Univ. Maryland Strategic Information Officer Jobs in Kenya
Univ. Maryland Strategic Information Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose The Strategic Information Officer will primarily be responsible for supporting HIV-related data management at University of Maryland’s supported facilities in Kisii County.
S/he will mentor facility health records officers in management of patient records and reports generation.
S/he will be attached to a Technical Assistance (TA) team and will be responsible for all reporting demands within supported health facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide specialized training to facility and sub-county teams in Health Information Systems including the EMR and other databases
Provide support and data analysis training to health facility staff with focus on use of the EMR
Conduct routine data management including data collection, collation, analysis and reporting
Ensure that all national HIV related tools are available in supported facilities and health care workers are mentored to use them appropriately
Develop and revise M&E processes and related tools that support quality assurance for key program areas
Ensure data integrity throughout the value chain while guaranteeing maximal MoH_PEPFAR data alignment
Conduct data quality assessments with strategic action plans and share findings for improvement
Conduct targeted site visits to provide mentorship on all issues related to Strategic Information
Be the front-line facility manager in all matters SI/M&E and together with the HMIS Specialist routinely conduct EMR site readiness assessments
Network and work closely with the SCHRIOs, SCASCOs, SCTLCs and other members of the SCHMT in all the supported sub-counties
Ensure effective data use from both the electronic and paper-based HIS from the point of data generation while guaranteeing zero stock-out for reporting tools at facility
Ensure program data security from generation, to transmission and archival
Supervise and provide mentorship
to casual data clerks
Set targets for the facility health records staff, conduct appraisals and provide timely feedback to program leadership where performance for the staff supervised is below expectation
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Biological Sciences, Sociology or other related discipline. A post-graduate degree with training in M&E will be a definite plus
At least 3 years’ experience in supporting M&E systems for public health projects
In-depth understanding of HIV and TB M&E mechanisms including the KHIS, DATIM, 3PM, and other online reporting innovations, PEPFAR MER and SIMS requirements
Ability to quickly turn-around program reports while ensuring utmost reporting compliance for both routine and ad hoc reports
High computer proficiency
Desirable Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional report writing skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Good analytical and presentation skills
How to Apply
Kindly send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including names of three professional referees to
MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu on or before 15th October 2020. Applicants are advised to include the Title Strategic Information (SI) Officer on the subject line**
The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. **
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