Job Opportunties at Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops - 7 Positions

Reporting directly to the Board of Ad hoc Commission for AIDS Relief, the internal audit position will independently evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk management and control systems within KCCB KARP.

S/he will provide regular feedback to KARP management on the effectiveness of these systems, together with costed and detailed action plans to address any areas of weakness or non

S/he will play a leading role in supporting internal and external audits while also supporting Local Partner Treatment Facilities (LPTFs) to strengthen their compliance with donor and KCCB rules and regulations.

S/he will manage the risk register and report regularly on mitigation actions taken against agreed indicators; the review of policies and systems required to support the management of risk; the independent investigation of key areas of concern that arise; and review of Board compliance.

Reports to: Report directly to the Board, KCCB Ad Hoc Commission on AIDS Relief
Location: Kisumu

Internal Auditor Job Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, conduct, report and follow up internal audit assignments on time, to a high standard and within budget.
• Develop an annual plan to undertake quarterly reviews in each of the KCCB KARP’s 5 main areas of operation: Western, Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay and Kisii/Migori.
• Assist in evaluating internal control issues affecting both program and support operations for potential risk exposures; participate in monitoring of the control environment and identifying significant control issues.
• Assist in developing, implementing and maintaining a risk-based audit plan to address controls necessary for achievement of KCCB KARP’s strategic, operational and programmatic objectives.
• Coordinate across internal teams and external resources to provide assurance of internal controls over key operational, financial management, business processes, information systems, compliance and reporting functions of KCCB KARP.
• Complete periodic reviews of LPTFs and KCCB KARP’s Accounting/Finance and Procurement procedures and guidelines; develop recommendations on improving and re-defining policies and procedures to enhance internal controls, compliance and internal/external reporting.
• Participate in conducting risk assessment reviews and regular site visits to implementing partners to evaluate and monitor internal control systems and assess compliance.
• Perform internal review engagements (including planning, fieldwork, exit meetings, reporting and monitoring of recommendations), as directed by Program Director.
• Provide periodic reports on internal audit activity, including summaries of observations, findings and recommendations impacting KCCB KARP’s control environment.
• Contribute to the development of a training program and conduct trainings to KCCB KARP program and support staff and implementing partner organizations, including training on fraud risk, prevention and detection, internal controls and process improvements.
• Continuously reinforce effective utilization of KCCB KARP’s core accounting, procurement and other business systems to ensure transparency and accountability in reporting workflows, internal controls and compliance.
• Provide analytical support to external audit matters, including donor directed statutory and financial audits, local government audits, reviews and inquiries.
• Manage the Risk Register ensuring that top key risks are identified by KCCB KARP’s management. Ensure that these strategic risks are reviewed regularly and that the relevant content owners follow up on their respective action points in a timely manner.
• Build the capacity of KCCB KARP staff to understand and apply relevant KCCB policies (fraud, whistleblowing, procurement, finance, etc.), donor compliance regulations and Government of Kenya legislation. Deliver workshops and presentations as required to disseminate information and to train staff.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications for the Internal Auditor Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.
• Hold a recognized professional accounting certification (e.g. CPA, ACMA, CGMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, IIA).
• Be a registered with a professional body
• Minimum of four years external or internal auditing experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, auditing, financial records and transactions.
• Must have hands-on experience working with accounting and other financial software.
• Must have thorough knowledge of audit and compliance requirements of US Government funded projects.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications.
• Must have Ability to write clear concise and accurate audit reports in English.
• Familiar with integrated accounting systems.
• Familiar with computer aided audit techniques.
• Flexible work attitude with ability to work productively in a team.
• Ability to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors and site teams.
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity
• Detail oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities
• Result oriented
• Self-Driven
• Good knowledge of Social teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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The ICT Officer’s primary responsibility will be to ensure all ICT activities within the organization are functional.

S/he will undertake a wide range of ICT duties to include driving the use of technology in the organization, providing effective IT systems, helping develop and implement IT standards and policies, and providing technology support and solutions to meet the needs of the organization and health facilities.

It requires an enthusiastic individual who has a good understanding of all aspects of ICT, as well as a general knowledge of Microsoft Solutions and ERP applications and supporting ICT systems.

