Data Manager, Lodwar

Based in Lodwar, the Data Manager will work closely with provincial and district Ministry of Health (MOH) Health Records Information Officers in providing training and necessary support for data collection, analysis, dissemination, and use at all levels of health service delivery.

He/she will assist facility-based health workers and community-based groups to develop and maintain a system that facilitates use of data and information for their day-to-day functions and to track their own progress, compare their services to others, and better understand the value and meaning of the data they collect.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Statistics/Health Statistics required. Masters degree in biostatistics preferable.
• At least two years experience in monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS monitoring and familiarity with the PEPFAR indicators and MOH tools.
• Computer skills in word processing, spread sheets, and database management packages.
• Knowledge in management, maintenance, and troubleshooting computer systems including LAN preferred.
• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Fluency in Turkana language will be an added advantage

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Please apply on or before 16th March 2012

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