NASCOP Data Management Assistants Jobs Kenya (4 Posts)

Data Management Assistants Job at NASCOP

JG ‘K’ – 4 POSITIONS
Location: UASIN GISHU COUNTY, BARINGO LAIKIPIA AND NAIROBI COUNTY

National AIDs and STI Control Program (NASCOP) is a Unit under the Ministry of Health that works to strengthen and support prevention of HIV, Care and Treatment services at County and Sub-County health facilities. This program is part of the Ministry of Health initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from Global Fund against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria through the National Treasury.

The Ministry plans to recruit several staff to support the implementation of activities at both National and County levels. The contract period is one year which is renewable yearly subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

Working under the overall guidance of the County AIDS and STI Coordinator (CASCO). The Data management assistant (DMA) will assist the county health teams in data collection, analysis and report writing of HIV reports. In addition, they will undertake surveillance activities as required by the Counties and NASCOP including generation of progress update reports.

They will report to the County AIDS and STI Coordinator (CASCO) and work closely with the County Health Records Information Officer and the County Health Management Teams.

Duties for the Data Management Assistants Job

• DMA’s will assist the CASCOs to follow up on data uploaded into the DHIS to ensure optimal reporting and completeness of county data.
• DMAs will assist the CASCOs to analyze county relevant data to enable county review fora.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all HIV/AIDS programs activities
• Participate in surveillance activities at the County and national level
• Follow-up County /health facilities which are having difficulties in reporting (Incomplete, irregular, untimely reports)
• Any other duties assigned by the CASCO from time to time

Data Management Assistants Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: Health related Economics, Statistics, Information technology or any other related qualifications.
• Experience in Data Management in the Ministry of Health and health care settings, computer skills, proficiency in statistical packages and knowledge on use of the DHIS portal will be an added advantage.

How to Apply
Submit hardcopy application of your current CV, certified copies of professional certificates and a copy of ID to NASCOP reception at Afya Annex, near KNH grounds, during office hours on or before 31st October, 2017.

Also send soft copies of your applications and necessary attachments to globalfund@nascop.or.ke.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.