Community Health Information Advisor

Job Description:

The International Health and Development Division of ICF (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a Community Health Information Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will support strengthening of community health information in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) entities and along with stakeholders including USAID and implementing partners.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Government of Kenya (GOK) and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas in strengthening community health information system (CHIS)
• Support GOK/ Ministry of Health (MOH) in implementing key activities to strengthen community health information by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
• Coordinate the linking and integration of the CHIS with the District Health Information System (DHIS) and the National Health Information System (NHIS) in order to promote improved use of health data
• Work with key stakeholders to build consensus various issues around CHIS particularly on data to be collected and/or managed by the various stakeholders
• Support the GOK in developing an enabling policy framework that that will support enhancement and expansion of the CHIS from its current limited state to a more comprehensive and truly representative system
• Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in public health, public policy, health information or community health
  Background in implementing, managing and assessing community –based health and social service activities
  Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
  Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
• A sound technical background in M&E, health information, leadership and management as well as negotiation skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordination skills

Professional Skills:

Excellent English oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To express interest, please submit a current CV and cover letter at www.icfi.com/careers to position 1200001150