Academic Model Providing Access To Healthcare Telephone: /2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax:

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1 Academic Model Providing Access To Healthcare Telephone: /2P.O. BOX 4606, ELDORET Fax: rd December 2013 VACANCIES The Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATHPlus) is a program under the auspices of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) and Moi University whose aim is to provide sustainable efforts in access to health care. AMPATHPlus supports the Ministry of Health in eight (8) Counties of Western Kenya Region, with a catchments population of an estimated 3.5 million people. Applications are invited from qualified energetic candidates with ability to manage a large clinical care program for the following vacant positions:- a) MEDICAL OFFICER - 1 POST The successful candidate will be the Project Manager for the FLTR (Find, Link, Treat and Retain) program an effort to Find every HIV positive person in a selected catchment of 2 million persons. Duties and responsibilities Guide the team on how to Find, Link, Test and Retain (FLTR) HIV- infected patients in the community. Be able to understand barriers to successful FLTR. Oversee all components of FLTR and give outcomes. Provide clinical care. Teach and mentor care providers. Work closely with data management team and monitoring & evaluation to support program improvement and reporting to the management and donors. Qualifications The ideal candidate must: Posses a MBChB degree from a recognized university. Have more than one- year practical experience in a busy hospital. Be registered as a medical practitioner by the Medical Practitioners and Dentist'ʹs Board. Prior experience with the Ministry of Health will be an added advantage. Commit to work with the Program for a minimum period of two (2) years. Be a creative contributor to the FLTR Program and help guide it towards success. Have excellent communication skills in English, Kiswahili and able to multitask. Have good leadership/management skills. Terms of Employment The successful candidate will be employed on a 2- year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary, allowances and other benefits.

2 b) MONITORING AND EVALUATION ADVISOR - 1 POST Job Description The M&E Advisor is ultimately responsible for the design and implementation of project data management and reporting system. Responsibilities include monitoring program activities, planning and implementing studies, development of tools, establishing feedback mechanisms to project staff and partners, technical assistance to program staff, partners, and County and sub county persons responsible for data management. A primary responsibility will be to ensure that all those involved in the AMPATH Plus project understand the role and importance of data and methods for using it to improve program effectiveness Duties and responsibilities Develop and update project M&E Plan and PMP, including identifying appropriate indicators and design of data collection system for the project to collect and report on data to measure performance and achievement of project objectives; Prepare and disseminate quarterly, routine program progress reports (tracked against work plan); Supervise the timely production and storage of accurate, reliable data and carry out analysis and interpretation of project data. Prepare reports on project performance against established goals and objectives, and, at appropriate times, on project achievements. Provide technical assistance to local implementing partners to develop systems for the continual collection, analysis, and presentation of data, and build the capacity of these partners to interpret and report on their progress and achievements. Conduct regular quality checks of project data ensuring that data reported by Project corresponds with MoH data. Support regular sessions with sub- partners and partners, including the DHMTs and County Health Teams for the purpose of data sharing, capacity building and management in relation to data use for tracking project progress. Ensure coordination of project monitoring tools with HMIS and NACC systems; Plan and implement participatory M&E for partners and assist local implementing partners to implement systems for data collection to measure progress against project targets and objectives; At scheduled monthly meetings, identify and share lessons learned and encourage project staff to use data for decision- making; Supervise, prepare and present quarterly data feedback and data for decision use meetings with project partners (community and facility); Provide technical assistance to build capacity of project staff, Ministry of Health counterparts, and collaborating NGO partners in maintenance and interpretation of M&E data. Participate in development of data collection tools, as appropriate, including survey questionnaires, key informant interview schedules, facility assessment and supervision tools, etc. Verify data quality and prepare analyses (with input from project technical staff) required for performance review by the COP, as well as for quarterly and annual progress reports to donor and for organization global achievement reports; Identify and report to Chief of Party training needs at the county and sub County levels Participate in project annual review meetings and other reviews as required; Establish and maintain close collaboration on M&E with project partners. Perform other duties as assigned.

3 Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have: Minimum of a Master s Degree in Public Health, Demography, Population Studies, Sociology, Applied Statistics, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation or Health informatics related PHD in Quantitative Social Sciences or proof of near completion will be an added advantage. Minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience successfully designing, implementing and overseeing monitoring and evaluation tasks for health and/or development projects at the county levels. Proven technical skills in monitoring and evaluation, including timely data analysis, synthesis, and communication of results; Demonstrated analytical and problem- solving skills. Ability to work independently, under pressure and to adhere to set deadlines Competency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and a statistical software package (SPSS, EPI- INFO, STATA, SAS or similar). Experience with programming software a plus. Experience in use of data to inform decision- making, planning, and performance monitoring. Demonstrated ability to work with various government constituencies and local partners. Experience with USG and Ministry of Health projects and reporting requirements. Formal training in monitoring and evaluating health projects. Experience with database construction and/or management. Familiarity with international donor reporting requirements c) COUNTY MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER - 5 POSTS: Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, West Pokot & Elgeiyo Marakwet (1 position per County) Job Description The County Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer is a member of an inter- related team in which members are flexible and able to share duties. The County M&E Officer is responsible for ensuring quality in collection, cleaning and entry of community and health facility data into the project databases, and collation of training reports. S/he is responsible for correctly keying in project data into project databases in a timely manner Duties and responsibilities Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, the successful candidate will: Offer technical support on reporting tools, data management processes, analysis and interpretation to local implementing partners to meet program requirements. Orient facilities and implementing partners on reporting requirements, indicator definitions and use of data tools. Participate in identifying training needs and capacity building for District and County health teams, project staff and partners. Ensure that appropriate, data collection tools are available in all supported health facilities and implementing partners and maintain clear, updated tracking record of tools. Coordinate data collection and reporting of the program activities (these include program areas like; OVC, MARPS, HTC, RH/FP, PMTCT, ART, Community Units and MNCH) to ensure completeness and timeliness. Ensure that data is available for entry into project and PEPFAR databases on time and according to a data calendar within deadlines.

