CHS Job Opportunities in Kenya

4. Centre for Health Solutions Data Officer Jobs in Kenya


Overall Job Function


Reporting to the VMMC Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, the VMMC Data Officer will be responsible for documentation and timely reporting of VMMC activities at CHS-supported health facilities in Siaya County

Job Responsibilities

  • Collect and summarize paper and electronic VMMC data from CHS-supported sites.
  • Support site staff to record and manage accurate data.
  • Assist with compilation of timely, accurate and complete data reporting.
  • Assist in supportive supervision for data collection and entry.
  • Support on-site training on data entry and reporting.
  • Conduct site visits as required, for troubleshooting data issues.
  • Assist with data quality assurance.

    Qualifications

  • Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology.
  • Experience in Health Records Information.
  • Computer skills including familiarity with MS Excel & MS Access.

    How to Apply

    Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the job title and reference number on the subject line, on or before 5:00PM on Friday, March 31, 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see CHS Kenya Jobs

    5. CHS Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya

    CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for the PEPFAR-funded Tegemeza Plus project in Central Kenya.
    Overall Job Function

    Responsible for coordinating all field-related M&E activities and provide constant feedback to both the technical and project teams including health care workers across CHS-supported health facilities.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a link between CHS and CHMTs on all health data related issues.
  • Provide technical support to CHS-supported health facilities in collection, collation, analysis and reporting of health information to relevant stakeholders using national reporting systems.
  • Contribute in the review and/or development of monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that are responsive to data needs.
  • Organise and/or participate in M&E related capacity building activities targeting CHS staff; health facility staff; and other stakeholders.
  • Work closely with other CHS staff and stakeholders to strengthen systems for monitoring patient outcomes; monitoring quality of care; tracing patients who default; data quality assurance; and data collection, collation, analysis and dissemination.
  • Provide expertise in developing and/or review of indicators for monitoring and evaluation of program performance.
  • Ensure timely and proper implementation of the Ministry of Health’s monitoring and evaluation guidelines including roll out of new tools across all CHS-supported facilities.
  • Strengthen data utilisation for decision making at facility and county level.
  • Participate in research studies that may be undertaken by CHS or any of her collaborating partners.
  • Provide technical lead in quarterly data feedback to county health management teams and health facilities.
  • Participate in joint quarterly support supervision of health facilities by CHMTs and CHS.
  • Provide advice to Ministry of Health through participation in relevant technical working groups.
  • Document best M&E practices and disseminate the same to relevant stakeholders.
  • Provide lead in timely collection, cleaning and reporting of quarterly and other routine data to donors and other stakeholders.
  • Respond to ad hoc requests for collection
    and analysis of data when need arises.
  • Participate in regional and national stakeholder’s forums or conferences on health and give presentations during these meetings.

    Person Specification

  • A Bachelor’s degree in public health, biostatistics, statistics, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences or an equivalent academic qualification from a recognised institution.
  • At least three years experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS care and treatment, PMTCT, TB/HIV and HTC programs in Kenya

    Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the reference number and position title in the subject line by 5.00PM Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see CHS Kenya Jobs

    6. CHS Data Manager Jobs in Kenya

    Responsible for providing technical support for developing a centralized computer-based record keeping/HMIS system to manage facility/patient information from CHS-supported facilities, as well as ensure high integrity of data all facility.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, installation and usage of the data management systems.
  • Ensure mentorship of CHS staff and facility staff on the use of the systems for efficient data collection and management.
  • Provide oversight for successful data management including support for computer application/database development that will ensure management, organisation, storage and easy access to information from care and treatment sites supported by CHS.
  • Support collection and aggregation of datasets, cleaning and data entry.
  • Track and manage the flow of facility level/patient and other data to and from CHS-supported facilities.
  • Ensure completeness, accuracy and consistency of the data so that it meets standards of quality expected for reporting.
  • Provide oversight in data quality audits according to SOPs.
  • Monitor the performance of the databases and suggest improvement of its tools and services effectiveness.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer studies, statistics, epidemiology or mathematics
  • At least five years relevant experience and advance skills in Ms Access application development and
    programming skills; EpiInfo, SPSS; Data quality assurance; Ms Office
  • Familiarity with database management system and principles
  • Familiarity with data coding of SOP and coding dictionaries
  • Excellent data management and computer programming skills using Visual Basic/SQL
  • Working knowledge of DATIM and PEPFAR reporting systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy, high pressure team environment

    How to Apply

    Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the reference number and position title in the subject line by 5.00PM Wednesday, April 5, 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see CHS Kenya Jobs

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