Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Community Strategy) Job in Kisumu Kenya

Program Description: Family Aids Care and Education Services (FACES) is a collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). It is a dynamic comprehensive HIV prevention, research, care and treatment program in Kenya. 

It is a rapidly expanding program. Due to its continued growth, the program is seeking motivated, pro-active individual to fill the following vacancy:
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Community Strategy 

(1 Position) 

Vacancy.No.FN2-010-12

Location: Based in Kisumu with frequent travel to Suba, Rongo, Migori and Nyatike Districts

Key Requirements

Minimum of Degree in social sciences, Public Health, Statistics or related field from a recognized university

Experience in the implementation and evaluation of Community Health Strategy is required.

Professional training in M&E required

Must be computer literate. Strong knowledge of Excel and basic statistics is required; demonstrated skill in statistical analysis, SPSS, MS Access and other databases formats strongly desired.

Ability to interpret evaluation and analysis results and provide useful feedback to the community i.e. disseminate/convert M&E jargon into a language that can be understood by the community.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong English writing skills required

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Provincial Technical Advisor for Social Science and technically to the Program M&E/Data Manager, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

Provide technical assistance to MOH to build their capacity and investment in Community Units and district level M&E activities with an emphasis on data quality, harmony, and efficient use of CHWs and CHEWs reports

Provide technical support to MOH and FACES teams to routinely monitor program goals and contribute to work plans to ensure achievement of goals.

Build the capacity of CHEWs to collect , accurately complete and utilize the monthly CHEW summary reports

Employ standardized approaches to data capture and reporting including setting up and maintaining databases

Verify and ensure that the submitted reports are entered into the District Health Information System (DHIS)

Carry out Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) at select sites each month

Train and mentor CHWs, CHEWs, Community Strategy Focal persons and DCCLOs on Ministry of Health community registers

Work with sites/community units to improve their data accuracy

Mentor sites on how to track and post their own performance based on their monthly reports on Community Chalk Boards

Based on the information posted on the Chalk Boards, the M&E officer should be able to inform the Community Dialogue and action days.

Ensure that monthly reports are submitted to the District Health Information Officers(DHRIO)

Carry out routine evaluations as needed

Prepare, write and submit monthly M&E reports to the line manager and technical manager

Conduct other monitoring and evaluation activities as required.

Applications must include the following:

A cover letter stating current work (if applicable), current salary and date available to start work on the project

A current CV with names and telephone contacts for at least 2 referees

Copies of academic and professional certificates and copy of the latest pay slip

At least two recommendation letters, preferably from previous employers

All applications must be delivered or posted so as to reach the following address of e-mailed to HRFACES@kemri-ucsf.org by by Friday 22nd June 2012.

Human Resources Manager
KEMRI -RCTP Program,
Lumumba Health Centre,
P. O Box 614-40100, 

Kisumu