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Kenya Nutrition & Health Program plus Data Assistant Intern Scope of Work

Program Description

NHPplus will expand Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support (NACS) services beyond HIV, offering technical and material support in the roll-out of NACS to include High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI). To help achieve this, the activity will engage at national and sub-national levels to create a heightened profile for nutrition and strengthen budgeting, planning and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to allow the GOK to gradually manage nutrition service provision on its own. Commodity management support for vulnerable populations will continue, following PEPFAR Food and Nutrition guidance, and be expanded at national level to reach additional clients. A critical element of this work will involve coordination with and strengthening of existing USAID/K efforts such as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Project plus (APHIAplus) and AMPATH projects working in five geographic areas of Kenya.

The Nutrition & Health Program plus maintains a central database of monthly data service and commodity prescription from over 930 participating sites and commodity delivery details from the SCM partner. The data reports include enrollment and follow up patient details, monthly consumption reports and commodity delivery details. The central database is maintained on a MySQL database platform, with VB.NET as its main user interface, which also supports partial data analysis and validation.

Objectives

The main objective of the proposed work is to provide data management support to reduce on current backlog of FBP data. The intern will also participate data extraction and data entry as assigned by the supervisor.

Specific objectives include:

Participate in data documentation; archiving and entry Extract data for analysis using MySQL, SPSS/STATA as directed by supervisor

Specific Output/Deliverables expected from the Intern

Duties and responsibilities of the intern will include but not limited to the following:

Assist in documentation of monthly data reports received from health facilities Digitization of received paper records using in-house electronic reporting system

Digitization of a minimum of 300 records/day

Archiving of completed paper records Participate in monthly data validation and preparation of feedback reports Provide feedback to software programmer on improvements to the existing in-house system

Duration of internship

The duration of the service will be on-or about _______________________________________.

Specific input to be provided

Nutrition and Health Program plus, M&E department will provide required office space, equipment and induction training required to complete these tasks.

Minimum Requirements for the Position.

Ongoing studies in Statistics, Computer Science, IT due to complete within the next2 years. Be computer and internet literate with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong quantitative analysis skills.

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This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360’s Career Portal.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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FHI 360 (formerly Family Health International) is a nonprofit human development organization based in North Carolina. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. Established in 1971, the organization has long managed in projects relating to family planning and reproductive health. In 1986 the organization began a worldwide response to HIV/AIDS. FHI's research and programs also address malaria, tuberculosis, and other infectious and chronic diseases and international agencies, governments, foundations, research institutions, and individual donors.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication and social marketing — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

As we evolve to meet the challenges of the future, we stand committed to the principles that have guided our organization for the last 40+ years. Our work continues to be grounded in research and science, strengthened by partnerships and focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities and countries to succeed.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week FHI 360

Kenya Nutrition & Health Program plus Data Assistant Intern Scope of Work

Program Description

NHPplus will expand Nutrition Assessment Counselling and Support (NACS) services beyond HIV, offering technical and material support in the roll-out of NACS to include High Impact Nutrition Interventions (HINI). To help achieve this, the activity will engage at national and sub-national levels to create a heightened profile for nutrition and strengthen budgeting, planning and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to allow the GOK to gradually manage nutrition service provision on its own. Commodity management support for vulnerable populations will continue, following PEPFAR Food and Nutrition guidance, and be expanded at national level to reach additional clients. A critical element of this work will involve coordination with and strengthening of existing USAID/K efforts such as the AIDS, Population and Health Integrated Project plus (APHIAplus) and AMPATH projects working in five geographic areas of Kenya.

The Nutrition & Health Program plus maintains a central database of monthly data service and commodity prescription from over 930 participating sites and commodity delivery details from the SCM partner. The data reports include enrollment and follow up patient details, monthly consumption reports and commodity delivery details. The central database is maintained on a MySQL database platform, with VB.NET as its main user interface, which also supports partial data analysis and validation.

Objectives

The main objective of the proposed work is to provide data management support to reduce on current backlog of FBP data. The intern will also participate data extraction and data entry as assigned by the supervisor.

Specific objectives include:

Participate in data documentation; archiving and entry Extract data for analysis using MySQL, SPSS/STATA as directed by supervisor

Specific Output/Deliverables expected from the Intern

Duties and responsibilities of the intern will include but not limited to the following:

Assist in documentation of monthly data reports received from health facilities Digitization of received paper records using in-house electronic reporting system

Digitization of a minimum of 300 records/day

Archiving of completed paper records Participate in monthly data validation and preparation of feedback reports Provide feedback to software programmer on improvements to the existing in-house system

Duration of internship

The duration of the service will be on-or about _______________________________________.

Specific input to be provided

Nutrition and Health Program plus, M&E department will provide required office space, equipment and induction training required to complete these tasks.

Minimum Requirements for the Position.

Ongoing studies in Statistics, Computer Science, IT due to complete within the next2 years. Be computer and internet literate with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Strong quantitative analysis skills.

        .

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

2018-02-16

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