Strategic Information & Evaluation Officer Turkana at Elizabeth Glaser

Job Summary

Under the overall supervision of the Strategic Information and Evaluation Advisor, SIEO will support establishment, expansion and implementation of a robust monitoring and evaluation strategy/plan for the Timiza90 Project that compliments Implementation and Expansion of High Quality, Sustainable and Comprehensive HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Programs in Turkana County.

The Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer will work to ensure furtherance of the Timiza90 Project goals and objectives through continuous quality improvement, data quality assessments, technical assistance and capacity building to Timiza90 Project technical staff, health care workers, and data management staff based at the county, sub-county and facility level in support of strategic information activities.  S/he will provide oversight to the Data management officers and all other SI, M&E and data management components within the Timiza90 Project and at the facility level.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure regular, complete, accurate, timely and quality monitoring reports from health facilities on all required indicators
• Work closely with the EGPAF Project’s  Strategic Information and Evaluation Advisor or his/her designate and project technical team to manage all data entry related activities and ensure maintenance of up to date project data bases including DATIM, EKMS, etc. as needed
• Work with the Facility staff and County and Sub County Health Records and Information Officers to ensure timely data collection, collation and reporting into the DHIS
• Oversee joint DQA with the County and Sub-County HRIOs at supported facilities
• Conduct targeted mentorship and supportive supervision on documentation and reporting at supported facilities
• Support EMR implementation within EGPAF facilities in collaboration with health informatics lead IP.
• Support facilities to maintain up to date performance dashboards
• Provide timely feedback to the County, Sub-county and facilities for decision making
• Conduct monthly facility and sub-county data and performance review meetings for supported facilities
• Represent the EGPAF at County/Sub-county Stakeholder and Technical Working Group meetings

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelors/Diploma in Biostatics, Health Information Management Systems, IT, Health Records and Information or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning and a certificate in M&E related courses
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience on monitoring and evaluation and data management for a HIV program
• Familiar with NASCOP HMIS tools, DATIM and  other PEPFAR reporting requirements
• Experience in providing on site mentorship to health care workers on HMIS, cohort analysis and other SI related issues
• Experience in providing support to EMR  implementation at site level
• Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analysis reports. Experience in use of visual analytics tools is an added advantage
• Proficient in  statistical analysis packages (SPSS/STATA/R etc)
• Experience with managing and coordinating teams
• Ability to build and manage strong working relationships among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, high pressure team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload and demonstrate outcomes on strict deadlines
• Commendable knowledge & skill in monitoring & evaluation activities
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills