PATH Data Officer, USAID Afya Ziwani Project Jobs in Kenya

PATH Data Officer, USAID Afya Ziwani Project Jobs in Kenya


Job Description

  • Afya Ziwani Project in its pursuit to support and strengthen HIV/AIDS services in the project-supported health facilities in Kisumu and Nyamira counties, seeks to employ a motivated, hardworking and pro-active individual to fill the position of Data Officer.

    Job Summary

  • Under guidance of Data Manager, the data officer will participate in all aspects of data management including; designing of data collection instruments; designing and maintaining project databases; planning and conducting data analysis, interpretation, dissemination and assessing data quality.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Routinely extract data from Afya Ziwani Project (PRISM) using pivot tables for data requests

  • Summarize project data using pre-defined templates for routine reports

  • Assist in evaluating data reported in PRISM and DATIM for consistency and completeness

  • Ensure data quality through data validation checks, including discrepancy/inconsistency checks, real-time data monitoring and data cleaning in project PRISM database

  • Designing and maintaining project databases

  • Ensure timely data collection, entry, review and collation of project data – both from health facilities and the community

  • Under the guidance of Data Manager and technical team leads, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis and presentation
    Contribute to development of in-depth analysis of Afya Ziwani project data for publications, advocacy, proposal writing and presentation to various audiences as need arises

  • 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

  • Responds to data requests from the project technical team in a timely manner

    Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics, information
    systems or related field

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing direct data management technical support with specific experience in HIV/TB projects.

  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of excel including knowledge of VLOOKUP/MATCH/INDEX and other matching functions

  • Experience in routinely collating and summarizing large datasets in excel

  • Able to create automate data processes to reduce turn-around time for routine requests.

  • Working knowledge of DATIM, PEPFAR reporting systems and DHIS2

  • Experience managing large and complex data sets

  • Excellent computer skills including high proficiency in Excel

  • Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK EMR and other electronic data systems.

  • Excellent understanding of database design and development, database programming (in Access, SQL).

  • Experience and skills in the DHIS2 framework, EMR and the National HMIS system, including knowledge of MOH data collection tools.

  • Knowledge of and interpretation of key indicators in HIV/AIDS programming

  • Excellent data management and analysis skills

    How to Apply

  • Qualified and Interested candidates should send their Application letter, updated CV and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates on or before 8th December, 2020 to: PATHHRH-HR@path.org with the subject “DATA OFFICER”.

    NOTE:

  • Hard copy applications will NOT be accepted due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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