Ministry of Health Strategic Information Specialist - Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Health Strategic Information Specialist - Jobs in Kenya

Background

The Kenya COVID-19 Health Emergency Response project is the Phase 1 of the Multi-Phase
Programmatic Approach for Strategic Preparedness and Response Program. The project aims to assist Kenya in its efforts to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen National Systems for Public Health preparedness.

With Covid-19 still a health challenge in Kenya and the need to deal with the increasing
number of patients requiring blood and blood products during any crisis, the project
intends to recruit Capacity staff to support operations at the Department of National Blood
Transfusion Services and Organ Transplant (KNBTS) to increase donations levels, testing, component preparation, hemovigilance, quality management system, improve Service systems such as supply chain and quality management, blood Management Information system.

Donor mobilization and retention which will be the backbone of an effective and long-term blood transfusion system and coordination of partnerships in the blood ecosystem. Additionally, the project will recruit accounts assistants, procurement assistant and a medical laboratory consultant.

Terms of service: 18-month contract

Station: Nairobi/NBTTS HQ

Requirements for Appointment to this post a candidate must have:

Masters level university degree either Science in Health Economics, Policy, statistics,
demographics, international development, epidemiology or related field.

Minimum of Eight (8) years working experience

At least 4 years in a position responsible for application of information and data for
decision making

At least 3 years management experience, with experience in managing teams

Knowledge in health financing is an added advantage.

Specific Duties

Report to head, KNBTTS

Oversee the implementation of the National Blood M & E framework

Develop and implement the institution performance management system.

Manage the M & E officers across NBTTS sites

Develop SOPs for data systems and implement Data reporting and Quality in the Blood Management information System including data from Transfusing facilities

Oversee implementation of the Data Protection Act for

Kenya’s blood data

Develop systems for data protection with understanding of bio-data security

Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation

Continuously review and update the M & E performance indicators, reporting systems

Oversee Blood Surveillance activities and provide data driven advisories for decision
making.

Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings.

Support progress reporting in line with the National Blood Strategic Framework.

Develop a system for routine use of data driven decision making and submit regular reports to the Head

Provide Secretariat support and direction to the National M & E Technical Working Group

Continuously utilize data for advisory- and strategic guidance including in estimation of blood needs, National projections and management of blood products

Oversee development of a costing framework for blood transfusion services

Note: The best Strategic Information Specialist will be selected based on qualifications and
relevant experience

Applications should include the following; Cover letter and current CV with names and
telephone contacts, Copies of academic and professional certificates, Photocopy of ID and
Testimonials/ Recommendation.

Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications online through the Ministry’s Email Address:
cherproject@health.go.ke. so as to reach the Ministry on or before 24th August, 2022 11:00 am.




For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Health Strategic Information Specialist - Jobs in Kenya


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