Surveillance and M&E Advisor Full Time NEW

Chemonics seeks a ​Surveillance and M&E Advisor​ for the Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) project. GHSC-PSM is the primary vehicle through which the U.S. Government procures and delivers health commodities and provides systems support to improve the management of the partner countries’ supply chain. In Kenya, GHSC-PSM supports the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to improve the availability of life-saving health commodities and strengthen supply chain systems. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

The Surveillance and M&E Advisor will provide critical systems support to strengthen Logistics Management Information Systems (LMIS) functionality, enhancing visibility across all levels of the supply chain. This will improve the detection and reporting of stockouts of life-saving commodities and enable accurate reporting on GHSC-PSM indicators, including stock status, LMIS reporting rates, and other key performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:

• Identify, analyze, and recommend feasible options to support critical and life-saving activities related to Kenya’s health supply chain and logistics management information systems
• Support the implementation of critical, life-saving interventions that enhance supply chain visibility and responsiveness, ensuring timely access to essential health commodities at all levels of the system
• Monitor and report on stock status, stockouts, and resupply trends using LMIS data
• Collaborate with KEMSA, MoH, and county health departments to ensure consistent data flow from service delivery points to national systems
• Monitor and report on key GHSC-PSM indicators
• Collect and interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports with respect to health commodity movements and distribution throughout Kenya. This includes analyzing data from KHIS, KEMSA, MEDS, disease programs, and other primary sources to determine reporting rates and stock status of commodities at health facility level
• Ensure the timely collection of data from all levels of the supply chain and develop databases, tools, and protocols for secure data storage and management
• Train selected staff and partners on M&E system operations, data collection methodologies, and reporting standards
• Perform data analysis to support the production of project reports, donor communications, and strategic decision-making

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in public health, health informative, supply chain management, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience or Master’s degree and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience with LMIS platforms and data systems (e.g., DHIS2, i-LMIS, cStock) and monitoring and evaluation
• Knowledge and practical application of recognized principles in the context of monitoring and evaluation of health programs
• Experience developing databases, harnessing tools, and conducting data analysis strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Familiarity with USAID or U.S. government-funded project reporting requirements preferred
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to assess priorities, manage various activities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Kenyan Citizen
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English required

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