APHIAplus IMARISHA Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants

APHIAplus IMARISHA, funded by USAID, is seeking individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in the Northern Arid Lands. 

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River.  

Programmatic intervention areas focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning / Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

The positions report to the County Health Coordinator and will be based in the respective sub-counties (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera & Tana River)
 

Job Purpose:

To support the Health Ministries in strengthening the health information system.
 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to verify data from monthly reporting tools (Health Facility & Community) and support its entry into DHIS and KePMS;
• Jointly with DHRIO and HRIOs plan APHIAplus IMARISHA M&E supported activities;
• Raise field activity advances (FAA) for M&E related support to the ministry of health based on approved work plan and budgets;
• Ensure use of correct APHIAplus IMARISHA documentation during implementation of its supported activities (i.e. list of participants, reimbursements and claims);
• Monitor implementation of APHIAplus IMARISHA supported activities both by MOH staff and project staff, with regular updates to the project County Health Coordinator;
• Track monthly reporting rates of health facilities, Community Units and local implementing partners and give feedback to County Health Coordinator;
• Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs with filing and back-up of facility records and reports;
• Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to conduct stock inventory of MOH data collection and reporting tools and report the status to M&E officer;
• Ensure adequate availability of tools for community based data (CBHIS, OVC, HBC, BCC, Gender) and their proper use by local implementing partners;
• Participate in APHIAplus supported assessments, surveys and evaluations.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized Medical Training College plus experience working in a health facility, be a team player and a good communicator able to work under minimum supervision. 

Preference will be given to locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you would like to join this dynamic team please e-mail your application letter, CV and contact details of three work-related referees, quoting the position and reference numbers in the subject, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya - recruitment@amref.org or drop it at the nearest APHIAplus IMARISHA office in Garissa, Wajir, Lodwar or Isiolo, by Friday 28th September 2012. 

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.