Title:
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 Position)
Vacancy
No. FN 075-10-13
Location:
Kisumu
Employment
Type: Contract
Reports
to: Principal Investigator
The
Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) is collaboration between the Kenya
Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco
(UCSF) and University of Washington (UW). RCTP is seeking motivated individuals
to fill the following vacancy for the integrated Community Case Management
(iCCM) Study.
Job description:
Responsible
for ensuring that all the required data related to the ICCM implementation are
captured using the iCCM database;
Man
the project hotline and prepare client and partners feedback
S/he
will receive pneumonia case notification texts from the CHWs and link them to the
link research nurses and coordinators for confirmation follow up.
Review
the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of data reported by project staff and
CHWs and CHEWs
Support
project trainings, develop and maintain project trainings report
Analyzes
the data to inform program implementation
Work
closely with the principal investigator and county coordinator to produce
reports on the county set indicators.
Document
findings and recommendations of field visits for follow-up action
Prepare
quarterly, biannual and annual tabular and narrative reports.
Assist
the County and sub-county iCCM Coordinator in preparing program/project status
reports and documenting lessons learned in specific technical areas for wider
dissemination.
Manage,
track and perform other related duties as directed by the Principal
Investigator
Collaborate
with County and Sub-county coordinators to design logical frameworks and
indicator collection plans.
Plan
and conduct field-level data collection, at different stages of the project to
support project cycle management.
Any
other duties assigned by the study Coordinator or Principal Investigator
Key Requirements:
The
ideal candidate should have a first degree in statistics, social sciences or
its equivalent and at least 2 years work experience in monitoring and
evaluation, data management and analysis
Should
have professional training in M&E
Should
possess quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, advanced report writing
skills, excellent database management skills (SQL, access, excel) and
exceptional analytical skills (STATA, SAS or SPSS)
Strong
data management and analysis skills, solid writing skills, and excellent
attention to detail
Excellent
analytical and information management skills, with advanced proficiency in
relational databases.
Experience
in project management and be conversant with government M&E system
Self-motivated,
proactive, ability to prioritize and have good communication and interpersonal
skills.
Strong
capacity to work with initiative, flexibility and without close supervision
Ability
to meet strict deadlines
Fluent
in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of local dialects will be an added
advantage but not compulsory.
Applications should include the following:
A
cover letter stating current work (if applicable) and how applicant meets the
above key requirements and current salary
A
current CV with the names and telephone contacts of at least 3 referees
At
least two letters of reference preferably from a previous employer
Copies
of academic and professional certificates
Copy
of the latest pay slip (where applicable)
An
email address and a telephone number (land line or mobile).
All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach
the following address by October 16th 2013
Email: hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
Or
Human Resource Manager
KEMRI-RCTP
P.O.Box 614-40100Kisumu
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
KEMRI-RCTP/iCCM is an equal opportunity employer