Technical Officer- Reaching Every At-risk Community and Household with Malaria Services (REACH Malaria) at PATH

Responsibilities:

• Support the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning officer in program monitoring and implementation at County, sub-County and Community level.
• Participate in development and implementation of work plan and budget.
• Analyze data to assess program outcomes, and impacts, and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of M&E activities and documentation.
• Collaborate with County and Sub-County HRIOs in ensuring accuracy and reliable reporting of malaria program data from facility and community level.
• Provide continuous technical and mentorship support to health care workers on data management processes, data analysis skills and interpretation of indicators to meet PMI REACH Malaria and MOH program requirements.
• Continuously strengthen capacity of health care workers at county, sub-county, and community levels on use of KHIS and other community MoH data systems.
• Participate and provide technical backstop in relevant forums at county level such as malaria technical working groups, planning, and data review meetings.
• Contribute to the conceptualization and development of approaches for project MEL activities including development of tools. 
• Perform routine data quality assessments to ensure project reports are accurate.
• Work with PMI REACH Malaria and PATH consultants to implement training, services, and programs.
• Maintain partnerships on behalf of PMI REACH Malaria with MoH, donors, and other partners.
• Support documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learn.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences, Development Studies, Public Health, or a related field.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation in malaria/health programs will be an added advantage.
• Experience working with MoH personnel and good knowledge of health systems and programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.
• Computer skills, including demonstrated hands-on-experience with MS Suite-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA).
• Strong data analysis, skills, and experience with DHIS2 systems including Kenya Health Information System and digital data visualization tools.

Knowledge: (functional or technical):

• Basic understanding of malaria and health related issues, with a national focus is necessary.
• Excellent understanding of USAID programs.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple requests, meet deadlines, and work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills.
• Training and capacity-building methodologies for frontline health workers
• Possess up-to-date knowledge, skills and attitude and can impact this on others.