Reports to Strategic Information Officer. The incumbent will be managing programmatic data, developing data collection tools, and ensuring accurate and timely data reporting and analysis for the USAID CHEKUP I project. S/he will also be involved in training, mentoring, and quality assurance activities related to data management and strategic information processes

Main Duties:

• Develops and updates the CHEKUP I Data Management and Analysis Plan
• Extracts routine and ad hoc datasets for programmatic and research studies from DIIMA (CHIV), FIMS (KP), DDIIMA (DREAMS) and other systems like ODK, or RedCap as the need may arise.
• Aggregates, cleans and manages data for programmatic performance monitoring.
• Performs basic to intermediate statistical analyses on research datasets as study Principal Investigators may require
• Extracts and shares Data Queries with project site staff for cleaning and ensure feedback is verified and reported  
• Ensures data quality reports are prepared, verified and submitted on time.
• Participates in Routine Data Quality Assessments (RDQAs) and implement quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Ensures data quality issues identified during RDQA activities are resolved by site staff on time
• Supports preparing and submitting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to USAID, including data imports into the Local, USAID and DATIM DHIS2 instances.
• Develops training materials and provide training to staff on data collection, data entry procedures, and common errors/problems.
• Mentors Data Associates and other Data Collectors on efficiently using data and defining performance monitoring indicators.
• Develops and maintains SOPs for handling programmatic and research data, ensuring they comply with best practices and project requirements.
• Assists in the development and automation of M&E routine reports for quicker data access by teams.
• Supports DHIS2 instance users and maintain data collection tools based on DHIS2.
• Supports the development of indicator monitoring tools and other performance measurement systems.
• Assists in designing and developing data collection tools and methodologies for program and research projects.
• Maintains and updates existing data collection tools to ensure they align with project needs and USAID requirements.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Higher/Advanced Diploma in Computing/ICT, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2 years relevant work experience 
• Proven experience in database querying and management in RDBMS such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL
• Experience with DHIS2 front and back-end structures and other data management systems.
• Experience in a program M&E team, particularly in the health sector, is an added advantage.
• Medium to advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, STATA, Excel).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under high-pressure environments and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with USAID data reporting requirements is desirable.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and data quality management in health projects.
• Attention to Detail

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted