Data Officer – OVC and DREAMS, Nuru Ya Mtoto Project at PATH

Responsibilities:

 Under guidance of MEL Advisor, participate in all aspects of data management including designing of data collection instruments; designing and maintaining project databases, CPIMS and DREAMS 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 databases, CPIMS and DREAMS databases.
• Digitization of prioritized Nuru Ya Mtoto project data collection tools.
• Generation of Nuru Ya Mtoto project level Monthly, Quarterly and Annually progress data tables for all indicators.
• Configure project PRISM database for entry of ad hoc data entry requests and respond to data requests from the donor and project technical team in a timely manner.
• Generation of CPMIS and DREAMS database Nuru Ya Mtoto project level monthly data quality reports for all indicators and provide technical guidance in strategies for improving the quality of data.
• Assist in writing guidelines/SOPs for data management and analysis for building the capacity of project staff in data management including analysis and use.

Required Experience

• Minimum, a degree in public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, information systems or related field
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience providing direct data management technical support with specific experience in HIV/TB projects.
• Working knowledge of CPIMS, DREAMS, DATIM, PEPFAR reporting systems and DHIS2
• Experience managing large and complex data sets
• 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).
• Knowledge of data visualization applications software like Tableau and Power BI
• Excellent knowledge of STATA and/or other statistical analysis package (SAS, SPSS, R)
• Knowledge of and interpretation of key indicators in HIV/AIDS (OVC, DREAMS)

Desired Experience

• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent data management and analysis skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work and deliver under intense pressure.
• Ability to work in a complex project implementation environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines, and intense pressure to perform.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Ability to collaboratively work with other project team members