Program Description: Family
Aids Care and Education Services (FACES) is a collaboration between Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and
treatment program in Kenya.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Community
Strategy
(1 Position)
Vacancy.No.FN2-010-12
Location: Based in Kisumu
with frequent travel to Suba, Rongo, Migori and Nyatike Districts
Key Requirements
- Minimum of
Degree in social sciences, Public Health, Statistics or related field from
a recognized university
- Experience
in the implementation and evaluation of Community Health Strategy is
required.
- Professional
training in M&E required
- Must be
computer literate. Strong knowledge of Excel and basic statistics is
required; demonstrated skill in statistical analysis, SPSS, MS Access and
other databases formats strongly desired.
- Ability to
interpret evaluation and analysis results and provide useful feedback to
the community i.e. disseminate/convert M&E jargon into a language that
can be understood by the community.
- Ability to
work effectively as part of a team
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Strong
English writing skills required
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the
Provincial Technical Advisor for Social Science and technically to the Program
M&E/Data Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Provide
technical assistance to MOH to build their capacity and investment in
Community Units and district level M&E activities with an emphasis on
data quality, harmony, and efficient use of CHWs and CHEWs reports
- Provide
technical support to MOH and FACES teams to routinely monitor program
goals and contribute to work plans to ensure achievement of goals.
- Build the
capacity of CHEWs to collect , accurately complete and utilize the monthly
CHEW summary reports
- Employ
standardized approaches to data capture and reporting including setting up
and maintaining databases
- Verify and
ensure that the submitted reports are entered into the District Health
Information System (DHIS)
- Carry out
Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) at select sites each month
- Train and
mentor CHWs, CHEWs, Community Strategy Focal persons and DCCLOs on
Ministry of Health community registers
- Work with
sites/community units to improve their data accuracy
- Mentor sites
on how to track and post their own performance based on their monthly
reports on Community Chalk Boards
- Based on the
information posted on the Chalk Boards, the M&E officer should be able
to inform the Community Dialogue and action days.
- Ensure that
monthly reports are submitted to the District Health Information
Officers(DHRIO)
- Carry out
routine evaluations as needed
- Prepare, write
and submit monthly M&E reports to the line manager and technical
manager
- Conduct
other monitoring and evaluation activities as required.
Applications must include the following:
- A cover
letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date
available to start work on the project
- A current CV
with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees
- Copies of
academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip
- At least two
recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers
All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the
following address of e-mailed to HRFACES@kemri-ucsf.org by by Friday 22nd June
2012.
Human Resources Manager
KEMRI -RCTP Program,
Lumumba Health Centre,
P. O Box 614-40100,
KEMRI -RCTP Program,
Lumumba Health Centre,
P. O Box 614-40100,
Kisumu
