Data Management Officer - Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Nairobi

Data Management Officer at the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) in Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organisation created by the Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya of 21st December 1965.

Its vision is to be the most effective, most trusted and self sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.

KRCS has been appointed the Principal Recipient (PR) for Global Fund (GF) Round 10 HIV Grant. It is in this respect that the Society has set up the Global Fund Programme Management Unit (GF PMU).

The unit is looking for qualified persons to fill the following position:

Position Title: Data Management Officer

1 Position

Reporting to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Job Location: KRCS Headquarters

Overall Purpose

• Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the Data Management Officer will be Monitoring and Evaluating Data for the overall programme.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop M&E systems documentation and SOPs; maintain systematic data storage, filling and a report tracking system.
• Set up and manage routine and evaluation database(s).
• Provide support in the capacity building of M&E data management and develop feedback reports to the Stakeholders on data quality, completeness and use.
• Provide technical support in Database management to meet data requirements for PR and the Sub Recipients.
• Develop and maintain a system for archiving projects’ M&E guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement and evaluate strategic management plans to improve organisational effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Public health or equivalent qualifications
• Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation data management of Public Health projects and /or HMIS work in Kenya.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated technical expertise in project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilisation of the internet

Applications must contain: Letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates, address and contacts of two referees.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi

So as to reach him not later than Friday, 23rd September 2011.

Media and Social Research Managers - InterMedia, Nairobi

Media and Social Research Managers at InterMedia in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

InterMedia (www.intermedia.org) is a leading international media research, public opinion, evaluation and consulting organization creatively equipping clients to understand their audiences, gauge their effectiveness and target their communications in transitional and developing societies worldwide. Based in Washington, DC, with offices in London and Nairobi, we are a non-governmental and non-partisan organization with a strong reputation for conducting high quality research and delivering strategic insights for our clients, including; US Government, International Broadcasters, Global Foundations, UN Agencies and International and National NGO’s.

InterMedia, Africa, based in Nairobi, was launched in May 2011 and is recruiting experienced Media and Social Research Managers to join its small Gigiri based team.

The job requires:

• Minimum of 5 years’ applied survey research experience
• Practical experience of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
• Deep methodological knowledge
• Business development and client service experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and report writing skills

Applicants should possess:

• Masters’ degree (preferably in the social sciences)
• An interest in traditional and new media
• An entrepreneurial outlook
• A Kenya work permit

Please apply by sending a brief resume to Ms Vivien Marles at marlesv@intermedia.org together with a 400 word discussion paper on “The Impact of Digital Media on News Consumption in East Africa”.

Applications close on Monday 29th August 2011.

Researcher - Team Lead - MicroSave, East Africa

Researcher - Team Lead at MicroSave in East Africa - Jobs and Vacancies

MicroSave is a market leader in providing consulting services to retail financial institutions in Africa from offices in Kenya and Uganda, clients in Kenya have included leading commercial banks, microfinance banks, SACCOs, and microfinance institutions and multilateral and bi-lateral donors.

With increasing demand for our services throughout 15 countries in Africa.

MicroSave intends to recruit one or more researchers to join its team in Kenya.

For more details on MicroSave see www.MicroSave.org.

Job description:

• The researcher will be expected to lead research teams in (largely) qualitative research. Research assignments are conducted throughout Africa, but largely in East Africa, so language skills in English, Swahili and regional languages are important.
• The researcher will be expected to be fluent in all aspects of the research cycle including but not limited to, client liaison, research planning and logistics, design and conduct of research approaches, team management, data analysis and reporting.

Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of three years relevant experience in qualitative research, though quantitative research experience is an added advantage. Applicants with insufficient experience will not be considered.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate writing ability and will be expected to be able to write quickly and succinctly.
• Applicants should note that consulting research is normally conducted and reported much more quickly than academic research, so the ability to turn around research into reports rapidly is an essential skill.
• Experience in financial sector research is advantageous but not essential, as full exposure to the financial sector and our tools and approaches will be provided.

Education:

• A master’s degree is required.

Travel:

• Willingness to travel extensively internationally and to spend time in the field leading research teams is essential for this position.

Age:

• The applicant is expected to be between 28 and 35 years old.

Skills:

This position requires a wide range of skills. These include computer skills, typing speed, English language speaking and writing ability and professional demeanour. Evidence of high levels of self motivation and drive is required. Applicants invited for interview will be asked to submit an example of a report written by them.

Salary:

Salary commensurate with experience, with enhancement as earning potential is demonstrated. State salary expectations in your covering email. The successful applicant(s) will be eligible to participate in MicroSave’s staff incentive scheme from the start of their second year of employment.

