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Afya Ziwani is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, and Nyamira counties. The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” targets.

PATH is seeking to recruit a Data Officer for Afya Ziwani for a period of twelve (12) months, to provide routine data management operations including supporting timely data collection and entry, performing data quality checks at all data points, data processing, in-depth data analysis and managing the project database (PRISM). Further, he/she will provide support to research data collection and analysis efforts by the project including special initiatives, outlined surveys, studies and evaluations. S/he will participate in preparing for and playing a key role in monthly data review meetings. This position is based in KISUMU.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under guidance of Data Manager, participate in all aspects of data management including designing of data collection instruments; designing and maintaining project databases; planning and conducting data analyses, interpretation and dissemination; assessing data quality.
• Ensure data quality through data validation checks, including discrepancy/inconsistency checks, real-time data monitoring and data cleaning in project PRISM database.
• Ensure quality data entry into DATIM.
• Ensure timely data collection, entry, review and collation of project data – both from health facilities and the community.
• Under the guidance of Data Manager and technical team leads, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis and presentation.
• Contribute to development of in-depth analysis of Afya Ziwani project data for publications, advocacy, proposal writing and presentation to various audiences as need arises.
• Assist in writing/editing guidelines/SOPs for data entry, management and analysis .
• Provide technical guidance in strategies for improving the quality of data from health facilities and the community, and overall data dissemination and utilization at project level.
• Responds to data requests from the project technical team in a timely man.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, statistics, information systems or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing direct data management technical support with specific experience in HIV/TB projects.
• Working knowledge of DATIM, PEPFAR reporting systems and DHIS2.
• Experience managing large and complex data sets.
• Excellent computer skills including high proficiency in Excel.
• Proven experience and familiarity with MOH/GOK EMR and other electronic data systems.
• Excellent understanding of database design and development, database programming (in Access, SQL).
• Experience and skills in the DHIS2 framework, EMR and the National HMIS system, including knowledge of MOH data collection tools.
• Knowledge of and interpretation of key indicators in HIV/AIDS programming  .
• Excellent data management and analysis skills.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.

_ PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law._

Associates degree, B.A./B.S. preferred. Up to one year of experience. MUST INCLUDE COVER LETTER IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

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