Data Officer at Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)

Job Responsibilities

• Support information technology infrastructure and data management tools in implementing facilities. 
• Overall responsible for program Shelf-Life App (Commodity Management App for the implementing facilities). 
• Serves as the primary point person for all IT programming – related inquiries and troubleshooting. 
• Create and maintain data validation rules, queries/scripts and other data quality checks to improve data quality. 
• Support in timely monthly/quarterly and Ad hoc program reporting to the donor. 
• To provide support in the development and application of M&E tools in the project. 
• Support technical M&E needs at the implementation facilities and at the program level. 
• Conduct routine and periodic data quality audits for data quality assurance at facility levels 
• Provide mentorship to facility staff on the appropriate use of RMNCH-related M&E data collection and reporting tools 
• Support regular M&E capacity building activities in the project. 
• Increase health facilities demand for quality information, methods, and tools and facilitation of information use in decision making. 
• Support CHAK Central data repository systems. 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information technology, software engineering or related field
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software, and programming
• Experience with SQL statistical analysis programs such as SAS, R or STATA.
• Any programming language PL/SQL, python (an added advantage).
• Skills in the use of web analytics tools (Google Analytics, Web trends etc.) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with relational databases (schemas, design) and XML is highly desirable.
• At least two years’ demonstrated experience including developing and designing data sets,data elements and designing custom data entry screens for DHIS2. indicators,
• Experience in developing health information systems, databases and reports.
• An understanding of popular tools currently in the health sector such as ODK, REDcap, an added advantage

Mandatory Documents

• Relevant professional certificates
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Personal Attributes

• Self-driven, innovative, a team player and strong interpersonal skills.