Organization(s): Management Sciences for Health
Country/Region: Kenya
Contract Length: Full-time staff position

Reference No: 10-313CLM

Description  
MSH is recruiting for a Technical Advisor, M&E and HMIS for a potential projectin Kenya.

Background information: The Leadership, Management and Sustainability (LMS) Program in Kenya will support public sector units of the health system, non-governmental organizations (NGO), faith based organizations (FBO) and other USAID partners by strengthening the leadership and management capabilities at the provincial, district and community level facilities.  The program will improve the health of Kenyan population by positively impacting the quality and access to health services.  Subject to award by USAID, this project will be carried out over a five-year period beginning o/a March 15, 2010.

Overall Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will be responsible for providing technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation and HMIS to public sector units, NGOs, FBOs, USAID partners, Leadership Development Program (LDP) participants and hospital reform teams. The Technical Advisor will lead and oversee the training, support and systems development required to improve the use of health data generated by the current Information Systems. She/he will work closely with the government, partners and clients to expand the use of Health Information Systems, with a focus on using the information to improve the performance of health services, decision making process to the management of health resources and monitor the work of provincial, district and community level health facilities.

1. Masters degree in health care administration and management, health systems research, or the equivalent.
2. Experience in monitoring and evaluation and health management information systems required. Knowledge of USAID data collection and reporting requirements highly desirable
3. Strong experience providing training; experience setting up training programs and workshops
4. Demonstrated project management skills and experience in working within complex monitoring and evaluation efforts
5. Experience in health care quality improvement and strategic planning.
6. Good working knowledge of descriptive, inferential, and advanced statistics.
7. Facility in MS Excel and Access.
8. Ability to work independently, take initiative and use good judgment
9. Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills critical
10. Willingness and ability to be flexible and to shift gears depending on changing priorities and deadlines.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
To view the full job description of the positions and to apply, please visit our employment opportunities website at http://www.msh.org. Please refer to position number 10-313CLM

Application Deadline: 29 January 2010

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.