Kenya Vector Control Activity Database and mHealth Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu
Kenya Vector Control Activity Database and mHealth Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu
In 2021, USAID Kenya awarded Abt Associates, the Kenya Vector Control Activity.
It seeks to build on PMI investments under PMI AIRS and Vector Link.
The purpose of the project is to plan, implement, provide technical assistance for, monitor and evaluate critical malaria vector control activities.
This includes indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide treated net (ITN) activities for prevention of malaria in Kenya.
The project has six objectives:
indoor residual spraying and other proven vector control interventions,
entomological monitoring and surveillance,
ITN durability monitoring
data driven decision making to inform strategic deployment of ITNs and IRS,
capacity building of Kenya national malaria program and selected counties and
continuous net distribution system in the community through multiple channels.
In 2022, Abt Associates shall implement IRS in Homa Bay and Migori Counties and in other counties thereafter as determined by USAID Kenya.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Adviser, the Database and mHealth Coordinator supports the implementation of an information system for monitoring and evaluation of the Kenya Vector Control Activity.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Assists with supervising data collection staff in the field and data entry clerks at data centers.
Contributes to the project’s work in health information systems strengthening, and in ensuring alignment between project data and country level HMIS, as appropriate
Assists in development of Standard Operating Procedures for field activities
Data quality and verification
Participates in the collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting of data according to the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning expectations.
As appropriate, supports periodic internal data quality assessments (DQAs) and prepares the project for possible external DQAs to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability, and timeliness of all performance data, identifying gaps and suggesting corrective actions on time.
Training and capacity building
Trains and supervises project staff in the appropriate use of the DHIS2-based system
Training field enumerators in good interviewing skills and techniques
Data management
and information system support
Supports the configuration, maintenance, testing, and routine support of a DHIS2 based monitoring and evaluation system, and other digital tools used during project implementation
Tests and maintains functionality of the M&E database, including performing periodic updates and improvements.
Collects, analyzes, and presents program data for project staff, partners, counterparts, and donors.
Manages and supports the necessary systems and tools required to support successful data collection and management, including the preparation of mobile devices and/or data centers in support of comprehensive data collection
Oversees the configuration and deployment of mobile-based supervisory data collection, bulk SMS job aides, and daily performance monitoring using mobile technologies.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Bachelor’s in Statistics, Information systems and Technology, Health Informatics, or another relevant field; Master desirable.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in database management.
Familiarity with monitoring & evaluation activities and process.
Good understanding of data analytics tools and software (SPSS, Stata, R).
Proficiency in at least one of the common data management software or other relational databases languages (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS-Sql).
Familiar with visualization reporting tools (DHIS2 analytics, Tableau or Power BI).
Knowledge of health project implementation in general, with a focus on malaria prevention programs with PMI or USAID very desirable.
Prior experience working with mobile data collection tools very desirable (DHIS2 mobile, CommCare, ODK, KoboCollect, Ona, etc.)
Fluency in English and Swahili.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Vector Control Activity Database and mHealth Coordinator Jobs in Kisumu
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