Project
Officer/Data Assistant REF: P0 /DATA/07/2023 (1 Position)

As a Sub Recipient under AMREF Health in Africa, AMURT is
implementing the Global Fund TB Project – in Marsabit, Samburu, Kilifi and Lamu
Counties. The project aims at accelerating the reduction of TB, leprosy and
lung disease burden through provision of people-centered, universally
accessible, acceptable and affordable quality services in Kenya. AMURT wishes
to recruit the following positions based in Nairobi office. For period of one
year with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds.

Qualifications




  • Diploma in
    social sciences, public health or equivalent. Degree will be an added
    advantage

  • 3 years’
    experience working in the health sector, particularly in TB projects and
    lung diseases

  • Good
    understanding of the state of Tuberculosis in Kenya, and globally

  • Experience
    working in Arid & Semi-arid areas highly preferred, especially
    Marsabit/Samburu counties

  • Experience
    working in donor funded health projects, especially Global Fund projects

  • Good training,
    facilitation and project coordination skills

  • Excellent
    community mobilization skills and experience working with MOH, County
    government and other partners.

  • In depth
    understanding of M&E systems applicable in health and TB programming

  • Good
    understanding of social determinants of Health and their related
    interventions

  • Good
    communication, analytical, report writing and presentation skills

  • Highly
    proficient with Microsoft Office programs



Responsibilities




  • Data entry of
    Sample referral forms, community TB data-Contact tracing, Treatment
    interruption tracing and referral forms into Navision online portal

  • Scanning of all
    community TB reports, and other reports from the field and re sharing back
    to the respective Project officers

  • Ensure Accurate
    and regular data entry and review in accordance with Global fund guidelines

  • Share weekly
    updated program data with the programs team

  • Use Project
    indicator data to monitor achievement towards objectives, report any
    shortcomings and gaps in a timely manner

  • Support in
    proposal development as necessary

  • Act as focal
    point for activity info and other quantitative reporting

  • Ensure timely
    submission of data as per GF guidelines

  • Ensure that data
    received from the field team is correctly entered into the program tracker
    on regular basis, gather, consolidate and clarify errors and clear the
    program data

  • Maintain and
    ensure safe, ethical and accurate documentations, filling, storing and
    usage of information

  • Perform any
    other duties that may be assigned



How To
Apply



All applicants should urgently email a letter of application, CV,
certificates and relevant testimonials to jobs2022@amurtafrica.org
by 21st July 2023 by COB indicating
current and expected Salary. Candidates should clearly indicate the position
applied for and its Reference number P0/DATA/07/2023 as
the email subject. Only short-listed candidates will
be contacted as interviews will be done on a rolling basis. Canvassing will
result to automatic disqualification.