4 Perform rigorous data cleaning and field- level error reconciliations (Data Quality checks); jointly with the program team to ensure that the data sitting in the program data base (both PI and KePMS) is of integrity. Perform data quality checks on regular schedule and under the guidance of the Data Manager and the M&E Manager. Support MOH, private sector & Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) in information system for purposes of collection, analysis and synthesis of monitoring data in respective sites. Plan and facilitate capacity building and training of implementing partners in monitoring and evaluation through on- the- job training & mentorship. Provide TA to health facility staff on the management of MOH registers and reports. Lead the routine data quality audits through on- site data verifications (OSDVs) to secure integrity of the reported Oversee the collection of household socioeconomic, morbidity and demographic data Ensure a results- oriented monitoring plan inclusive of performance management plan (PMP) indicators; on the PMP, design the framework for the monitoring of project activities; Be the link between County Health Record Information Officers and be part of AMPATH County Team Perform other program related duties as required by the supervisor from time to time. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have: Higher Diploma/Diploma in Health Records or related field. Minimum of 6 years relevant professional experience in managing large data bases. Training in M & E will be an added advantage Excellent English written and oral communication skills Relevant experience in information technology, M&E and data management with solid experience in setting up data management and quality improvement systems. Experience in computer programming will be an added advantage Preference for good working knowledge with experience and expertise using both qualitative and quantitative methods and expertise with analytic software (STATA, SPSS, Epi- Data, Epi- Info) Excellent Training and capacity building/ facilitation skills. Ability to work independently and to proactively identify and address data issues and to meet strict deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to multitask. Terms of Employment The successful candidate will be employed on 3- years contract term with a competitive salary and allowances. d) COUNTY COORDINATORS - 3 POSTS: (Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, Bungoma (1 position per County) Open to AMPATH staff only Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate, will among others, be responsible for the following: To oversee the implementation of AMPATH Plus clinical services across the respective County; Facilitate the planning and development of proper day to day operation plans for the clinical and support services within AMPATH s areas of operation; Support the operations office in the implementation of AMPATH s goals;

5 Liase with the relevant offices/departments to ensure logistics are in place for the smooth and uniterrupted running of AMPATH clinics and care centres; Facilitate, coordinate and ensure availability of proper infrasturctural outlays with the AMPATH- run facilities and care centres; Order, monitor stocks and avail clinic equipment, supplies and consummables for the uninterrupted provision of services across AMPATH sites; Work closely with the County Health Teams as well as the District Health Management Teams; Attend various stakeholders and partner collaborative meetings as required; Liase closely with the AMPATH line- managers on issues that affect the running of AMPATH clinics and care centres; Any other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate should: Have a Bachelor s Degree in Nursing/Environmental Studies/Clinical Medicine or a related field from a reputable university; Be currently working with AMPATH for at least the past five (5) years with clinical experience; Have shown competence and ability in organizing, performing, and discharging duties and responsibilities; Be computer literate with hands- on experience; Additional training will be an added advantage; Be able to travel frequently to the respective County. e) CLINICAL SUPERVISORS 3 POSTS: Marakwet East, Marakwet West, Wareng (1 Position Per Sub- County) Open to AMPATH staff only Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate, will among others, be responsible for the following: Plan and coordinate the implementation of AMPATH Plus clinical services within the respective County; Provide technical assistance to Government of Kenya staff; Management of clinical services by attending to, investigating, diagnosing and treating patients in the Health Centre; Give health education to patients to ensure drug adherence; Provision of nursing care to patients at AMPATH HIV Clinic and Primary Health Care with minimum supervision; Consult regularly to enhance performance and quality service delivery; Counsel and give psychotherapy care to patients/clients and relatives; Run MCH/FP services with minimal supervision when necessary; Administer and keep records of drugs and other supplies; Prepare patients and help in performing various procedures; Any other duties as may be assigned. Qualifications The ideal candidate should: Be a holder of a KCSE or KCE certificate; Be in possession of a Diploma in Nursing / Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;

6 Be registered with Nursing Council of Kenya / Clinical Officers Council; Be currently working with AMPATH for at least the past five (5) years with clinical experience; Have shown competence and ability in organizing, performing, and discharging duties and responsibilities; Additional training will be an added advantage; Terms of Employment The successful candidate will be employed on 1- year renewable contract terms with a competitive salary and allowances. All candidates who meet these requirements and are interested should submit their applications, copies of certificate together with detailed Curriculum Vitae giving details of their current remuneration as shown below: Medical Officer and Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist West Pokot County Uasin Gishu County Bungoma County Elgeiyo Maraket County Trans Nzoia Busia The Chief of Party AMPATH Plus Program P.O. Box ELDORET West Pokot County P.O. Box 63 KAPENGURIA. Uasin Gishu County P.O. Box ELDORET. Bungoma County P.O. Box 14 BUNGOMA Elgeiyo Marakwet County Iten County Referral Hospital P.O. Box 332 ITEN Trans Nzoia County P.O. Box KITALE Buisa County P.O. Box 1040 BUSIA- KENYA So as to reach him on or before 15 th January ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES SHALL BE CONTACTED.