Omega Foundation Data and ICT Officer Job in Kisumu Kenya

Omega Foundation (OF) is a non-profit organization working in Nyanza, Western and Rift Valley regions primarily to promote health and build livelihoods support systems, with a major focus on health.

OF is seeking motivated candidates to fill in the following vacancy:

Job Title: Data and ICT Officer
 

Reports to: Senior M&E, Reporting and Learning Officer 
 

Location: Kisumu – Kenya 

Job Summary: To implement general Administration of ICT and M&E systems focused on data collection, analysis and reporting. 

The functions target Omega Foundation staff, communities, local Partners, various platforms and networks, donors among other Stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:
 

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Collecting data from various sources such as: CHWs, YPPs, OF supported health facilities, affiliates and  maintaining electronic records and logs, running reports, filing paperwork, and operating office equipment
• Facilitate documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, lessons learnt and best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Developing and maintaining effective information database on projects, providing resource and necessary support for program inputs and outputs.
• Conducting field visits for data validation and ensuring data quality aspects are maintained and adhered to.
• Contributing to Monthly, Quarterly and Annual narrative reports on program progress for submission to OF donors
• Collaborating with affiliates, OF supported Health Facilities and partner organizations in work planning and program implementation.
• Administering existing online M&E database and work to improve it to become more streamlined, accessible and relevant across all OF operations.
• Synthesize and analyze data for summary and thematic reports on M&E findings.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the M&E system, including support of field staff in continued implementation of M&E tools and instruments.
• Create and maintain online and hardcopy M&E procedure manuals for field staff.

ICT duties:

• Local Area Network: Support focusing on hubs, switches, routers, wireless access points, wireless routers, Internet gateways/firewalls etc.
• Installation and management of Servers hardware and software: any server-grade personal computer running.
• Activating Directory Domain Services, Application Server, DHCP Server, DNS Server, File Services, Print Services, Terminal Services, Web server Database Server, Windows Deployment Service, Windows Server Update Service, etc; as well as user and computer accounts, access rights and permissions, Group Policy Objects and Preferences.
• Workstations hardware and software: support efficient functioning of laptops, desktops or any other workstation-grade personal computer running Microsoft Windows including the standard set of software suites and utilities such as Microsoft Office, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, various digital-media utilities (PDF, Flash, etc.), file compression, archiving, synchronization tools, etc; also special personal computer types such as net-books, tablets, smart-phones, etc. with their special operating systems and software applications.
• Printers / Scanners / Copiers (multifunctional printers) and any software required for the utilization and sharing of this equipment (i.e. drivers, setup/diagnostic utilities, etc).
• Special Software Systems such as: Files backup software, including server and workstations files backup, archiving, recovery and off-site files backup; also system recovery tools for servers and workstations.
• Providing technical support to OF staff in relation to these functional areas of ICT:

1. Access to files/printers/scanners and other equipment shared on local area network
2. Access to Internet
3. Correct function of personal computers and servers hardware and software
4. Correct function of all special software systems
5. Correct function of all communication equipment, i.e. PABX and phone extensions, mobile phones
6. Correct function of any other electronic equipment (i.e. external disks, digital cameras, digital media players/recorders, GPS devices, satellite TV equipment, etc).

• ICT Administration: In coordination with OF SMT, will:

1. Maintain ICT Assets Register
2. Manage ICT Assets Tracking (i.e. receiving, storing, allocation to staff, replacement/returns, staff clearance, sale, disposal)
3. Manage ICT Store and perpetual stock takes (inventory checks)
4. Manage Warranties and Insurance of ICT Assets
5. Manage Upgrades, Preventive Maintenance and Service of ICT Assets

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

Level of Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Social Sciences or related discipline

Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Applied Statistics is essential.

Competencies/Abilities/Skills 

• Demonstrated experience in Database Development and Management
• Knowledge of health information management services
• Appropriate ICT background
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, and Word.
• Experienced user of a statistical software package (SPSS, EPI-INFO, STATA, SAS or similar).

Job experience:

• At least Three (3) years experience in a similar position.

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application, including a cover letter, current Curriculum Vitae with telephone contacts of 3 referees and testimonials to:

Human Resources Manager,
Omega Foundation,
P. O. Box 3246 – 40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.

Email applications should be addressed to careers@omega-foundation.org and must be copied to omegafoundation384@gmail.com 

Application deadline is 26th August, 2014.

Please note that due to high volume of applications, ONLY candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.

This recruitment will remain open until the post is filled.

For more information about Omega Foundation, its values and working principles, please visit the Omega Foundation website (www.omega-foundation.org )