Data IT Officer – Nairobi – Christian Health Association of Kenya

Reporting lines: Reporting to the Strategic Information Coordinator

Key responsibilities
The holder of the position will offer IT support to ensure integration of Hypertension module into IQCare and other MR systems used in the implementing facilities.
S/he will also offer technical support system issues hence ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting by generating reports from different systems.
S/he should be able to analyse data, compile reports and provide feedback to the clinical team.
Facilitate strategic use of data and information so as to improve health service delivery

Qualifications
At least a Diploma in data processing / Diploma in Information Technology/Diploma in medical records with computer skills
Experience working with IQCare, excel, ACCESS and other database packages like SQL
Fast typing speed, attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
Good communication, organizational skills and team player with ability to multi task
Knowledge, skills and experience
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, self‐motivated, fairness and objectivity in problem solving
Computer programming knowledge
Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical softwares e.g. Epi info, SPSS, STATA, etc.
Familiarity with PEFPAR and MOH reporting systems e.g. KePMS and DHIS
Must be willing to travel extensively within Kenya
Minimum Education and professional requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of a graduate degree in information technology, computer science, statistics/biostatistics, public health/epidemiology, population studies/demography, or a related discipline
At least 3 years’ experience in M&E / strategic information
Post graduate qualification in M&E, HMIS or other relevant field will be an added advantage

Relationships
All staff in the CHAK Hypertension project
Other CHAK staff at the secretariat
Staff form consortium partners in for both hypertension and AFYA Jijini projects
Attributes
Attention to detail
Ready to work and meet deadlines
Team spirit
Takes personal responsibility for work and goes beyond call of duty to deliver

How to Apply
Applications with detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, names contacts of two referees should be addressed to:

The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100 GPO,
Nairobi

Email: secretariat@chak.or.ke or hr@chak.or.ke

Closing date for receiving all applications is 15th October 2015.

(Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview)

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