Thursday, December 8, 2011

PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR, DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST JOBS IN KENYA

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to
supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
We are seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in the APHIAPlus Nairobi
Coast project.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR (Re advertisement)

Nairobi

Role Purpose
The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will have the primary responsibility for the design,
planning, and supervision of the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities that
measure the overall performance of the APHIAPlus Nairobi – Coast project against set
objectives.
S/he will generate and implement annual Performance Monitoring Plans, liaise with USAID
Strategic Information Team and with MOH counterparts in the two provinces in order to
design interventions that support strengthening of monitoring capabilities in the provincial
health system.
The role will include designing and then commissioning consultants to conduct surveys and
special studies.

Job Requirements
• A Masters degree in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology,
or related field with over five years relevant work experience.
• Significant experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems
for large scale health sector related integrated health programs, preferably USAIDfunded.
• Experience in overseeing the development of data management systems
• Demonstrated ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of
national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and other
institutional partners.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional
and district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for planning
and management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate and
communicate research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and
other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and management skills

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing
current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include
daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (Re advertisement)
Nairobi

Role Purpose
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, s/he provides the technical expertise to
implement different stages of data and database management in line with the needs of the
overall monitoring, evaluation, research and reporting framework of the project.
S/he manages the integrity of the databases, translates information requirements of program
managers in the desired data architecture, develops processes to link and analyze data from a
variety of data sources.
S/he provides guidance for designing, development and use of data capture tools.
The role will ensure use of standard national and project specific tools to collect, analyze and
synthesize data.

Job Requirements
• A Bachelors Degree in IT or a data management related field with 5-7 years
progressive work experience.
• Proven experience in database design, development, implementation, documentation
and management using a variety of tools including SQL-compliant relational
databases
• Experience with the design and support of high standards for data quality and security
in large, multi-user data management systems
• Demonstrated experience with Health Management Information Systems;
• Working knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK data requirements
• Good planning and organizational skills


Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing
current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include
daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST
LOCATION: NAIROBI

Role Purpose
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, the position will support in the design
and implementation of M&E systems and activities within the project. S/he will assist;
project staff and partners in data collection, analysis, and presentation, including leading the
design and operationalization of systems and tools. The role will work closely with MOH
counterparts and prepare regular reports for USAID. S/he will also design and conduct
operations research, and participate in project midterm and final evaluations, and oversee
M&E staff.

Job Requirements
• A graduate degree in quantitative social science or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years work experience in monitoring and evaluation in the health sector
• Applied skills in Monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Knowledgeable of challenges faced in Kenya in the areas of HIV/AIDS, RH/FP, MCH,
OVC is preferred.
• Familiarity with M&E software and data management skills are essential for this role.
• Good collaboration and team participation skills.
• Excellent written (report writing), oral, presentation and interpersonal
communication skills
• Knowledgeable/experienced in computer applications, in particular MS Office, Excel,
PowerPoint, Internet etc.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing
current and expected salary clearly indicating the location they are applying for and include
daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org.
Closing date for applications is 16th December 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer