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Duration

11 months contract

Overall Job Function

This role oversees the development, configuration and installation of the Ezesha99DOTS technology, Ezesha99Dots seeks to pilot digital adherence technologies (specifically Medication Adherence Sleeves) for Tuberculosis in Kenya. The ICT and M&E Officer will be responsible for providing ICT and M&E technical expertise in the development, roll out, routine system management of the DAT technology in collaboration with the TB ARC II team and NTP. He/she will also be responsible for the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning of the Ezesha99DOTS (DAT Activity) as per the donor requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

ICT technical support to the Project;

• Identification and engagement of a technology provider to support system set-up, customisation, pre-testing, commissioning, rollout and maintenance of the DAT technology/system
• Support installation and configuration of applications (hardware and software) including procurement of the ICT needs of the project as well as management of the cloud hosting of data from the system whilst ensure security, privacy and confidentiality of the project data
• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator, liaise with service providers for SMS bundling and airtime provision to different cadres of staff
• Routinely review User support (e.g. poor performance) and faults (e.g. system failure) occurring in the operation of hardware and software and determine course of action to reduce system downtime
• To receive, prioritise and respond to issue tickets and requests for support from end users at all levels

Monitoring and Evaluation technical support to the project;

• Support and participate in the implementation of project activities such as patient enrolment and registration into the system, support supervision visits to facilities implementing the technology
• In close collaboration with the project coordinator and the TB ARC II ICT Specialist, lead in the execution of the Ezesha99DOTs Project Monitoring and Evaluation plan as expected by CHS and the donor including but not limited to collating, consolidating, tracking and monitoring, analyzing, visual presentation of the reports and dashboards for project data
• In collaboration with the TB ARC II Nairobi Regional Officer, coordinate the review of the Ezesha99DOTS project performance during regular monthly and quarterly performance review meetings and experience sharing and dissemination forums in the count
• Support the project team in planning and implementing end of project evaluation, documentation processes including development and publication of relevant products
• Offer ICT and M&E technical expertise to NTP ICT section as required.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or related field
• Ability to understand the requirements of business and translate them technically
• Familiar with outside data sources and APIs
• Experience with MySQL and SQL server databases
• Experience in software development, and design including web applications
• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, C#, .Net, PHP
• Technical knowledge deploying complex web-based digital health systems and managing complex databases
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation support including data analysis and presenting statistical reports to different audiences
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and adhere to strict timelines/deadlines
• Poses good interpersonal ,communication and report writing skills
• Experience working in collaboration with the county or national governments.

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as  ICT and M&E Officer – Ezesha99DOTS (DAT Activity): CHS/HR/TBARCII/IMEO/01/2022 by 5.00PM February 18, 2022.

 Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Duration

11 months contract.

Overall Job Function

This role oversees the implementation of the Ezesha99DOTS Activity that seeks to pilot digital adherence technologies (specifically Medication Adherence Sleeves) for Tuberculosis in Kenya. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for providing DAT Activity management, coordination, and technical support to ensure implementation of the Ezesh99DOTS project. Specifically, he/she is responsible for day-to-day planning, coordinating and providing strong leadership and technical support to the DAT project team working in collaboration with the TB ARC II Regional Officers and County TB Coordinator-Nairobi County.

Duties and responsibilities

• Day-to-day coordination, management of implementation for the Ezesha99DOTS Project as per organization and donor guidelines to ensure that project is on time, within budget and achieves desired quality
• Oversee project monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Support routine monitoring of the project activities in collaboration with the M&E/ICT officer, the M&E specialist and the NTP ICT lead.
• Oversee timely submission of project reports as agreed with the donor and other stakeholders
• Ensure achievement of organization and donor targets
• Supervise direct reports and support them in delivery of project tasks
• Foster and coordinate cross-team collaboration within the project team and with the TB ARC II team
• To review analysed monthly and quarterly facility programmatic reports and provide feedback to the relevant stakeholders
• To contribute to budget preparations as well as to monthly, quarterly and semi-annual reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Play a lead role in capacity building activities such as didactic trainings, CMEs and other innovative training modalities to staff in supported facilities
• Oversee the establishment and management of relationships with Ministry, County, sub-county and Health Facilities, partners and stakeholders in the county of operation
• Assist with the conceptualisation, design and implementation of operational research related to the project
• Support in documentation of the project achievements including best practices, lessons learned and publications
• Additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Person specification

• A degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or equivalent health related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage
• At least five years’ experience in implementing health programs
• Experience in deploying digital solutions for tuberculosis programming at national  or county level is an added advantage
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
• Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain relationships with project staff, other partners, including ability to supervise staff
• Ability to use Word and PowerPoint to develop presentations and Excel for moderately complex spread sheets
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the subject title as  Project Coordinator – Ezesha99DOTS (DAT Activity) CHS/HR/TBARCII/PC/01/2022 by 5.00 PM, February 18, 2022.

 Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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Duration

10 months contract.

Overall Job Function

This role supports the implementation of the Ezesha99DOTS project that seeks to pilot digital adherence technologies (specifically Medication Adherence Sleeves) for Tuberculosis in Kenya. The project assistants will be responsible for providing technical support at sub-county and health facility level to ensure quality implementation of the Ezesh99DOTS project. Specifically, they will be responsible for on boarding of health facilities within Nairobi County for DAT, alongside the county and sub-county health management teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Onboarding of health facilities towards uptake of Digital Adherence Technologies for TB programming
• Day-to-day implementation for the Ezesha99DOTS Project as per organization and donor guidelines to ensure that activities are on time, within budget and achieve desired quality
• Support project monitoring, evaluation and reporting in liaison with the project coordinator and the M&E/ ICT officer, facility, sub-county, county management teams and TB ARC II team
• Ensure timely preparation of high-quality project reports in collaboration with the project coordinator
• To support logistical needs in relation to the Ezesha99DOTS project
• Technical input in capacity building activities such as didactic trainings, CMEs and other innovative training modalities to staff in supported facilities
• Participate in operational research related to the project
• Support in documentation of the project achievements including best practices, lessons learned and publications
• Additional responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Person Specification

• A degree in Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or equivalent health related field
• At least two years’ experience in implementing public health programs in counties
• Experience in deploying digital solutions for tuberculosis programming at national or county level is an added advantage
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation
• Ability to work well with others and develop and maintain relationships with project staff other partners
• Ability to use Word, Excel and PowerPoint to develop presentations, develop high quality reports and conduct basic data analysis
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Interested applicants are invited to email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees to vacancies@chskenya.org  clearly indicating the subject title as  Project Assistant – Ezesha99DOTS (DAT Activity): CHS/HR/TBARCII/PA/01/2022 by 5.00 PM, February 18, 2022.

Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.