Data Officer Job at Centre for Health Solutions…See Details on how to apply for the job vacancy available at Health Solutions.
Centre for Health Solutions – Kenya (CHS) is a local, not-for-profit organization. We understand the local context, make use of local expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure we implement evidence-informed solutions and interventions to address existing and emerging public health concerns.
- Data Officer
Responsibilities:
- Support Sub-County-level SI activities for HIV care and treatment, testing and counseling, Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), and community engagement.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of M&E data tools for MoH and CHS program areas. Help in developing data tools for routine data collection for program data.
- Monitor and validate data quality in all the EMR systems in use within supported sites.
- Review and verify the accuracy of the MoH and program data for NASCOP, PEPFAR, and other stakeholders.
- Work closely with County Health Management Team (CHMT) to compile monthly and quarterly reports as required.
- Support in the implementation and maintenance of facility-level patient databases.
- Build capacity through training and mentorship programs for all providers in the facilities under the sub-county supported.
- Participate in stakeholders’ activities to ensure incorporation of SI activities into programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment, and VMMC within the sub-county and county level.
- Develop visuals for data consumption and inform program progress using either Power BI/Tableau.
- Work closely with Sub-County Health Records Officers (SCHRIO) to manage data quality and ensure all the facilities utilize data for decision making.
- Attend designated SI meetings at the national, county, and sub-county levels.
Qualification;
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in statistics, computer/IT studies, epidemiology, or mathematics.
- At least two years of relevant experience in a similar/related position in a PEPFAR funded program.
- Experience in working with MoH systems and HIV-related reports.
- Proficiency in the use of Power BI/ Tableau.
- Strong Data management and analysis skills.
- Strong SQL Data management skills.
- Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analyzing reports. Experience in the use of visual analytics tools is an added advantage.
- Expert skill level in the use of health aggregate databases (MoH KHIS & DATIM).
- Proficient in statistical analysis packages (SPSS/STATA/R etc.).
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to
clearly indicating the subject title as Data Officer CHS/HR/DO/SP/01/2021
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Application Deadline: 15th March 2021