FACES Nyanza M&E / Data Manager Job in Kisumu Kenya

KEMRI - RCTP
 

Closing Date: 27th February 2013
 

Program Description: The Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). 

It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment program in Kenya. 

It is a rapidly expanding program. 

Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individuals to fill the following vacancy:
 

Position: M&E / Data Manager
 

Location: Kisumu / Nyanza
 

Job Summary:
 

To provide technical support in planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and data activities for a large KEMRI-FACES supported HIV prevention, care, and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Public Health & Sanitation and Medical Services. 

The incumbent will be reporting to the Deputy Director Information Systems and will work closely with the other directors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Coordinate provincial level M&E/Data activities for HIV care and treatment, testing and counseling, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), and community engagement.
• Supervise district M&E/Data staff including site visit for support supervision
• Contribute to the development and implementation of M&E tools for FACES program areas
• Build capacity through training and mentorship programs for M&E at MOH facilities
• Participate in stakeholders activities to ensure incorporation of M&E into programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment
• Manage KePMS/PEPFAR reporting.
• Contribute to targeted public health evaluation and research including proposal, manuscript, and abstract writing, training, monitoring, analysis and dissemination of findings
• Serve as a resource in the evaluation of ongoing HIV/AIDS programs and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS
• Review and verify accuracy of data in NASCOP, PERFAR and other stakeholder reports
• Attend designated M&E/DATA meetings in the provincial and national level
• Manage, track, and delegate data requests, perform other related duties as directed by the Deputy Director Information Systems, KEMRI-FACES Program

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in epidemiology, public health, social science or related discipline with a Certificate in M&E training from a recognized institution
• At least 3 years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation systems and at least 2 years in a leadership and supervisory position, preferably in the HIV sector
• Strong data management and analysis skills, solid writing skills, and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and information management skills, with advanced proficiency in relational databases
• SAS and/or STATA experience preferred

All applications including a cover letter and current CV with names, telephone and email contacts of at least 3 referees should be sent to the HR on or by 5.00p.m 27th February 2013. Send your applications to 

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI – RCTP/ FACES Program 

P.O. Box 614-40100 

Kisumu 

or Email your application to hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org . 

Also include copies of official certificates, testimonials and latest pay slip. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and interviews will be conducted on 28th February 2013