Monitoring & Evaluation Officers and Associate Technical Officer (Clinical Mentors ) Jobs in Kenya - FHI360

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We seek qualified candidates for the following positions based in Rift Valley, Kenya.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

6 Positions

Location: APHIAplus Project-Rift Valley Province-Kenya

Reference #: FHI360-MEO-006

This position will be responsible for APHIAplus Rift Valley field office program data collection and management activities.

The officer will assist in coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the APHIAplus Rift valley districts level, focusing specifically on capacity building of partners on systems for collecting data for measuring project implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of project data bases in the field office.
• Assist in coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the APHIAplus Rift Valley at district level, focusing specifically on capacity building of partners on systems for collecting data for measuring project implementation.
• Under the Associate Director, M&E’s guidance, offer technical assistance to implementing partners to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Provide logistical support to ensure constant availability and technical support to ensure use of approved standardized tools by facilities and implementing partners in accordance with guidelines stipulated by USAID and GOK.
• Ensure implementing partners understand the project indicators, have a functional system for collecting, analysis and synthesis of monitoring data.
• Offer technical support on reporting tools, data management processes, analysis and interpretation of indicators to implementing partners to meet program requirements.
• Train facilities and implementing partners on reporting requirements, indicator definitions and use of data tools.
• Plan and facilitate capacity building and training of implementing partners in monitoring and evaluation through formal and informal adult learning methods.
• Coordinate collection of APHIAplus Rift Valley program activities data to ensure it is complete and timely.
• Coordinate routine data quality assessments within respective regions.
• Provide support to implementing partners in compiling monthly reports and basic data analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

• MS/MA/MPH in relevant field with 3-5 years relevant experience or BS/BA in relevant field with at least 5-7 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Stata, MS Access and experience in setting up data bases.
• Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems and ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal training.

Associate Technical Officer - Clinical Mentors

8 Positions

Location: APHIAplus Project-Rift Valley Province-Kenya

Reference #: FHI360- ATOCM-007

This position will provide leadership for country based mentorship teams to who will provide support to DHMT and facility based health care providers on various program supported clinical interventions in 11 counties in the Rift Valley Province.

These clinical area include ART including pediatric, PMTCT, RH/FP, MCH, HTC and to the possible lab support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support CC/ART patients by offering clinical services; clinically stage the patients using the WHO classification and recommend relevant investigations for patients to prepare them for ART treatment initiation for 60% of the time.
• Recommend relevant treatment and care for patients with opportunistic infections and recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the NASCOP recommended guidelines.
• Offer mentorship to service providers in Comprehensive care centers attending to HIV infected adults and children.
• Liaise with other project staff members in result areas concerned with prevention and mitigation of those affected and infected by HIV.
• Coordinate and provide needed programmatic support to ensure the health facilities with high patient and workloads and poor performing sites in terms of initiating patients on treatment are mentored and the necessary skills and confidence is transferred to the clinicians.
• Ensure and assist in referrals both within the facility and outside of the facility for appropriate HIV/AIDS services.
• Ensure quality of care is attained for patients seeking the services.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution and registered with the Clinical Officers’ Council.
• 3-5 years experience working in a health facility offering HIV Comprehensive care and treatment. Trained in HIV management, care and treatment.
• Additional training in both pediatric and adult rational ART use is an added advantage.
• Demonstrable knowledge of HIV knowledge and the various interventions being offered to prevent and control the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection will be an added advantage.

FHI360 has a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer. Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter

or apply via email to: Kenya-HR@fhi360.org

Please specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary requirements, to be received not later than November 2, 2011.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

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