JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Data Manager
Reporting to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Specialist
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Project Description
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 and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territory.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Data Manager will be part of the HIV Service Delivery Activity – Rift Valley M&E team and will work under the supervision of the Director, Monitoring and Evaluation. H/she will manage and maintain a comprehensive information resource for programs, ensure consistency and integrity of data; oversee management and timely reporting of complex, related information. Interpret data, including statistical values, and provide advice and consultation regarding implications. H/she will participate in other activities related to HMIS, research, targeted evaluation, surveillance surveys and monitoring and evaluation as well as provide assistance and training to system users.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the guidance of the Director M&E, develop and design a functional system for collecting, organizing, analyzing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into electronic databases.
Management of all project data bases including DATIM to meet data requirements for the project and other stake holders.
Implement and strictly adhere to USG Results Management guidelines at both project and implementing partner level in all data management activities.
Coordination of data entry of USAID’s program activities data from all program site offices
Perform needs assessment and work with information systems personnel at project and implementing partner level to determine feasibility of development of new databases and enhancements or modifications to existing databases.
Provide technical guidance in designing, development and use of data capture tools to meet project requirements.
Conduct data analysis for the monthly, quarterly, semi and annual reports to the USAID and ad hoc program data and reports.
Conduct routine data quality assessments on program data bases and provide ongoing support to M&E officers to do the same routinely at facility and community level
Write the M&E quarterly progress report
Build the capacity of project and partner staff on data management and Monitoring & Evaluation.
Directly supervise Data Management Assistants including temporary data clerks.
Assist in project evaluations and research activities.
Keep abreast of latest trends in data management.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
In-depth working knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK program reporting requirements.
Hands on experience in setting up and managing data bases for complex health programs
Demonstrated experience in capacity building of project staff and partners in data management.
Experience in data analysis and presenting highly statistical reports to different audiences
Demonstrated ability to work under extreme pressure to meet strict reporting timelines
Self-supervised individual with ability to work under minimum supervision
Highly organized with keen attention to detail
Ability to maintain data security and program data files for easy retrieval and to meet data audit requirements
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff and implementing partners.
Effective team player
Ability to communicate effectively to project, MOH and partner staff
Good report writing skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:
Masters’ degree with 2-3 years’ experience or Bachelors’ degree in biostatistics, public health, mathematics or related field with 3-5 years’ experience or Advanced Diploma in statistics/data management or related areas with 5-7 years’ experience.
Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, power point including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and MS Access.
Demonstrated experience with USAID and GOK Health Management Information Systems.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings.
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.
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