Christian Health Association of Kenya Data Officer Jobs in Kenya
Organizational Profile
Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) is a national faith- based organization of the Protestant Churches, health institutions and programs from all counties of Kenya providing quality health care since 1946 through building of health systems, advocacy & partnership and community empowerment.
Job Profile:
CHAK is seeking an experienced data officer to support implementation of the BMGF funded program with the aim of Scaling up Products Introduction for MNCH service delivery in Kenya. The Data Officer will support strengthening of health information systems, data management and timely reporting and provide support to the implementing facilities. The Data Officer will report to the Programs Manager at CHAK secretariat.
Key Responsibilities:
Support information technology infrastructure and data management tools in implementing facilities.
Overall responsible for program Shelf-Life App (Commodity Management App for the implementing facilities).
Serves as the primary point person for all IT programming – related inquiries and troubleshooting.
Create and maintain data validation rules, queries/scripts and other data quality checks to improve data quality.
Support in timely monthly/quarterly and Ad hoc program reporting to the donor.
To provide support in the development and application of M&E tools in the project.
Support technical M&E needs at the implementation facilities and at the program level.
Conduct routine and periodic data quality audits for data quality assurance at facility levels.
Provide mentorship to facility staff on the appropriate use of RMNCH-related M&E data collection and reporting tools.
Support regular M&E capacity building activities in the project.
Increase health facilities demand for quality information, methods, and tools and facilitation of information use in decision making.
Support CHAK Central data repository systems.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, software engineering or related field or relevant experience.
Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programming.
Experience with SQL statistical analysis programs such as SAS, R or STATA.
Any programming language PL/SQL, python (an added advantage).
Skills in the use of web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Web trends etc.) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with relational databases (schemas, design) and XML is highly desirable.
At least two years’ demonstrated experience including developing and designing data sets, indicators, data elements and designing custom data entry screens for DHIS2.
Experience in developing health information systems, databases and reports.
An understanding of popular tools currently in the health sector such as ODK, REDcap, an added advantage.
Self-driven, innovative, a team player and strong interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Christian Health Association of Kenya Data Officer Jobs in Kenya
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