ICF International Reproductive Health Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Reproductive Health Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Kenya

Job Number: 1400003373

Description: Health, Education, and Social Programs
 

International Health and Development Division
 

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Reproductive Health Epidemiologist to join our growing team of technical staff in Kenya. 

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and aims to support strengthening the M&E systems for the Family Health Division and Reproductive Health Unit. It will require working through appropriate GOK institutions and stakeholders to strengthen coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of reproductive health information.

This is under the MEASURE Evaluation PIMA project which focuses on strengthening the capacity of targeted national health programs in improving the collection and use of quality information at national and sub-national levels for evidence-based decision making.

This position is responsible for data mining, management, and analysis and reporting for national and county level on Family and Reproductive Health thematic areas. 

The position aims at ensuring knowledge and skill transfer to the Division and Unit staff.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Specific responsibilities of the Reproductive Health Epidemiologist include:

• Build capacity of RMHSU staff including county level staff  and partners on M&E including designing data collection tools, data entry and data cleaning, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and report writing
• Support the review and maintainance of a functional national RH monitoring system  for priority program components
• Assist in organizing technical M&E trainings in liaison with USAID program partners and other stakeholders
• Work directly with staff in target counties to improve the collection, management, and dissemination of service statistics
• Creating various analysis outputs for use in program decision making, developing and implementing program plans, collaborating with other partners to integrate RH data in their analysis, writing analytical reports for publication, data management, and providing guidance on appropriate data use.
• Support the production of quality annual reports in line with the RH Strategy and Annual Work plan
• Provide guidance to project staff on how to integrate RH and population analysis tools in routine analyses and project activities
• Use data in program annual planning, reporting, strategy development and review
• Participate in coordination meetings and other information sharing fora as appropriate for planning and coordination of program activities
• Support effective  research and evaluation for priority  program components to  measure effectiveness of RH strategies
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the RH research agenda      

Approximate travel: 30% 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Post graduate training in public health, health sciences, epidemiology, program evaluation, biostatistics or related field, and a minimum of eight years relevant M&E experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years’ experience in M&E of health programs including the development and implementation of M&E frameworks and performance management plans, strengthening of health information systems, or training and capacity building

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience working with the subnational level particularly the new county structures
• Experience working with reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health (RMNCH) programs
• Prior experience with USAID health programs
• Working with multiple stakeholders from the Government of Kenya/Ministry of Health, implementing partners and private sector
• Advanced analytical techniques, mining, managing and analyzing large data sets      
• Experience in facilitating M&E capacity-building efforts
• Demonstrated knowledge of STATA, SPSS or SAS for analysis of multiple data sets
• Strong higher order statistical skills such as working with trend data a plus
• Qualitative data analysis skills is a plus

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making abilities
• Excellent knowledge of M&E systems in Kenya
• Report writing, dissemination, use and knowledge management
• Project coordination and logistics management
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Capacity building and mentoring skills

About ICF International: ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) provides professional services and technology solutions that deliver beneficial impact in areas critical to the world's future. ICF is fluent in the language of change, whether driven by markets, technology, or policy. 

Since 1969, we have combined a passion for our work with deep industry expertise to tackle our clients' most important challenges. 

We partner with clients around the globe—advising, executing, innovating—to help them define and achieve success. Our more than 4,500 employees serve government and commercial clients from more than 70 offices worldwide. ICF's website is www.icfi.com.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

(EEO/AA – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities)

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1400003373 at www.icfi.com/careers.