ICT Officer Job Responsibilities

Equipment

• Configure and deploy new and refurbished workstations, laptops and peripheral equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, update and maintain workstations and laptops.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot printers/copiers as well as manage toner requests.
• Setup and support audio/visual equipment for presentations and trainings on and off site.
• Install and configure peripherals including scanners, external drives, monitors and other peripheral hardware.
• Removal/disposal of non-functional equipment as per organizational policies.
• Provide software and system troubleshooting and support.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and update operating systems and user applications.
• Proactively schedule software upgrades and patching.
• Assure that all software is licensed and keep record of licenses.
• Track license and support contracts to include notification of renewal timeframe to management.

Network

• Monitor network to ensure network functionality and availability to all system users.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cables, wireless and other network infrastructure.
• Support existing/new servers and administer access rights for all users in the office.
• Develop and maintain the organizations Website and Intranet by providing and maintaining content and designing the look and feel.

Security

• Maintain local and server based anti-virus software.
• Develop and implement an effective backup and disaster recovery strategy to insure against loss of data through error, abuse, malfunction or disaster
• Inform and train users and management in how to adhere to security ICT policies.
• In case of virus infection clean out affected equipment.

Users

• Ensure computer is set up prior to new hire start date and any related moves.
• Handle the relocation of computer equipment as a result of office or personnel changes.
• Request and setup new user accounts and email accounts (in collaboration with ICT Support – KCCB).
• Troubleshoot, and repair user accounts and email accounts, assist in resetting passwords.

Systems Planning

• Participation in research and recommendation of improved infrastructure processes and technologies to include growth planning.
• Provide procurement assistance including, but not limited to, researching solutions, engaging with potential vendors, making recommendations for product purchases and evaluating bids.
• Test new equipment and applications and provide thorough feedback.

Management of Vendor Services

• Work directly with vendors to schedule repairs and maintenance.
• Request and evaluate services with vendors and service providers.
• Work with ISP and other outside vendors to ensure dependable operations.
• Work with vendors and vendor supplied systems to track service requests through to completion.

Training

• Train new and current employees on computer software and ICT systems.
• Create material and presentations for trainings and reports.
• Assess user capacity and suggest trainings and areas in need of improvement.

Routine Administrative Tasks

• Create and maintain inventory, which may include hardware, software and various items such as laser printer cartridges and peripheral equipment.
• Maintaining documentation of processes, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Monitor and report ICT expenses.
• Assist with preparation of operating budgets based on estimated and actual expenditures for ICT systems and support needs.
• Keep ICT equipment, storage area and work area clean and organized.

Communication

• Manage KARP communication and online platforms including KARP website, photography, branding and social media platforms.
• Take lead in photographing and disseminating program related activities including human interest stories.
• Develop internal publications such as newsletters, releases, email announcements, planned publications, on-line, intranet, video, special projects and assignments.
• Create rich and creative content that is optimized for search engines.
• Participate in developing high quality Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
• Maintain documentation management system (hard copy and on network).
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.
• Experience in a busy communication and ICT environment.
• Working experience in donor funded public health program is an added advantage

Qualifications for the ICT Officer Job

• A minimum of a degree in Information Technology or Computer Science with demonstrable practical skills in
• Information Management and ICT.At least three Reports to: Deputy Director – Science and Informatics
• Proficiency in the use of ICT particularly in development of web‐based solutions, maintenance of websites,
• Network administration and working with databases

Personal Attributes

• Solutions focused
• Integrity
• Self-driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented
  Adaptable
• Resilient
• Result oriented
• Team Player/leader
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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This role is responsible for overseeing the procurement function to ensure that all procurement is undertaken as per laid down laws, rules and regulations, while enforcing transparency and accountability in the procurement process to ensure value for money.