Language skills:

Interested persons must demonstrate proficiency in Kiswahili and English.

Deadline:

Applications are invited by 26th August 2011. State availability in your covering letter.

Applications: Applications are to be exclusively by email to associate@microsave.net including a detailed CV to the Director, MicroSave Consulting Limited. Applications should include a covering letter which should specify why you consider yourself to be the ideal applicant for this position.

The application must state current and expected salary.

Speculative applications are discouraged as they will not be successful - applications failing to meet minimum conditions of education or experience will not be considered.

Please do not send copies of your academic certificates at this stage, these will be required for those invited for interview. Due to the number of applicants we receive only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.

Data Manager - Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), Kisumu

Data Manager at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) in Kisumu – Kenyan Jobs

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) is an internationally recognized leader in the fight against pediatric HIV / AIDS, working to eradicate pediatric HIV infection through research, advocacy, and the delivery of comprehensive HIV services to women, children, and their families in 17 countries globally. Since 2000, the Foundation in Kenya has expanded from a small HIV and AIDS initiative to a large prevention, care, and treatment program covering several regions in Kenya.

EGPAF in Kenya is currently looking to recruit for the following position:

DATA MANAGER

Located in Kisumu and reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Data Manager will support data management of the implementation Research.

The role

• You will co-ordinate the collection of study data from sites. You will review, analyze, and validate clinical trial data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines.
• You will manage data collection at the study site, including reviewing Case Report Forms (CRFs) for completeness and accuracy.
• You will perform quality checks on the data and liaise with health facilities in solving issues arising. You will review, analyze, and validate Research data to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines.
• You will review and approve CRF design, data review ground rules and database design according to Standard Operating Procedures and protocol. You will develop and maintain documentation and data management guidelines.

The Person

• To be successful in this role you will require at least 3 years experience in Research Data Management, project evaluation, and training on M&E designs, tools and methodologies. Experience in statistical packages e.g SPSS, EPI Info, STATA is essential.
• A degree in Maths (statistics Major) or IT is a prerequisite for this role. Post graduate degree in Statistics or Public (statistics Major) is an added advantage. Willingness to travel within the project area is essential.

Please submit your application attaching current resume to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org.

The closing date is: 26th August 2011

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - University of Nairobi, Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at University of Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

Vacancies

Applications are invited for the following position:

UNITID Fellowship Programme - Training for HIV Managers in Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - 1 Position

AC/8/367/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must have the following qualifications:-

• Bachelors in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Statistics or any other subject in a health-related field. Those who have a Masters degree in the fields mentioned above will have an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working as an M&E Officer in public health related programs. Those with PEPFAR program experience will have an added advantage.
• Demonstrable knowledge of M&E concepts, donor reporting, Kenya's MOH working structures including reporting tools.
• Experience in M & E of Education and/ or Health training Programs will be an added advantage.

The successful applicant will:-

• Develop tools and databases to collect and manage programmatic data.
• Manage the M&E systems that measure the effectiveness of program activities.
• Prepare work plans and quarterly reports.
• Prepare reports and presentations for submission to funding agency and sharing with stakeholders.
• Track progress against program descriptions.
• Prepare Evaluations for the training Program.
• Analyze training data.

Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the reference codes below:-

CHS

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 19th August 2011.

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Statistician/Data Entry Clerk - Medecins Sans Frontieres, Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme

Statistician/Data Entry Clerk for Medecins Sans Frontieres at Dagahaley, Daadab Refugee Camp Kenya Programme

Statistician/Data Entry Clerk

MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need. At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Kenya, Somalia and Sudan

Location: Dagahaley, Dadaab Refugee Camp
Start date: as soon as possible
Type of contract: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Main Tasks:

• Ensure timely collection and compilation of accurate morbidity, mortality and pharmacy data
• Enter medical data into the mission database
• Maintain a smooth and accurate data processing database for the medical department
• Ensure good quality of data produced
• Identify issues arising in the database and medical reporting tools (both at Capital and field level)
• Follow up on any omissions of data submitted from all the project sites
• Reports immediately to the line manager any problem arising with data provided or database
• Ensure proper storage and archiving of data.
• Ensure compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the mission

Requirements:

• Diploma in statistics or data entry
• Demonstrated skills in report writing
• Experience in an NGO will be an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• At least 1 year experience in a clerical position with exposure to figures and computerised data entry.

Personal qualities:

• Organized, methodical and accurate
• Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Integrity, discrete and honest.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment

Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant documents, mentioning on the envelope “Statistician/Data Entry Clerk” to:

The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603,
Lavington, Nairobi

Deadline: Friday, 19th November, 2010.

Only short-listed candidate will be contacted.