Surveillance Officer (HPC/ALH 2)

Job Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Regional HIV/STI/Tb Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities outlined in the Monitoring & Evaluation work plan and contribute to the regular analysis and reporting of datasets in support of policy implementation, service planning and regional performance management. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences or Nursing  

 PLUS 

• At least four (4) years research/surveillance experience  
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and Public Health Research/Surveillance 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Highly developed analytical skills 
• Ability to use SPSS, SAS, STATA or equivalent programme 
• Strong communication skills, including report writing and confidence in delivering complex presentations 
• Good project management, time management and problem solving skills 
• Able to respond to deadlines and prioritize accordingly 
• Sound knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with professional staff and field officers in collecting, collating, and analyzing of data from Monitoring & Evaluation system 
• Managing data from sites, parishes and the region 
• Overseeing the implementation of various data collection tools and ensure that data is of the highest quality 
• Assisting with the revision of data collection tools and make recommendations based on observations at the field level.  
• Supporting data entry clerk in developing and maintaining tracking system for reports received and processed 

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED