The United States Embassy - Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Kenya has a vacancy in Nairobi for a Program Specialist - (HMIS).
The incumbent, under the supervision of the GAP SI chief, will provide technical expertise to improve health management information systems (HMIS) on which CDC Kenya and the Government of Kenya (GoK), including the Ministry of Health (MOH) and NASCOP, are collaborating.
The incumbent will develop and monitor systems that integrate data collection, processing and reporting, and will use the information for improving health service effectiveness and efficiency through better management at all levels (including technology platforms).
The incumbent will also serve as the lead person for evaluating progress in HMIS implementation with regard to HIV/AIDS activities conducted by CDC Kenya in support of the interagency PEPFAR team and the MOH by applying both theoretical and practical knowledge of health information system evaluation strategies and research methodology used to assess the design and functionality of health management information systems as well as other monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities that interface with the system.
Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciples: Public Health; Informatics, Statistics, Computer Science; Health Management; Epidemiology; Sociology or Demography is required.
Ten (10) years experience in managing health data information for the evaluation of program activities using databases.
Five (5) years of which should be in use of measurement methods required for M&E of health programs, including quantitative and qualitative measures.
Five (5) years of supervisory experience also required.
Level IV English ability is required.
Must possess advanced knowledge and understanding of health informatics systems.
Advanced knowledge of program evaluation strategies.and techniques as well as standard knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STD or TB prevention activities.
Must have expert knowledge of health delivery information systems, especially the application of program management and the translation of evaluation data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines, and policies.
Must have advanced knowledge of electronic mapping technology platforms and possess an ability to assess their performance.
Must have detailed knowledge of the health care system of Kenya.
Must possess advanced computer skills with experience for word processing, presentations and spreadsheets.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application together with a detailed CV and all relevant attachments via mail before July 28 2009 to the following address:
Human Resources Office
Public Health Professional Positions
P. O. Box 606
Village Market
00621 Nairobi, Kenya
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