Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

PATH - HSDSA Project

Job Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Tracking Code: 8460
 

Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya
 

Company Location: Kenya, Kisumu
 

Position Type: Full-Time / Regular

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. 

 

We accelerate innovation across five platforms - vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations - that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. 

By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. 

Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties. 

The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” targets.

PATH is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to provide technical leadership to the M&E team of the HSDSA project. 

S/he will support development, management and application of an AMELP (Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan) of the project, offer technical assistance and help build capacity of the project stakeholders on health management information systems.

In addition, s/he will participate in identification and measurement of appropriate project performance indicators. 

S/he will lead the M&E team and other project implementation teams to carry out routine project monitoring in a timely manner and ensure accurate data collection, analysis, reporting of project activities and outputs and use of data for decision-making. 

With input from the project team, s/he will identify and oversee design and implementation of special studies that inform project performance and management. 

S/he will ensure assessments carried out meet quality and technical standards and that findings are appropriately shared with respective stakeholders. 

The position is based in the Kisumu office and reports to the M&E Specialist.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Mentorship and capacity building of the MOH staff and project M&E staff in to improve their skills in M&E and HMIS.
• Coordinate the gap analysis, forecasting and distribution of CBHIS/HMIS reporting tools.
• Coordinate the implementation of project Performance Management Plan (PMP) and ensure that all indicators are routinely updated.
• Participate in the planning, development, maintenance and training of M&E team and sub grantees on the project databases (and Management Information Systems-CIMS, tableau etc).
• Provide technical expertise in application of appropriate project evaluation methodology and design during implementation of studies and assessments, End-term review using cost-effective methods such as Lot Quality Assessment Sampling (LQAS).
• Provide guidance and a mechanism to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support during SIMS, DQA and Quality of Care Assessments.
• Contribute to the development, review and tracking of the project’s performance indicators including training data.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, instruments (e.g. questionnaires, checklists, discussion guides and interview forms) for data collection, storage and analysis as may be needed.
• Ensure that project performance and accountability data is collected, analyzed and disseminated on a timely basis during quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting of results.
• Oversee special studies that inform project performance and management including documentation.
• Participate in Project and County M&E Technical Working Group meetings.
• Lead efforts aimed at improving data accuracy by revision of the HSDSA monthly data summary reporting formats i.e. IPT and all training datasets.
• Coordinate continuous updating and review of the project M&E standard operating procedures.
• Manage and coordinate quarterly, SAPR and APR reporting processes to USG through DATIM.

Required Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Information Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences. Master's degree in any related field will be an added advantage.
• At least eight years’ work experience in Health and Management Information Systems (HMIS), monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.
• Experience in the design, management, analysis and dissemination of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files.
• Knowledge of and experience working successfully with large, international, multi-donor health grantees.
• Familiar with GIS as a user interface and reporting format with analytical software.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR/USAID reporting requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of Tableau software is mandatory.
• Ability to initiate, establish and maintain liaison activities with key multilateral and bilateral stakeholders including other USG mechanisms such as HIGDA, Tupime Kaunti and CMLAP II.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork, and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• Critical analysis and strong report writing skills required.
• Skills in finer analysis, interpretation and management of complex data.
• A good understanding of the workings of the national HMIS and CBHIS systems including the data collection and reporting tools.
• A good understanding of PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting indicators and reporting system (DATIM).  

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: Thursday, 19th October, 2017 at 5.00 p.m  

Customer Care Officer, Accounts Assistant, and Registry Assistant

We are a fast growing national Cooperative with over 22,000 members and the head office in Westlands, Nairobi and a branch network. 

We intend to fill the position(s) below on a 2 year renewable contract.
 

1. Customer Care Officer
 

Key Requirements

• At least a Diploma in customer care/ marketing / Public relations / Communication. (Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / PR / Communication is an added advantage.)
• Minimum 2 years working experience in service industry.
• Good knowledge of customer care and delivery of good services.
• Knowledge of accounting, credit and lending principles and basic computer knowledge.
• Perfect listening, telephone management and communication skills.

Main Role: Following up on queries directed to relevant officers to ensure that Sacco operating procedures are adhered to, Switch board / telephone management / Managing and resolving member complaints / Front Office related duties among other roles
 

2. Accounts Assistant (Debt Management)
 

Key Requirements

• Minimum KCSE C+
• CPA Part II , Certified Credit Professional (CCP Part 2) or ACCA Level II.
• A Diploma in Banking, Co-operative Management from a reputable institution. (Degree in Finance have an added advantage)
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems.
• Those with knowledge ¡n debt management have an added advantage.
• Certificate of good conduct
• At least 2 years’ experience in same level in a financial institution.

Main Role: Preparing periodical management reports on delinquent loans and accounts, Notification of individual and unit(employer) defaulters, Recovery of defaulted loans after notice period lapses, Listing of defaulters with CRB (Credit Reference Bureau) among other roles
 

3. Registry Assistant

• Diploma in Records Management / Information Management
• At least 2 years’ experience in data / records management
• Ability to work under pressure, minimum supervision and strict deadline
• Thorough financial knowledge

Main Role: Preparing Member’s files for Loans Approval Committee, Retrieving files on request, records management, Check on the in-coming and outgoing mail and preparing monthly reports, filing among other record’s management related roles

How to Apply

Interested applicants MUST attach a duly filled job application form from our website current CV giving their day time telephone contact and a cover letter indicating current and expected salary and explaining the suitability for the position on or before 19th Oct 2017 to hr@wauminisacco.com. 

Please refer to www.wauminisacco.com, careers portal for detailed Job Description.

NB: Please include the POSITION TITLE you are applying for in the subject line of your application. 

Only the shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Senior Technical Advisor

Tracking Code: 8459
 

Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya
 

Company Location: Kenya, Kisumu
 

Position Type: Full-Time / Regular 

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. 

We accelerate innovation across five platforms - vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations - that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity.

 By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties. 

The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” targets.

We seek to recruit a Senior Technical Advisor, HIV Prevention Services who will serve as the lead and technical expert in HIV Prevention services for the HSDSA project, provide technical support and supervision to ensure that the HIV Prevention services scope of work including HTS, VMMC, community linkages and services to priority populations for the HSDSA project area assigned is carried out to the fullest extent possible and to the highest possible degree of quality. 

The incumbent will provide technical support and supervision in collaboration with HSDSA project management teams to ensure the successful planning and implementation of HIV prevention services activities, including work planning, budgeting, support supervision, technical support and reporting in assigned areas. 

S/he will provide technical expertise, coordination and supervision of all HIV Prevention activities within the assigned project area in compliance with national and donor guidelines and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall administrative and technical leadership of the core team of HIV Prevention Technical Advisors (HTS, VMMC, Community Linkages and Services to Priority Populations) and Program Officers to ensure effective collaboration, teamwork and collegiality.
• Provide overall technical leadership and mentorship in the implementation of the HIV Prevention services component of the project.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of costed project work-plans
• Supervise and coordinate the HSDSA project team in the assigned project area in close collaboration with project M&E team and working with the county and sub-county HMTs.
• Oversee the integration of the project’s HIV Prevention technical approaches for the achievement of successful project implementation using evidence informed, innovative and best practices
• Provide leadership in creating and strengthening linkages and referral networks between facility and community activities ensuring there is seamless implementation of activities leading to improved health outcomes across the project areas.
• Take lead in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and other reports as may be required and submit these to the Deputy Chief of Party HSDSA in a timely manner
• Provide leadership in weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual project performance reviews, assessing progress in an objective manner
• Provide leadership to the HIV Prevention service delivery team on Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance interventions.
• Participate in the donor progress report writing, continuation application and quarterly review report writing and presentation
• Take lead in site preparation for supportive supervision and SIMS assessments and ensure recommendations are implemented at facility level by project team 
• Overall coordination with CHMTs on implementation of HIV Prevention service delivery work plans.
• Represent the HSDSA project in technical forums at sub-county, county and national level
• Participate in any other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Medical Doctor (or equivalent qualification) with a minimum of 7 years’ experience providing leadership in implementation of health service delivery project with specific experience in HIV Prevention services.
• MPH or other master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Hands on clinical experience in HIV Prevention service delivery and technical coordination.
• Proven experience leading multi-sectoral project teams in implementing PEPFAR projects.
• Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK health systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills, capable of directing and managing change, effective delegation, inspiring teamwork and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• Computer literacy.
• Research experience, proposal and abstract writing will be a distinctive advantage.
• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to lead a multi-sectoral team and support collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to learn.
• Excellent facilitation, mentorship, team building and coordination skills.
• Experience in public speaking and professional presentations.
• Field oriented and comfortable with a team approach to programming.

Must currently have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Admin Officer

Job Title: Admin Officer
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Net Salary: 40k

Our client is a Kenyan manufacturer of motor bikes. 

They seek to hire a Management Assistant who will play an integral part in planning and managing schedules and coordination with the relevant stakeholders.

S/He will work closely with the Operations Director and the commercial director to assist in planning, filing, scheduling for meetings as well as ordering office supplies.

S/He should be a competent professional able to oversee office operations as well as schedule for various activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all management documents (management meetings, board meetings etc.) are signed and well filed
• Source office supplies and maintain office inventories
• Order for office stationery when they are below the required quantities
• Arrange visas, travel tickets and accommodation for employees who are travelling out of station
• Organize meetings and ensure directors are well briefed for each meeting
• Organize and maintain diaries of the directors
• Keep action item lists for the directors as well as manage their follow ups
• Book external boardrooms when necessary and ensure meals and refreshments have been ordered on time
• Maintain rapport with various service providers e.g. hotels, travel agents, boardroom providers
• Ensure international guests are well catered for and have accommodation and transportation to and from the airport
• Deal with emails and phone calls and correspond on behalf of management
• Take minutes during commercial and board meetings and ensure the meetings are signed, scanned and properly filed
• Draft letters, presentations, briefs and emails on behalf of management
• Screen calls, enquires and requests and direct them to the relevant parties

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant at board levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs
• At least a diploma in business administration/business management
• Previous experience working in a multicultural environment is an added advantage
• Should be a self-starter who is driven and self-motivated
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Great networking skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Great communication skills.
• Highly organized and process driven

How to Apply
 

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Admin Officer - Motorbikes) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke on or before 20th October 2017.

Kindly indicate current/last salary on your CV

N.B: We do not charge any fee for receiving your CV or for interviewing. 

Only candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted