CHAK
Deadline: Dec 4, 2024
About Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK)
CHAK’s constitution provides for membership to Protestant churches’ health facilities and community-based health programmes provided their services are not for profit. Mission To facilitate member health units in their provision of quality healthcare services through advocacy, health systems strengthening, networking and innovative health programme
Public Health Evaluation Specialist
Job Summary
- The job holder is responsible for supporting the CHAK team in all aspects of the HIV-NCD Integration project work related to program and analytical support services, short term analyses, technical assistance, and support for its information and related programs to further the mission of testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop logic models and evaluation plans with data collection protocols, align the evaluation plan with activities identified for the project, develop a data map aligned to the logic models that indicates data availability, and analyze existing data.
- Establish and strengthen M&E systems to ensure the project achieve the outcomes.
- Oversee the creation of resources that provide technical assistance to support evaluation efforts.
- Analytic techniques apply in the evaluation of project objectives and implementation for the tasks including the feasibility, pilot and evaluation studies
- Prepares comprehensive written reports, presentations and charts based on research, collection and analysis of data
- Prepares evaluation reports of evidence-based findings, lessons learned, challenges and action items to support decision-making and planning
- Oversee the development of technical assistance resources to support evaluation efforts
- Designs study data collection instruments, including questionnaires, focus group moderator guides and semi-structured interview guides
- Executes feasibility, pilot and evaluation studies, including identifying approaches, methodologies and timelines
- Assist in the production of reports and, if appropriate, abstracts, scientific positions and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; provide input for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.
- Manage and oversee the communication with and work of external evaluators hired to support the evaluation efforts of the initiative.
Academic qualifications and experience
- Master’s Degree in Healthcare Informatics, Health Economics, Statistics, Program Evaluation or related areas and basic degree in Medicine.
- Five (5) years’ experience crafting data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches
- Five (5) years’ experience in conducting sophisticated, multi-level quantitative and qualitative data analyses
- Five (5) years’ experience with research design and methodology including application of Human Subjects Research Protections
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Experience identifying, developing and/or designing a preliminary evaluation design, evaluation instruments, data collection plan, data dictionary, data analysis plan, questions to be addressed by the evaluation study and evaluation study
- Experience designing, executing and reporting feasibility and pilot studies. This includes collecting and conducting comprehensive analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data and/or information on unit performance in the study and preparing high quality, professional summary reports, documents and presentations that details the evaluation questions, design, results, discussion and outcomes of the study
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and interpretation of complex datasets to draw meaningful insights and inform decision-making.
- Strong ICT skills, particularly in developing management information systems (MIS) and using data visualization tools to present data effectively. i.e., SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, REDCap, MySQL, Microsoft Excel, SAS, STATA and R Programming
- Experience developing technical assistance resources to promote increased fidelity in the application of identified models.
- Strong writing skills are required due to the position’s involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
NCD Research and Integration Advisor
Job Summary
- Responsible for supporting the CHAK team in all aspects of the HIV-NCD Integration project work related to promoting strategic relationships with academic, governmental, and other collaborators, for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise to advise the government and national stakeholders on the development of national strategies and policies and the formulation, management, and implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
- Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and other institutions of the national and sub-national health system for the strengthening of the HIV-NCD integration, continuity and quality of care
- Coordinate the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based norms, standards, guidelines, and tools in the broad program areas related to HIV and noncommunicable diseases
- Facilitate implementation of integrated HIV-NCD care including establishment of national and sub national technical working groups and coordination mechanisms
- Develop, coordinate and implement programs for capacity building in the integrated HIV-NCD care
- Establish innovative action plans for the inclusion of HIV and noncommunicable disease prevention and control into the national and sub national development plans and policies
- Advise on and ensure the adoption of norms, standards, guidelines and tools to support the implementation of integrated HIV-NCD programs
- Facilitate the implementation of projects for the control of the respective diseases, including the procurement of safe, efficacious, and affordable medicines and technologies; guide the documenting and dissemination of best practices and partners’ experiences
- Advocate, build and strengthen partnerships and networks to enhance multi-sectoral collaboration and mobilize resources to address integrated, HIV-NCD prevention and control
- Participate in the formulation and negotiation of, and consultation on, project proposals funded by external agencies; collaborate in the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the project
Academic qualifications and experience
- Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field, with a background medical degree.
- More than 5 years’ experience in health system strengthening, policy development and dissemination
- Five (5) experience in the development and evaluation of integrated programs for prevention and control of HIV and NCDs
- Demonstrable experience in inter-sectoral approaches to mobilise resources and stakeholder coordination
Desired skills, knowledge and abilities
Demonstrated experience in the following areas is required:
- Competency in program evaluation, basic research methodology and descriptive statistics, quality assurance, and training evaluation
- Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methods and technologies in public health management, especially in planning, management and research domains.
- Expertise in designing robust research studies, including qualitative and quantitative methodologies and Knowledge of various evaluation frameworks and techniques to assess program effectiveness and impact.
- Familiarity with national health service policies and administration, and service delivery guidelines within the framework of local health systems.
- Understanding of healthcare informatics systems and tools that support research integration.
- Ability to influence, motivate, and collaborate with a high level of strategic partners
- Strong writing skills are required due to the position’s involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload
Evaluation Coordinator
Job Summary
- The job holder is responsible for supporting the CHAK team in all aspects of the HIV-NCD Integration project work related to provide the evaluation team coordination and administrative needs and enable staff the team and partners to deliver robust and ethical research, evaluation and evidence generation for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Coordinates with Principal Investigator to help ensure that clinical evaluation and related activities are performed in accordance with IRB regulations, policies and procedures.
- Assists the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to (but not limited to) protocol requirements, schedule of visits, execution of research plan. Maintains documentation of training.
- Collaborates with the evaluation team, and institution to respond to any audit findings and implement approved recommendations.
- Collaborates with the PI to prepare a categorized budget and justification. Confirms accuracy and completeness of budgeted costs.
- Completes study documentation and maintains study files in accordance with sponsor requirements and organisational policies and procedures including, but not limited to, consent forms, source documentation, narrative notes if applicable, case report forms, and investigational material accountability forms.
- Maintain up to date understanding of current best practices in public health and program evaluation including content development for training, identification of relevant topics for publications, and training on evaluation-related topics.
- Design and implement tools for data collection, including surveys, questionnaires, and evaluation instruments for the project.
- Assessing and reporting program implementation progress in the field on a regular basis against each program’s own monitoring framework.
- Coordinate recruitment, training, and orientation of enumerators in alignment with the project mission. Conduct comprehensive training sessions covering survey instruments, procedures, and other relevant considerations.
- Ensure appropriate internal communication and feedback systems are in place and functioning to allow M&E findings inform program planning and implementation.
- Organizing and facilitating field trips for evaluation team members to all program sites.
- Coordinate evaluations of project impact, including baseline studies and end-of-project assessments.
Academic qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in in Social Sciences, Health economics, Public health, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
- Three (3) years of recent related experience in health services evaluation.
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Demonstrable skills in project management, research, planning and design, data collection, analysis, report preparation, and graphic presentation of results.
- Strong technical skills in monitoring and evaluation framework design and implementation.
- Superior attention to detail, solution-focused and eager to take initiative.
- Ability to articulate complex ideas, summarize problems, and identify key lessons, clearly and effectively.
- Ability to coordinate field surveys, focus groups, and program evaluations.
- Ability to multitask and balance multiple work assignments.
- Strong writing skills are required due to the position’s involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. In this position, you will be required to work efficiently with teams in a variety of different locations and contexts.
Statistical Analyst
Job summary
- The primary responsibilities for this position will include quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management, the development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Organizes, designs, plans and carries out the collection, evaluation, analysis, compilation and dissemination of statistical data by selecting methods of data collection, selecting and implementing methods for checking collected data, and selecting and implementing appropriate methods for data processing for incorporation into databases.
- Support the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of various forms of data from program sites and partner databases
- Complete all documentation of data structures; measures and metadata; assumptions and models; reports and analyses; user-focused aids and training materials; and other documentation as required.
- Participates in the development, implementation and management of statistical databases.
- Use a variety of database and statistical tools, data sources, modeling techniques, interpretive judgment skills, and presentation techniques to deliver actionable information to decision makers.
- Use statistical methods and software tools (e.g., R, Python, SPSS, SAS) to identify trends, patterns, and relationships within datasets. Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to summarize key findings.
- Ensure the validity and reliability of data and statistical methodologies. Conduct sensitivity analyses and validate results to maintain accuracy.
- Work with internal stakeholders and external customers to identify metrics to report on and to develop appropriate report format.
- Utilize SQL and other query tools to analyze large quantities of data, from multiple complex internal and external sources to glean understanding, derive actionable insights into organizational performance and the external environment, and measure progress toward strategic initiatives.
- Apply knowledge of healthcare industry and clinical or business workflows to inform solution design and development, through working collaboratively with business, clinical, and operations leaders to evaluate sometimes complex requests; conduct critical thinking to define and address their needs; and propose solutions to meet their needs.
- Leveraging knowledge and skill with a variety of analytic tools, design, create, maintain powerful visualizations and models that illuminate opportunities to support strategic planning and initiatives, project future demand, and advance progress towards HIV/NCD integration goals.
- Lead the development and delivery of training and peer to peer mentorship in the relevant area of expertise.
Academic qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree or equivalent in statistics, health informatics, biostatistics, mathematics, economics or related field is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required.
- Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think critically.
- Demonstrated ability to independently analyze business or clinical workflows and how they relate to the storage of data.
- Proficiency with both Qualitative and quantitative statistical software’s and programming languages (SQL, SAS, Stata, SPSS, Nvivo R, Python), or similar tools
- Proficient in correlational (e.g., multiple regression) and experimental (e.g., ANOVA) designs.
- Familiarity with path analysis and longitudinal techniques (e.g., Structural Equation Modeling, Hierarchical Linear Modeling) is desired.
- Strong writing skills are required due to the position’s involvement in grant writing and evaluation report writing.
- Effective interpersonal relations skills promoting teamwork and collaborative alliances.
Data Management and Innovation Technologist
Job summary
- The primary responsibilities for this position include quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and database management, development of quantitative and qualitative experimental designs, and survey/assessment development for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data science assets such as SQL and Python data models
- Establish protocols for data management and quality assessment, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of data across systems.
- Leverage innovative technologies to automate data processes and improve data quality; Develop automated tools for data cleansing, standardization, and enrichment.
- Implement cloud-based solutions to facilitate scalable and flexible data storage and processing.
- Provide software as needed to transfer and transform data between platform and data stores such as MySQL, SQL, ODK, among others
- Analyse and develop, or recommend, software solutions to support and extend software applications and to meet user and study needs
- Develop original code for research and data software solutions; provide feedback to peers through code review and testing
- Support in synthesis of data user requirements, document data analysis and reporting needs.
- Design, build and continuously improve interactive dashboards to enable program teams track key performance indicators, and generate actionable, data-driven insights to manage program performance.
- Support in providing technical assistance and building the capacity project teams on data analytics and visualization. Act as the frontline user technical support for evaluation teams to rapidly troubleshoot and solve issues with their data and dashboards.
- Support the development of reports and knowledge products for internal and external dissemination.
- Lead on development of technical documentation including SOPs, user guides, training materials and other related documents.
- Partner with the evaluation team to plan, implement, and ensure timely completion of research and data science projects
- Recommend innovative solutions for data management and ensure project stay updated on emerging trends in data management technologies and methodologies.
- Develop metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of data management initiatives and monitor performance indicators to ensure continuous improvement in data management practices.
- Provide monthly and quarterly updates to internal stakeholders on project and product development for research and data science projects
Academic qualifications and experience
- Master’s degree in a relevant field e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, IT or related discipline
- Must have three years’ working experience with Health management information systems in Kenya.
- Two (2) years’ experience with cloud computing platforms, machine learning, deep learning and statistics in health programs
- Experience handling large databases for modelling and data analysis in health programs
Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Ability to create insightful visual representations of data using tools like Tableau or Power BI
- Proven practical knowledge and experience with the following programming experience: HTML, CSS, jQuery, SQL, Java, JavaScript frameworks (Node.JS, angular or react etc), Python etc.
- Prior experience with application development OpenMRS/KenyaEMR and other open-source systems
- Demonstrated expertise in software architecture, object-oriented design, design patterns
- Proven ability to write code, program parameters for data integrity, and extract data from relational databases using SQL
- Ability to create user, application and technical documentation for developers and end-users
- Familiarity with research quality standards and best practices in data collection and data management
- Familiarity with ICT for development concepts and applications Effective interpersonal relations skills promoting teamwork and collaborative alliances.
Data Officer
Job summary
- The primary responsibilities for this position will be data management including data collection, mining, filing, archiving, QA/QC, database updates, reports generation, etc. for testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of an integrated evaluation database
- Data collection, compilation, cleaning, investigational analysis and processing for entry into databases
- Designing, improving and updating live databases for long term data storage and back-up
- Conduct routine data quality/control audit controls on study generated data.
- Perform data quality and control procedures
- Assisting in data analysis
- Installing and configuring computer hardware, software systems, networks, printers and scanners
- Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software
- Trouble shoots all technology issues including hardware, software and network operating system
- Scanning and filing of records, archive systems in accordance to organisational procedures
- Provide training and orientation to new users and staff on various technologies.
- Monitor security of all technology
- Preparing daily and weekly reports
- Any other duties assigned by Supervisor
Academic qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Data Science, or related discipline)
- Experience in data entry/data management
- Familiarity with data standards, data governance frameworks, and ethical considerations around data use in Kenya
Desired skills, knowledge and abilities
- Experience in working with MoH systems and HIV/NCDs -related reports
- Strong data management and analysis skills e.g. SQL Data management skills
- Proficiency in computer packages for generating and analyzing reports.
- Experience in the use of visual analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc) is an added advantage
- Expert skill level in the use of health aggregate databases (MoH DHIS2)
- Proficient in statistical analysis packages (ODK/SPSS/STATA/R etc.)
- Skills in database development using MS Access, SQL and PHP
- Excellent IT skills including hardware, software and networks
- Good communication skills- both written and oral
Senior Finance Officer
Job summary
- Reporting to the Finance and Compliance Director, the SFO position will be responsible for management of financial operations for the NCD/HIV Integrated project, maintaining robust financial systems, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and providing oversight for project-related finances that facilitates the testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale-up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure financial books are accurately kept and closed on time, project advances are fully reconciled, and outstanding invoices are paid promptly
- Administering routine finance functions by ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with established procedures, systems, rules, regulations, policies and donor guidelines.
- Accurately process payments including uploading wire transfers online bank payment portal for further approvals. Oversee Mpesa and cash transactions.
- Review monthly general ledger entries, identify discrepancies, and implement necessary corrections to maintain accurate records.
- Work with the program team to help them develop more accurate cash forecasts and prepare advance requests and submit to the Finance & Administration Director by 10th of every month.
- Review bank balances and update the finance director regularly. Ensure project liquidity at all times.
- Prepare and submit accurate, complete, timely financial and management reports for the project in accordance with donor guidelines and GAAPs.
- Reviews, evaluate, and makes recommendations on CHAK financial policies & procedures.
- Participate and collaborate with various internal teams and partners in proposal development, resource mobilization, implementation, and performance reporting.
- Oversee the timely calculation and application of indirect costs in compliance with organizational and donor policies.
- Generate accurate budget versus actual expense reports to relevant parties.
- Collaborate with program staff to prepare grant budgets for new proposals or realignments, monitor grants to prevent over- or under-spending
- Upload projects budgets into NAV 365 using CHAK’s coding structure
- Train staff on accounting procedures, budget tracking, and financial requirements, including reviewing burn rates and advising program staff in cases of deviations.
Academic qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration
- Professional qualification in Accounting/Finance equivalent to – CPAK/ACCA
- Member of a recognized professional body (ICPAK)
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration will be an added advantage
- Eight years’ experience working in finance and accounting, at 5 least years must have been spent managing a donor project, with proven expertise in budget preparation, financial analysis, and reporting.
Desired skills, knowledge and abilities
- Proficiency in Excel and other financial tools, experience in staff supervision, and strong organizational abilities to manage complex workflows effectively
- High Level of integrity and confidentiality
- Analytical and numeracy skills
- Excellent Team Leader
- Must be a good team player
- Attention to detail
Procurement and Administration Assistant
Job summary
- Reporting to the Procurement and Administration Officer, the position holder is responsible for the provision of accurate and timely assistance in administration of the procurement process, in compliance with the organisational procurement process, maintaining compliance with donor procurement standards, AND providing administrative support services and assistance to the project team that facilitates the testing and evaluation of HIV-NCD integration model feasibility, systemic requirements, cost implications, challenges, acceptability for both patients and health care workers, and proposed solutions for successful implementation and scale -up.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and implement cost-efficient procurement strategies
- Contribute to the creation of the annual procurement plan
- Oversee tendering, supplier pre-qualification, and performance reviews
- Draft contracts, LPOs, modifications, work/task orders, and other contractual documents
- Maintain updated supplier records and contract databases
- Generate purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
- Evaluate procurement activities for compliance with policies, regulations, and standards
- Guide staff on the appropriate procurement process based on expected monetary and authorization thresholds
- Maintain an updated asset register aligned with finance records
- Ensure timely acquisition of operational licenses and insurance renewals
- Archive and manage procurement documents, including LPOs, RFPs, and tenders
- Provide administrative support to project teams and assist in compiling reports
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations
- Coordinate staff and regional travel arrangements, including accommodation and transportation
- Oversee transportation and delivery of goods to required locations
- Maintain records of logistics activities and implement strategies for operational efficiency
- Monitor and review monthly work tickets and vehicle usage to ensure compliance with policies
- Prepare procurement and administration reports for decision-making
- Using various math skills and concepts, analyze information to facilitate quick decisions to choose suppliers, manage costs, and select quality goods and services
- Ensure that information related to individual procurements is consistent, accurate, synchronized, and adequately documented
- Ensure compliance with procurement laws and organizational standards
- Produce periodic reports aimed at monitoring quality and compliance on procurement processes
Academic qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field.
- Professional Membership: Active membership in CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or KISM (Kenya Institute of Supplies Management) with a valid Supplies Management Practitioner’s License
Desired skills, knowledge and abilities
- Skilled in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with procurement or ERP systems is an advantage
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
How to Apply
Kindly send your application using this link https://recruitment.chak.or.ke/ by attaching your cover letter, CV and copies of certificates.
Please note that the attached documents should not exceed 2MBs to ensure successful submission of your application.
Applications should be addressed to:
The General Secretary
P.O. Box 30690 – 00100,
Nairobi
The closing date for receiving all applications is December 4, 2024.
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