ICAP Kenya Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Job

ICAP Kenya Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist Job
International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) – Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician.

Location: Nairobi
Overall Job Function: To provide high-level technical support of monitoring and
evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Health.

Key Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician will report to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, and is responsible for ME activities, in particular:
* Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program ME data
* Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program ME data
* Provide technical support in writing of abstracts and manuscripts using program ME data
* Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
* Provide technical input for program evaluation
* Provide assistance in planning, design and implementation of ME activities
Requirements:
* Advanced Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related discipline
* At least 8 years of experience in biostatistics and/or program Monitoring and Evaluation
* Strong data management and analysis skills
* Working knowledge of data analysis programs
* Research background with significant publications

All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be addressed to the HR Manager, ICAP-Kenya and sent via email to em2716@columbia.edu before 31st October 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.