The Academic Model Providing Access To Health Care (AMPATH) is a project under the auspices of Moi University School of Medicine and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in HIV Prevention and Care.

Besides the MTRH site, AMPATH also supports MOH in 8 Districts in Rift Valley, 1 District in Nyanza and 11 Districts in Western Province.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates to work in AMPATH for the following vacant positions.

1. Data Manager
1 Post
(AMPATH)

Role:

Reporting to the Program Manager AMPATH under the oversight of Assistant Program Manager-Data/IT, the successful candidate will among others be responsible for the following:-

Assist in planning, training, organizing, coordinating and controlling data management services in the program.Provide technical assistance in data management to other data managers in the data management team as may be required.Master of Science in Information technology, Computer Science or any other related field.Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data; knowledge of database construction, management and retrieval methods.Good communication, programming and problem solving skills.Experience in research will be an added advantage.2. Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
1 Post
(AMPATH)

The Role:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the incumbent will among others be responsible for the following:- Design and implement a comprehensive M&E system for the program.

He/she must ensure that, the system generates high quality input, analysis, reports, and the information is useful for improving performance of the Program.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have:-

Masters Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Biostatistics or related Field.
Past Experience with PMTCT will be an added advantageGood writing, problem-solving and analytical skills.Training, knowledge, and experience with Excel, Ms Access, SAS, STATA or EPI INFO and/or qualitative data analysis software is a must.Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS, TB, and reproductive health and knowledge on Community Health strategies.Terms of Employment

The successful candidate will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances.

Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of their current remuneration to:-

Program Manager
P. O. Box 4606-30100,
Eldoret

So as to reach him on or before 19th August 2011.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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The Indiana University Center for Global Health is currently recruiting for a USAID - AMPATH Chief of Party position.

This is a full-time position based in Kenya. The COP’s primary role is to provide management and oversight for the USAID-AMPATH partnership, a comprehensive primary care and HIV control program in western Kenya serving a population of nearly 2 million people.

The incumbent must be able to leverage financial and administrative knowledge and assimilate new management concepts and processes to improve financial operations, grant management and overall operating processes.

Qualified applicants must have the ability to manage the public health / international development program, ensure monitoring, and oversee financial and programmatic reporting to USAID, and Indiana University.

Minimum Education Requirements:

MS/MA in public health or related field; or PhD/MD or equivalent degree.
Minimum Experience: 7-9 years of relevant experience (5-7 with a PhD/MD) with international development programs including 3-5 years of managerial experience.How to apply

Apply on-line at http://www.hra.iupui.edu/.

Position Number 00036346. IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator and affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 29 Apr 2011

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The Indiana University Center for global Health is currently recruiting for a USAID - AMPATH Chief of Party position. This is a full-time position based in Kenya.

The CUP’s primary role is to provide management and oversight for the USAlD-AMPATH partnership, a comprehensive primary care and HIV control program in western Kenya serving a population of nearly 2 million people.

The incumbent must be able to leverage financial and administrative knowledge and assimilate new management concepts and processes to improve financial operations, grant management and overall operating processes.

Qualified applicants must have the ability to manage the public health/international development program. ensure monitoring, and oversee financial and programmatic reporting to USAIDI and Indiana University.

Minimum Education Requirements:

MS/MA in public health or related field; or PhD/MO or equivalent degree.
Minimum Experience: 7-9 years of relevant experience (5-7 with a PhD/MD) with international development programs including 3-5 years of managerial experience.
Overseas field experience is required.
Must be able to travel within the project area as well as the ability to travel internationally as needed.
Must have sensitivity to the cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues.
Must have knowledge of strategic planning, administrative and financial management systems.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must have experience in the design, implementation, management and leadership of public health/international development programs funded by the US government or other international donors.
Fluency in Kiswahili, and familiarity with PEFFAR are preferred.Apply on-line at http://www.hra.iupui.edu/.

Position Number 00036346.

IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator and affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities.

The Academic Model Providing Access To Health Care (AMPATH) is a project under the auspices of Moi University School of Medicine and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in HIV Prevention and Care.

Besides the MTRH site, AMPATH also runs satellite clinics at 25 outreach sites in Rift Valley, Nyanza & Western provinces.

There are several on-going studies on site including community and clinical trials, epidemiological, basic science, social and behavioural studies.

Investigators use existing electronic databases to select cohorts for prospective studies, retrospective reviews including preliminary studies and case studies.

Regional data from East and Central Africa is also used in operations Research.

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the following vacant position in AMPATH Program.

Post: Research Data Manager - AMPATH
1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Program manager for Research, the incumbent will among others be responsible of the following:-

Liaise with the Clinicians and the Biostatisticians in retrieving data and organizing data for various Research questions from the databases.Ensure quality data for analysis by cleaning Research data retrieved from the databases and document necessary corrections.Perform preliminary analysis to identify potential data anomalies.Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to Ministry of Health and funding agencies.Create summary reports for various Research questions, review data management documentation and make updates as necessary.Archive Research data.Contribute to the design of protocols, which define what and when data are to be collected.Design and approve forms on which data are collected.Train clinical Research associates to help improve the quality of the data being collected.Perform Quality Assurance checks.Produce summaries and listings of safety and efficacy data.Advise and perform appropriate queries from the databases and assist in development of associated databases and ensuring they meet requirements for the entry and reporting of clinical data.Test new processes and systems for the management of clinical data.Any other duties as may be assigned.Qualifications

The ideal candidate must:-

Must hold Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Mathematics or related field from a reputable university. Masters in Statistics or Mathematics will be an added advantageMust possess statistical and computer experience of more than 1 year.Must be proficient in statistical software e.g. SAS, SPSS, STATA, S-Plus/R, EpiInfo and spreadsheets.Must be proficient in data analysis, interpretation and manipulation of data, have knowledge of database management and retrieval methods.Must be conversant with word processing, PowerPoint presentation as well as other MS Office applications.Should possess good oral and written communication in English and problem solving skills.Research experience will be an added advantageCandidates are reminded to advise their referees to submit their letters of Reference before the closing date.

Terms of Employment

The successful candidate will be employed on a 1-year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances. Candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of current remuneration to:-

The Program Manager
P. O. Box 4606 - 30100
Eldoret

So as to reach him not later than 3rd November 2010.

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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