Job opportunities at Mary Joy Ethiopia

JOB SUMMARY: –

The Knowledge Management Officer is responsible for creating, organizing, and managing the FFHPCT Project information and data systems. He/she will provide data quality improvement and use support to the organization staff. He/she will also assist with data utilization for quality improvement, design quality improvement strategies and plans, and lead their implementation. He/she will support in producing quality knowledge management products, such as abstracts, manuscripts, and success stories.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the MEAL Specialist to produce quality monthly FFHPCT Project success stories, abstracts, manuscripts, and best practices.
• Working closely with the MEAL Specialist to ensure the quality of data generated for decision-making.
• Together with the program staff, the candidate will conduct a service quality assessment and client satisfaction survey.
• Design new QI projects and follow the implementation of the QI project at the coordination level.
• Train Project staff on the use and benefits of the knowledge management system, data quality, and information use.
• Working closely with staff to ensure all designed QI projects are producing the required results.
• Monitor and assist staff in the data cleaning and data modification process to ensure the quality of key MER and Custom indicators data.
• Assist the MEAL Specialist in the design and development of electronic data management tools (Kobo and CommCare) for field data collection.
• Working closely with the MEAL Specialist to ensure that all data quality, cleaning, and modification issues are properly resolved.
• Closely works with mobile workers to identify user requirements for the enhancement of the CommCare application.
• Compile and submit weekly data quality, cleaning, and modification reports and submit to the MEAL Specialist.
• Conduct action research to identify the factors that affect real-time data entry, data quality, and information use practices at the SNU level.
• Actively participate in the documentation of experiences, lessons learned, case studies, and other technical documents related to the CommCare Application and UDS dashboard.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.
  

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Type of Employment: Full-time employment on a contract basis

Duration of the contract: Nine month with possible extension based on the grant availability

Number Required: One

Salary: As per the organization’s salary scale

Duty Station: Dilla Coordination Office with frequent travel to supported Kebeles, and health facilities of Dilla and Yirgalem Towns

DEPARTMENT: MEAL Unit

REPORTS TO: MEAL Specialist

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• BSc/BA degree in Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Economics, Sociology, or related fields.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in a performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with a development organization.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SKILLS

• Attention to detail and analytical skill;
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written;
• Utilizing programming and statistical software (such as SPSS or STATA).
• Practical skill in digital data collection tools such as Kobo or CommCare.
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the FMoH and PEPFAR reporting system, such as DHIS2, DATIM, and SmartCare, is a plus.