Kisumu, Kenya
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The World at Abt
Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.
We are a team of 4,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.
To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.
Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.
The Opportunity
As a PMI Evolve MEL Database Manager, you will be responsible for managing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning functions. You will play an important role in ensuring the project has high quality data within our MEL systems to measure our progress towards intended results and informing evidence-driven decisions. You are part of our MEL team and support efforts to ensure our program staff and key stakeholders have access to the data they need, when they need it. The position requires frequent travel to vector control implementing counties for routine monitoring, program supervision and frequently communicates with country and global support team staff to report on vector control campaign
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Assists with supervising data collection staff in the field and data entry clerks at data centers.
Contributes to the project’s work in health information systems strengthening, and in ensuring alignment between project data and country level HMIS, as appropriate.
Assists in development of Standard Operating Procedures for field activities.
Participates in the collection, cleaning, analysis, and reporting of data according to the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning expectations.
As appropriate, supports periodic internal data quality assessments (DQAs) and prepares the project for possible external DQAs to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability, and timeliness of all performance data, identifying gaps and suggesting corrective actions on time.
Trains and supervises project staff in the appropriate use of the DHIS2-based system.
Develop database training materials for various audiences, including seasonal data entry personnel, PMI Evolve project staff, and external stakeholders, such as National Malaria Control Program and PMI Mission staff. This includes training temporary VC staff on appropriate methods of data collection, entry, reporting, and quality.
Supports the configuration, maintenance, testing, and routine support of a DHIS2 based monitoring and evaluation system including mobile data collection systems, and other digital tools used during project implementation.
Tests and maintains functionality of the MEL database, including performing periodic updates and improvements.
Collects, analyzes, and presents program data for project staff, partners, counterparts, and donors.
Manages and supports the necessary systems and tools required to support successful data collection and management, including the preparation of mobile devices and/or data centers in support of comprehensive data collection.
Oversees the configuration and deployment of mobile-based supervisory data collection, bulk SMS job aides, and daily performance monitoring using mobile technologies.
Provide device specifications and quantities for all necessary IT materials, such as laptops and phones, for vector control (VC) campaigns.
As needed, coordinate with the entomology team on data collection and analyses
Foster an environment that values data for decision making purposes.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirement:
Bachelor’s + 5 years or master’s degree with 3 years or PHD with zero years’ experience
Preferred Requirements:
Master desirable.
At least three year of relevant work experience which includes database management, monitoring & evaluation, or other relevant social science activities.
A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in database management.
Familiarity with monitoring & evaluation activities and processes.
Good understanding of data analytics tools and software (SPSS, Stata, R).
Proficiency in at least one of the common data management software or other relational databases languages (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS-Sql).
Familiar with visualization reporting tools (DHIS2 analytics, Tableau or Power BI).
Knowledge of health project implementation in general, with a focus on malaria prevention programs with PMI or USAID very desirable.
Prior experience working with mobile data collection tools very desirable (DHIS2 mobile, CommCare, ODK, KoboCollect, Ona, etc.)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and work well in a team setting
Fluency in English and Swahili.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree + Five years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Three years of relevant experience, or PhD
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
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