, etc. Key Responsibilities Take the lead in development and implementation of IEC/BCC strategies for all relevant projects as outlined in the project proposals.Develop and review IEC/BCC messages / materials in collaboration with other program staff, MoH, NGO counterparts and community representatives.Support development and review of relevant training materials and job aids.Develop BCC skills of MOH and other partner organisation staff.Organise and execute community IEC/BCC campaigns in collaboration with other program staff, MoH counterparts and community representatives.Design appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools for IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.Evaluate and document the impact of IEC/BCC activities in collaboration with other stakeholders.Participate in all partner/Merlin initiated as well as multi-stakeholders advocacy activities, forums and networks aimed at raising the profile of Merlin project issues in the agenda of government, partner NGOs and communities.Undertake regular documentation of activities including lessons learnt and success stories.Capacity built relevant project staff to conduct community mobilization, awareness and sensitization on project objectives.Document lessons learned in community mobilisation in relation specific projects.Support the Team Leaders and other staff in organising regular meetings to obtain community feedback, complaints and responses on programme issues.Manage the appropriate parts of the grants that relate to BCC in close collaboration with the program Coordinator and managers.Analyze formative research findings and use these to develop communication plans and messages in collaboration with the team.Develop and pre-test BCC materials in the appropriate audiences.Translate /arrange the translation of IEC/BCC materials as appropriate.Participate actively in design of new projects and in preparation of project budgets and work plans.Job and Person Specification Bachelors Degree in Public Health; Social Sciences or Community health.Over 5 years experience in implementing BCC activities on MCH,RH and Nutrition.Very good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skillsTraining experience, mobilisation and community education skills.Experience in development and design of IEC materialsAbility to write clear and concise reportsConfident and proficient in the use of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint.Knowledge of the local language is an added advantageAn understanding of and commitment to Merlin’s mission and values.Applications including cover letter, CV, references and salary history should be sent to: Program Manager
Merlin Turkana,
P.O Box 93, Lodwar
OR, you may wish to email your application to recruitment [at] merlin-kenya.org Please ensure we receive your application no later than 5pm on 4th of May, 2012. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be short listed on a regular basis and we may offer this post before the closing date.
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