S/he will work in close collaboration with site teams and KARP staff

Reports to: Human Resource & Administration Manager
Location: Kisumu

Procurement Officer Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to drive the implementation of procurement and supplies policies and plans aimed at cost effective acquisition of high quality, materials, goods and services.
• Prepare strategic procurement plans and budget outlining key activities to be undertaken, the projected cost, funding sources as well as expected outcomes.
• Develop and implement flexible and responsive procurement and stores management system for monitoring and tracking costs as well as maintaining up-to-date inventory of goods and services.
• Develop detailed tender specifications and performance standards to facilitate procurement of capital equipment, goods and services in strict compliance with the organizations approved policy as well as donor requirements.
• Provide oversight to sourcing in support of project activities and conduct training on procurement, sourcing, contracting responsibilities, ethics and general guidelines.
• Examine and re-evaluate existing contracts in line with performance.
• Perform risk analysis regarding supply contracts and agreements.
• Ensuring user departments adhere to procurement plans in line with budgets;
• Carrying out market surveys, monitor and evaluate performance of the supply chain function; Ensuring sound partnerships with suppliers, clients and relevant government agencies;
• Ensuring timely, efficient and effective procurement of goods, services and works, while strictly adhering to the procurement policy;
• Establishing, in liaison with the relevant departments and end-users, quality specifications of goods and services;
• Reviewing the supply chain to ensure it is efficient and effective
• Managing an annual supplier pre-qualification exercise;
• Managing the disposal of obsolete and disposable items.
• Secretary to the ad hoc disposal/procurement committee;
• Oversee the maintenance and safeguarding of procurement records and documents.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications for the Procurement Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management plus membership to a professionally recognized body.
• Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing and supplies management gained from a large organization.
• Working experience in donor funded public health program is an added advantage
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement / contracts principles, contracts administration and finance or accounting.
• Experience working under USG funded projects preferred.
• Flexible work attitude with ability to work productively in a team.
• Ability to work well independently to meet unexpected demands.
• Develop and maintain relationships with project staff, donors and site teams.
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.
• Basic computing skills
• Analytical
• Interpersonal
• Conceptual
• Presentation
• Negotiation

Personal Attributes

• High Integrity
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Result oriented
• Proven knowledge in computer skills
• Self-Driven
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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The SI Advisor will be responsible for leading the overall SI strategy for a faith-based HIV prevention, care and treatment project in Western Kenya.

The SI Advisor will work with the project team, sub-grant partners and GOK to identify and address facility-level and regional capacity gaps in M&E and SI.

He/She will develop and direct SI work plans and provide strategic guidance on SI capacity building and mentorship to both faith-based affiliated sites and KCCB KARP staff.

He/she will provide onsite mentoring and skills-building initiatives at both site and regions on HIV&AIDS SI issues.

Reports to: Deputy Director – Clinical Services and Delivery

Strategic Information Advisor Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to KCCB KARP and stakeholders on SI and M&E
• Develop – in conjunction with stakeholders – a realistic, accurate and cost-effective project M&E work plan and strategy in conjunction with program staff.
• Develop and refine existing clinic and community-based reporting systems, indicators for HIV care and treatment, training and improved enabling environment.
• Integrate HIV SI activities into wider HSS and strategic objectives at faith-based affiliated sites.
• Support HMIS/EMR(IQCare) to ensure timely and accurate entry of reports into the electronic data bases
• Take lead in analyzing and writing of monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual programmatic performance reports and their submission in stipulated deadlines
• Facilitates data auditing and verification to assure internal consistency and validity of project activity monitoring data reported by all sites, through quarterly data verification and auditing visits.
• Facilitate the interpretation and use of M&E data, through the regional level and facility level review meetings between the program, the county teams and health care workers.
• Facilitate implementation of capacity building courses through workshops and on the job trainings on monitoring, evaluation and reporting as required for data clerks and the health workers
• Provide guidance and support to the program in the implementation of monitoring tools, which will include, but not be limited to, data collection, analysis and reporting on program indicators;
• Supervise the Regional Data Managers working at the regions
• Liaise and manage relationships with clients/donors, government officials, and public and private sector organizations; serve as program SI representative on technical working group.
• Prepare written reports, strategy documents, presentations, models, analyses, and recommendations.
• Develop innovative SI toolkits and operating procedures and implement methodologies.
• Provide technical assistance to promote evaluation strategies to promote data usage and ownership that enhance program and services and enhance sustainability
• Coordinate with the CQI advisor to provide technical support to the program, the data clerks and health care workers in data utilization to inform continuous quality improvement.
• Participate and support in routine program review meetings and other reviews as required.
• Supervises the entry of verified KCCB KARP programmatic data that is compliant with all MOH/PEPFAR/OGAC/CDC reporting requirements for DATIM, DHIS, EMR and SIMS
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications for the Strategic Information Advisor Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology
• Masters in Science or Public Health or a related field
• 5 years’ experience in Strategic Information and Monitoring and Evaluation preferably with a USG funded program
• Analytical
• M & E skills
• Interpersonal
• Problem solving
• Conceptual
• Presentation
• Negotiation
• Proposal/report writing

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Self-driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented
• Adaptable
• Resilient
• Result oriented
• Team Player/leader
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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The Deputy Director-Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, is a senior member of the KCCB-KARP project leadership.

