CHS is currently sourcing for a high calibre, self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the position of a Data Officer to be based in Siaya.
Overall Job Function
Reporting to the Data Manager, the Data Officer will be responsible for the documentation and compilation of timely program data and reporting of activities at CHS-supported health facilities in the Shinda Project.
Key Responsibilities
Support Sub-County-level SI activities for HIV care and treatment, testing and counselling, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), and community engagement
Contribute to the development and implementation of M&E data tools for MoH and CHS program areas. Help in developing data tools for routine data collection for program data
Monitor and validate data quality in all the EMR system in use within supported sites
Review and verify accuracy of the MoH and program data for NASCOP, PEPFAR and other stakeholders
Work closely with County Health Management Team (CHMT) to compile monthly and quarterly reports as required
Support in the implementation and maintenance of facility-level patient databases
Build capacity through training and mentorship programs for all providers in the facilities under the sub-county supported
Participate in stakeholders’ activities to ensure incorporation of SI activities into programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment and VMMC within the sub-county and county level
Develop visuals for data consumption and inform program progress using either Power BI/Tableau
Work closely with Sub-County Health Records Officers (SCHRIO) to manage data quality and ensure all the facilities utilise data for decision making
Attend designated SI meetings at the national, county and sub-county levels.
Person Specification
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, computer/IT studies, epidemiology or mathematics
At least two years of relevant experience in a similar/related position in a PEPFAR funded program
Experience in working with MoH systems and HIV-related reports
Proficiency in the use of Power BI/ Tableau
Strong Data management and analysis skills
Strong SQL Data management skills
Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysis reports. Experience in use of visual analytics tools is an added advantage
Expert skill level in the use of health aggregate databases (MoH KHIS & DATIM)
Proficient in statistical analysis packages (SPSS/STATA/R etc.)
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as Data Officer CHS/HR/DO/SP/01/2021 by 5.00 PM Monday March 15, 2021. Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Apply via :
vacancies@chskenya.org
