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  • Posted: Mar 28, 2018
    Deadline: Apr 9, 2018
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    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
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    Data / Qi Coordinator

    Program Description: Family AIDS and Education Services (FACES) is collaboration between the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and University of Washington (UW) – and other affiliated institutions.

    Family AIDS Care and Education Services (FACES) program, is a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment program managing many sites within in Kisumu County.

    FACES program is seeking for a self-motivated and proactive individual to fill the vacancy below:

    Position: Data / QI Coordinator

    Vacancy No. FN-005-01-2018

    Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Data Manager

    Duty Station: Kisumu

    Duration: 1 year Renewable Contract as per KEMRI Scheme of Service.

    The first 3 months is a probation period

    Position Summary: In collaboration with the FACES monitoring and Evaluation Manager Conducts studies and analyzes data to evaluate the performance in quality improvement.

    Analyzes, develops and implements improvement activities to increase compliance rates and Leads and participates in special projects, as directed.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Provide program leadership in formulating techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data
    • Devise and implement efficient and secure procedures for data handling and analysis with attention to all technical aspects (electronic and non- electronic health facilities) including weekly data backups
    • Support Data Quality Officers/MLE Officers in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to program standards
    • Responsible for IeDEA data management and reporting
    • Supervise sub county data quality officers and ensure they carry out facility data audits
    • Work closely with the MLE Department in auditing and validation of the DHIS/DATIM and FACES DHIS 2 database
    • Work closely with MOH counterparts, including health facilities site visits to ensure systems are in alignment with HMIS standards and to strengthen health facility systems capacity
    • Ensure OpenMRS/KenyaEMR, eFTCR, eMCHR, RedCAP databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses
    • Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them (new technologies, upgrades etc.
    • Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications in collaboration with regional data quality officers
    • Work closely with MLE Coordinator to support EMR sites reporting and registers e.g MOH 731, Green card, Bluecard, MOH 361A, MOH 361B and other supplemental forms
    • Participate in design and validate databases including designing or testing logic checks
    • Design systems for receiving, processing, or tracking data
    • develop work instruction manuals, data capture guidelines, or standard operating procedures
    • Plan and facilitate on technical procedures or program usage to FACES and MOH staff
    • Manage Sub county data quality Officers department while overseeing EMR data entry and accuracy at program level
    • Assist with reports and data extraction when needed
    • Create and enforce policies for effective data management
    • Represent FACES and participate in SI related regional and national meetings and forums as requested
    • Provide healthcare Quality Improvement and support in at county, sub-county and facility levels
    • Engage with the Ministry of Health sub county level health management teams and other stakeholders to support quality improvement work in line with the Kenya HIV Quality Improvement Framework (KHQIF) and Kenya Quality Model for Health (KQMH)
    • Develop and update materials for Quality Improvement trainings, learning sessions and coaching activities
    • Conduct Quality Improvement training to regional Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) in selected sub-counties
    • Train sub-county level health management teams to be quality improvement coaches.
    • Mentor quality and work improvement teams at healthcare facilities
    • Conduct routine healthcare facility audits on quality improvement
    • Prepare monthly QI reports and updates.

    Required Qualifications: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Social science, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics.

    Required Experience: Minimum of 3 year’s relevant work experience preferably in a clinical research setup

    Other Required Skills

    • Must be competent in computer statistical packages i.e. SPSS, SAS or STATA
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and timelines.
    • Ability to represent findings and conclusions effectively in appropriate tabular, graphic and written formats.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues, public and private sector officials and regional professionals

    Method of Application

    All applications to be done through email by 9th April 2018 latest by 5pm.

    Applicants should attach the following:

    • A cover letter stating current position (if applicable); and date available to start working for the program
    • A current CV including email and mobile phone contact information,
    • Name and phone number for two professional referees,
    • Two letters of recommendation and certificates,
    • A copy of the latest pay slip (if applicable).

    Other Required documents to attach

    • A copy of Identity card
    • A copy of Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) clearance Certificate
    • A copy of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax clearance certificate
    • A copy of clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance Certificate
    • A copy of Certificate of Good Conduct

    Please write the Vacancy Number, and Position applied for in the subject Line of the application letter.

    NOTE: KEMRI or any of its programs, Studies or Projects does not solicit for Money or any form of reward for a Job applicant to be considered for employment.

    Any such requests should be immediately reported to the HR department.

    Any job applicant who tries to corrupt our employee during any stage of the staff hiring process will be disqualified.

    KEMRI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the Youth, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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