Pathfinder Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor and Data Management Specialist Jobs in Kenya

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi Coast project.

Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Nairobi

Role Purpose

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will have the primary responsibility for the design, planning, and supervision of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities that measure the overall performance of the APHIAPlus Nairobi – Coast project against set objectives.

S/he will generate and implement annual Performance Monitoring Plans, liaise with USAID Strategic Information Team and with MOH counterparts in the two provinces in order to design interventions that support strengthening of monitoring capabilities in the provincial health system.

The role will include designing and then commissioning consultants to conduct surveys and special studies.

Job Requirements

• A Masters degree in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology, or related field with over five years relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems for large scale health sector related integrated health programs, preferably USAID-funded.
• Experience in overseeing the development of data management systems
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and other institutional partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional and district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for planning and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate and communicate research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills

Data Management Specialist

Nairobi

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, s/he provides the technical expertise to implement different stages of data and database management in line with the needs of the overall monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting framework of the project.

S/he manages the integrity of the databases, translates information requirements of program managers in the desired data architecture, develops processes to link and analyze data from a variety of data sources.

S/he provides guidance for designing, development and use of data capture tools.

The role will ensure use of standard national and project specific tools to collect, analyze and synthesize data.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree in IT or a data management related field with 5-7 years progressive work experience.
• Proven experience in database design, development, implementation, documentation and management using a variety of tools including SQL-compliant relational databases
• Experience with the design and support of high standards for data quality and security in large, multi-user data management systems
• Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems;
• Working knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK data requirements
• Good planning and organizational skills

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.

Closing date for applications is 9th December 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer