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Monitoring and Evaluation Associate Job opportunity in Nairobi, Kenya - ICF International

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:38 PM PDT


ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICFs Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Associate to join our team.

The Associate will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs to strengthening, integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Support development of health system and information requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation
  • Support the implementation of one unified integrated system and use of information
  • Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integrating the Community Health Information System
  • Support Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and tools for ensuring the quality of routine health information
  • Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
  • Support stakeholder participation in development of information use products
  • Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Advanced University degree i.e. Masters in Public Health (MPH), or Masters Degree in health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, international health, demography, biostatistics or monitoring and evaluation
  • 5 years professional experience working in health information systems with a demonstrated experience and understanding of stakeholder consultations, requirements analysis, indicator harmonization, data quality improvements and information use
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities
  • Excellent English oral ad written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/ D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001674 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26 August 2011.

HIS Technical Advisor Job vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya - ICF Macro

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:36 PM PDT


ICF Macro Health, Education and Social Programs.

Position: HIS Technical Advisor

Nairobi, Kenya

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide.

ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Technical Advisor Health Information Systems (HIS) to join our team. The HIS Technical Advisor will work on the portfolio of public health related M&E activities under USAID's technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.

The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving quality, availability and use of essential health services.

He/She will assist in providing technical inputs and oversight to the integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data entry, transmission and use.

Key function of this position will be capacity building among information systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility personnel.

The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:
  • Provide HIS technical inputs and oversight to systems requirements, analysis, design, specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation
  • Provide technical inputs and oversight in the integration and use of data management information into one unified integrated system
  • Provide technical, management and leadership oversight to USG partners PEPFAR reporting
  • Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting requirements for strengthening and integration of a Community Health Information System
  • Provide technical support to the Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and toots for ensuring the quality of routine health information
  • Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
  • Manage client and stakeholder relationships
  • Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed
Basic Qualifications:
  • Advanced University degree (PhD or MD, MPH or MPH) and experience in health informatics, computer science or social science field (international health, biostatistics, and epidemiology).
  • 10 years professional experience working in health information systems (health information strategy and policy, epidemiology, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems, design, development, roll out and/ or use
  • Demonstrated experience in organizational capacity building, collaboration with governments and non governmental entities
  • Excellent English oral ad written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V

To express interest, please visit our website and apply online to job requisition number 1100001661 at www.icfi.com/careers.

Apply by 26th August, 2011

Procurement Officers Jobs in Kenya - University of Nairobi

Posted: 14 Aug 2011 02:31 PM PDT


University of Nairobi

Applications are invited for the following positions:-

Procurement Officer
Grade EF

Procurement Department
AD /8/382/11

5 Posts
R&T

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors degree in Commerce, Economics or Business Administration (At least 2nd Class Honours, Lower Division).

They must also be in possession of a CIPS Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution.

They must be members of a professional procurement body.

They must have a least five (5) years experience in a middle level management position in a large organization.

They must possess outstanding management and administrative skills in procurement and Supplies and management and must also be well-versed in Public Procurement and Disposal Law and proven integrity record. They must be computer literate.

Under the direction of the College Principal, the successful candidates will be expected
to-Coordinate preparation and consolidation of Annual Procurement Plan Provide secretariat services to the College Procurement Committee Ensure that all procurement transactions are as per the Public Procurement and Disposal Act (2005) and Public Procurement and Disposal Regulations (2006) Advise on Public Procurement Law, among other duties.

Note:

1. Applicants should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-

R&T
The Deputy Registrar,
Recruitment & Training Section,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Friday, 19th August, 2011.
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