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AfyaInfo is 5 year project designed to integrate the multiple Kenyan health information systems into an integrated data warehouse which will serve as the sole source of health information in Kenya.
Brief descriptions and qualification requirements for open positions are listed below.
To be considered for any position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of the applicant’s specific qualifications for the desired position to: KenyaJobs@abtassoc.com
In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying.
If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position.
Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Health Information Systems (HIS) Development Lead
The HIS Development Team Lead will lead activities which support the Ministry of Health to develop a flexible HIS technology platform for Kenya.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Support the MOH to develop SOPs for: HIS system governance, managing the MOH data center, creating updates and patches to existing systems, and/or development of new systems (based on international best practice).
Assist in the development of data standards and protocols necessary for the integration of disparate systems.
Assist the team to ensure data accuracy and security, legal, and regulatory compliance with national standards.
Evaluate technical components of project contracts related to HIS development.
Masters Degree in IT field, with additional IT certifications;
10+ years of professional experience in information systems policy design and program implementation, preferably in health;
knowledge of one or more software development methodologies;
experience in management of individual software developers, developer teams, or development companies; and
experience with USAID programs desired.HIS Development Coordinator
The HIS Development Coordinator will assist the above mentioned Development Lead in his/her efforts to support the development of a flexible HIS technology platform for Kenya.
Applicable skill sets include IT-specific project management, working familiarity with data standards, databases, DHIS2, data security, quality improvement practices, and software programming.
Qualification Requirements: Masters Degree in IT field, with additional IT certifications; 6+ years of professional experience in information systems design and/or program implementation, preferably in health; knowledge of one or more software development methodologies; and experience in advanced computer programming or program management.
M&E Advisor
The M&E Advisor will support both project and MOH M&E efforts.
He/she will work to strengthen capacity within the MOH for data analysis, interpretation, dissemination and use; contribute to the development and implementation of the health ministries’ revised National M&E framework; and will be responsible for measuring and documenting project progress and results by routinely and systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data for AfyaInfo staff, partners and USAID.
Qualification Requirements: Masters Degree in relevant field; 10+ years of professional experience designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies for health programs. Expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Firm command of methodologies to improve data quality.
A high degree of computer literacy, including experience in analysis software (with experience in at least one of the following: SPSS, EPiInfo, Arc GIS, etc).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities; and experience with USAID programs desired.
Interested individuals can learn more about Abt Associates at: www.abtassociates.com
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