University of Maryland Strategic Information Advisor Job in Kenya

The University of Maryland implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health to control the spread of HIV and rapidly scale up HIV services, institute continuous quality improvement methods as well as the M&E infrastructure necessary to support these services, is seeking suitably qualified Kenyans able to fill the following position:
 

Position: Strategic Information Advisor
 

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
 

Job Purpose:
 

The SI Advisor will be responsible for guiding the development, implementation, review and update of the organization’s Strategic Information portfolio that includes: Health Management Information Systems, Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Demand and Information use. 

The SI Advisor will also ensure that all projects’ and stakeholders’ information needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participating in project indicator monitoring, data collection and analysis. This may include collecting and reporting outcome and impact indicators; analyzing program outputs; expenditure analysis; assisting program teams with data analysis and preparation of abstracts and presentations for in-house meetings, stakeholder meetings, local and international conferences.
• Coordinating information and activities related to strategic information on behalf of the organization. This may include coordinating responses to requests on strategic information both from within organization, HQ office and externally; communicating measurement results and indicators; serving as the principal field counterpart to the Baltimore-based Strategic Information Advisor; and coordinating with programmatic strategic units to assist with timely preparation of the semi-annual/annual reports and target setting for program plans and updates.
• Contributing to assessments, evaluations and other activities related to strategic information.
• Keeping abreast of the latest healthcare Strategic information guidelines and standards, and best practices more broadly in strategic information collection and evaluation.
• Deepening knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of data related to disease management, health education and healthcare delivery activities.
• Participating in professional continuing education and skills training within the purview of global health.
• Developing project monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Developing performance management plans with clear measurable indicators

Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years’ work experience in managing public health/social sector programs with at least two years’ HIV/AIDS monitoring and evaluation and program management experience in an international or resource challenged setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data management processes, tools, web-based database systems for large scale health programs or HIV/AIDS activities.
• Extensive knowledge of public health principles, concepts, methods and techniques.
• Experience working closely with high level government and other counterparts.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, facilitation and team building skills.
• Ability to analyze data and produce reports using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data management programs: SPSS, STATA

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

No phone calls please. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

All applications should be submitted on or before 9th August, 2013 to: 

The HR Manager, 

P.O. Box 495-00606, 

Nairobi.
 

Documents to be included: a cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information, CV showing the names and contacts of three professional referees, testimonials and two recommendation letters. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation does not demand for recruitment fees.