S/he will lead KCCB KARP’s strategic information portfolio and contribute actively to the use of data to inform program implementation, advocacy and planning.

His/her principal responsibilities will include planning, research, evaluation, monitoring and reporting.

The position will oversee KCCB KARP’s systems for capturing and analyzing program results to better understand organizational outcomes and impact.

The role involves developing systems to improve information flow and data use and providing analysis of KCCB KARP’s performance within the context of HIV response at national level.

S/he will identify opportunities for innovation in strategic information capture and use and will work closely with project and site to use information technology to improve our overall quality and impact. S/he will take autonomous responsibility for the results of his/her team.

Reports to: Program Director
Location: Kisumu

Science & Informatics Job Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership of strategic information and data demand and use including analysis of KCCB KARP’s contribution to and impact on the national HIV response; development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and evaluations.
• Provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of Strategic Information;
• Lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E;
• Analyse data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans;
• Work closely with the program team to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements;
• Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partner sites and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems;
• Undertake periodic reviews of program M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting.
• Providing inputs in the use of data to inform KCCB KARP’s operational planning processes to ensure cross departmental planning based on available information.
• Developing innovative strategies to strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation, analysis and reporting for various program components.
• Responsible for leading KCCB KARP’s evaluation activities by generating and providing evidence in priority areas to support improved program implementation and advocacy.
• Promoting organizational learning arising from KCCB KARP’s evaluation efforts.
• Developing an evaluation framework and carrying out program impact evaluation and preparing strategic documents/reports.
• Leading the monitoring & evaluation team in the preparation of various donor reports and ensuring high level of quality and timeliness in reporting.
• Leading the team to map the needs of partner sites and developing a training curriculum on Monitoring &
• Evaluation for program sub-recipients.
• Conducting innovative/operation research in thematic area and preparing report such as cost effectiveness/ efficiency analysis, etc.
• Disseminating research and program learnings through presentations and publications at national, regional and global levels.
• In conjunction with Program SMT, undertaking new program development, including the development of concept notes and project/program proposals.
• Developing strategic direction and work plans (as appropriate) for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and also contributing to KCCB KARP’s organisational strategic planning processes.
• Working closely with the SMT to establish, maintain and strengthen effective relationships between KCCB KARP and external institutions involved in HIV/AIDS programs, in particular those working in Monitoring and Evaluation, including key government agencies, donor agencies, NGO/civil society partners and research institutions.
• Participating, as requested by the Program Director, in relevant external committees, partnerships and TWGs.
• Carry out any other essential tasks related to KARP and General Secretariat’s goals that may reasonably be assigned.

Qualifications for the Science & Informatics Job

• MBChB, MD or BSN
• A Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Population Studies, Public Health or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience designing, and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for complex public health programs in developing countries.
• Working in a USG environment will be an added advantage.
• Excellent command of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of M&E issues related to improvements in quality integrated health services and support programs, particularly programs focusing on HIV and TB.
• Previous experience implementing and managing a rigorous M&E system including developing and monitoring performance monitoring plans that track performance as sub-results/results.
• Knowledge of data collection protocols to ensure accurate data collection and verification is essential, as well as an ability to identify data trends and communicate this information to allow for changes in program implementation.
• M&E experience in the health sector desired, particularly in health systems strengthening.
• Ability to write quality reports for donors.
• Knowledge of and experience in operational and/or implementation research experience highly desired.
• Past experience leading and building the capacity of M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables is desired.
• Extraordinary organizational, verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information.
• Excellent skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and DHIS2. Experience working with a statistical analysis software (STATA, SPSS, Epi Info or alike) highly desired.
• Experience with USG/PEPFAR programs/projects and reporting requirements required.
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with local governments, other program partners and counterparts.
• Previous Supervisory experience highly desired

Personal Attributes

• Integrity
• Self-driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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Reporting to the Deputy Director – Science and Informatics, this role will drive KCCB KARP’s DDIU agenda through quantitative, qualitative, and bio-statistical methods, including cohort, trend, and time to event analyses.

S/he will lead KCCB KARP’s data analysis and contribute actively to the use of data to inform program implementation, advocacy and planning. S/he will work in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), site teams and KARP staff.

Reports to: Deputy Director – Science and Informatics
Location: Kisumu

The DDIU Advisor will be skilled in mining data, and the application of inferential statistical methods to convert clinical and public health data into information for evidence-informed programming.

S/he will be well versed with the use of data mining tools, such as SQL and Access, and statistical applications, such as SAS and SPSS.

S/he will work closely with the SI Advisor and Regional Data Managers to support outcome measurement activities and ensure that data analyses support information needed by sites and KARP TA team to answer key questions and support decision making, and for quality improvement

Data Demand & Information Use Advisor Job Responsibilities

• Promote Data Demand and Information Use culture within KCCB KARP Program;
• Lead efforts to obtain, analyse and visualize data in ways that meet the information needs of targeted data users within KARP, LPTFs, donor as well as MOH;
• Work with the SI Advisor to mine data from disparate county data systems to:

1. Continuously use data for quality improvement;
2. Routinely review data for use to improve service delivery and clinical/public health decision support.
3. Increase the use of gender and age-disaggregated data in particular, and inferential statistics in general for evidence-informed management of the program.
4. Inculcate a culture of data demand and use, including the provision of routine high-level statistical analyses.

• Drive the performance dashboard review forums within KARP, regional teams, and sites;
• Assist LPTFs and regional teams to take ownership of their data and to analyze, share and use their data to drive decisions and quality improvement initiatives in all program areas;
• Work with KARP technical team and facility level teams to institutionalize DDIU tools, training curricula and approaches;
• Work across results areas to incorporate data use activities at project, management, facility/services, and community/advocacy levels.
• Ensure DDIU Trend analysis are routinely / quarterly disseminated and encourage use of them at both central, regional and LPTF levels;
• Train KARP TA team and LPTF staff in DDIU basic trend analysis /updating trends;
• Synthesize reports of progress against the Log Frame indicators and targets;
• Lead routine analysis of program data in preparation for data summaries for research abstracts and manuscripts.
• Co-design supportive supervision visit guidelines for the use of program data in decision making and build capacity of others to coach in data use promotion;
• Co-develop and conduct a regional rapid assessment of the organizational, technical and behavioral factors that affect decision making and building evidence on what works and what doesn’t when building and strengthening program information utilization;
• Review and propose additions /edits to existing data collection training materials and guidelines for data management and use;
• Coordinate and support program-led DDIU capacity building efforts;
• Engage with other implementing partners in regional capacity building efforts;
• Provide updates to the KARP team on work progress and contribute to activity reporting and success stories as needed;
• Provide regular feedback to senior technical managers, program and technical staff, on successes, challenges and lessons learned in implementation related to areas of technical expertise.
• Author and co-author abstracts and presentations for journals and conferences.
• Any other duties that may be reasonably assigned.

Qualifications for the Data Demand & Information Use Advisor Job

• Masters Level of Education in related field, e.g. MSc (Epidemiology/Biostatistics/Biometry).
• 3+ years’ experience in an analytic/statistical position for a PEPFAR project
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of PEPFAR reporting requirements.
• Appropriate software skills necessary to mine data from databases, such as SQL, or equivalent
• Appropriate software skills necessary to conduct, analysis of study data, such as STATA, SPSS, or equivalent
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required)
• Excellent coordination, and information management skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and skilled in change management, crisis management, and problem solving
• Software expertise with health information exchange standards and data visualization tools;
• Demonstrated capacity to mobilize, interpret, package and present data for decision-makers;
• Experience with delivering trainings, coaching, and mentoring with demonstrable success in strengthening capacity in others;
• Ability to identify problems, design interventions and oversee their implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.

Other Personal Attributes

• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Western Kenya and work under field conditions.
• Analytical
• Interpersonal
• Conceptual
• Presentation Integrity
• Self-driven
• Innovative
• Intelligent
• Detail oriented
• Resilient
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

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Incumbent will lead the development and execution of program level evaluations for activities under the Kenya AIDS Response Program (KARP).

S/he will work with central and site teams to help strengthen President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) evaluation by participating in the development and execution of site specific and program wide evaluations.

S/he will facilitate collaboration and communication within KARP by serving as the liaison, scientific and technical advisor for all KARP evaluation activities.

S/he will continuously improve the organization’s evidence base, measuring global results and progress towards agreed-upon results, produce actionable analyses to strengthen program implementation, diffuse findings to internal and external stakeholders via publications, abstracts and presentations, and contribute to resource mobilization through new grant applications.

Reports to: Deputy Director – Science and Informatics
Location: Kisumu

Evaluation Advisor Job Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and protocols, coordinate the development of sample size calculations, budgets, and timelines, and solicit funding when needed/appropriate.
• Draft evaluation-related documents (manual of procedures, CRFs and other data collection tools, SOPs, data monitoring report shells, etc.)
• Serve as a regulatory advisor to assist KCCB KARP and field sites in regulatory submissions to the donors, ERC and local IRBs.
• Coordinate with sites and other regulatory and data coordinating support staff in meeting the regulatory, laboratory, data management, and clinical site monitoring needs of protocols.
• Conduct site assessment visits and assist investigators in evaluation preparation activities, develop and monitor site-strengthening plans, develop protocol-training materials, and conduct protocol-specific training prior to evaluation start as needed/appropriate.
• Provide formal training and informal mentorship to field sites and program implementers in the design and analysis of evaluations; protocol development; informed consent development; and data monitoring reports.
• Review evaluation data as it is generated; assuring quality standards are met and maintained.
• Participate in monthly data monitoring calls with site evaluation teams and participate in the preparation of data as needed and appropriate.
• Serve as the lead in the development of evaluation concepts with other technical staff within KARP and external collaborators.
• Serve as a scientific liaison to the donor submission processes.
• Provides collaborative assistance to other program personnel that require the incumbent’s expertise.
• Analyze and evaluate effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of HIV and TB interventions using primary and secondary data, as well as population level data and HMIS data, as required.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a strategy for synthesizing and disseminating key results, programmatic lessons learned, methodologies developed and other evaluation outputs of the program.
• Collaborate with external institutions and evaluators working on relevant and related evaluation concepts to meet and share evaluation findings, policy implications and best practices.
• Document and disseminate evaluation findings and translate evaluation findings in to best practices and minimum standards within KARP program and externally. This entails:
• Overseeing ethical conduct of evaluations;
• Developing evaluation concepts, tool-kits, training materials and IRB submissions at both international and local levels;
• Presenting at international conferences and meetings and coordinate conference abstracts to highlight KARP evaluation findings at local, country, regional, and organizational-levels;
• Developing and disseminating evaluation briefs and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Carry out any other essential tasks related to KARP and General Secretariat’s goals that may reasonably be assigned.

Qualifications for the Evaluation Advisor Job

• MBChB or related field with a master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, behavioral sciences, population studies/demography, or public health.
• Evidence of publication in peer-reviewed journals preferred;
• A minimum of 8+ years professional experience in the design, analysis, dissemination, and management of evaluations pertaining to HIV/AIDS, TB, or other related infectious disease interventions in developing countries; PEPFAR-related experience would be advantageous.
• Should include experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
• A minimum of 8+ years professional experience in the design, analysis, dissemination, and management of evaluations pertaining to HIV/AIDS, TB, or other related infectious disease interventions in developing countries; PEPFAR-related experience would be advantageous.
• Public health program implementation in HIV and/or other infectious diseases;
• Protocol development and understanding of IRB and regulatory systems;
• Manuscript preparation & budget development
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences;
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures and to work independently;
• Demonstrated skills in the formulation, design, development and implementation of M&E frameworks and systems;
• Extensive knowledge and skills in the collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data;
• High-level computer skills, including strong data management and analysis skills, with ability to rapidly process and analyze data using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS, STATA and/or SAS, Epi-Info and qualitative analysis software;
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining close counterpart relationships, both governmental and in the partner community is highly preferred;
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles

Other Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and team building skills;
• Critical thinking: In reviewing trends, information, and outcomes, s/he will need to be able to deduce reasons for these results and consider alternative possibilities;
• Understanding of social trends: S/he will need to have a working knowledge of social trends for the community and patients served by KARP program you are working in.
• Proven ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and to produce reports and publications targeted at specific audiences;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English;
• High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present evaluation findings;
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Excellent networking skills;
• Excellent team player;
• Innovative, intelligent and detail oriented.
• Good knowledge of Social Teachings of the Church and Ethical Principles