Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Operations)

ICAP of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.

This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Operations

Location: Nairobi

Overall Job Function:

To provide technical support in the planning and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities within HIV care and treatment program at ICAP-supported facilities in coordination with the Ministries of Public Health and Sanitation and Medical Services.

The appointee will work closely with the in-country Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities within the HIV program
• Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools for ICAP programs
• Audit and troubleshoot M & E systems within the HIV program at MOH health facilities
• Build capacity through training and mentorship programs for monitoring and evaluation at MOH facilities
• Participate in stakeholders activities to ensure incorporation of monitoring and evaluation into programs for HIV prevention, care and treatment
• Contribute to targeted public health evaluation and research including proposal writing, training, monitoring, analysis and dissemination of findings
• Serve as a resource in the evaluation of ongoing HIV/AIDS programs and in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS

Requirements:

• Advanced Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, international health, or related discipline
• At least 5 years professional experience in monitoring and evaluation systems, with at least 3 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV programs
• Strong data management and analysis skills
• Strong supervisory and management skills
• Excellent analytical and information management skills, with advanced proficiency in relational databases

All applications including a current CV (attachments bearing both your names and the job title), telephone number and referees should be sent to the HR and Administration Manager, ICAP icap.vacancies@gmail.com on or before 26th August 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ICAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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