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Site MEL Assistants

Busia County, Siaya County

Overview

Posted 12 seconds ago
Specialism: Biostatistics / Data Science / Epidemiology / IT or Computer Science / Public/Community Health

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Vacancy Description

Entry Level
Busia County, Siaya County
Posted 12 seconds ago

Abt Global Central Mechanism are hiring 78 Site MEL Assistants (Ref: SMEL/001/2026) in Busia (38) and Siaya (40).

The MEL Assistant will support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning functions during the implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) activities. Working closely with the Sub County MEL & Information Systems assistant and IRS Coordinator, the MEL Assistant will ensure high-quality data collection, verification, and reporting throughout the pre-spray, spray and post-spray phases.

About the Project

With funding from the Unites States (US) Department of State, the Abt Global Central Mechanism supports malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery in 14 partner countries, with the goal of improving health outcomes for target populations while strengthening the planning, data management, and implementation capacity of host-country governments and local institutions.

The project sustains uninterrupted malaria vector control interventions, including insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and spatial emanators (SEs), as well as HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. Across partner countries, the project identifies opportunities to align and transition vector control data collection to national Health Management Information System (HMIS)/DHIS2 platforms.

It also strengthens HIV laboratory referral and quality management systems and supports entomological and insecticide-resistance surveillance, including monitoring for Anopheles stephensi, in priority countries. In collaboration with government counterparts, the project identifies functions for transition and provides support to advance government memorandum of understanding (MOU) objectives

In close collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), and the county governments of Busia and Siaya, Abt Global Central Mechanism seeks to recruit professionals in different fields to support in implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in all the eight sub-counties in Busia County namely; Bunyala, Butula, Matayos, Nambale, Samia, Teso North, Teso Central and Teso South; and all six sub-counties in Siaya county namely; Alego Usonga, Bondo, Gem, Rarieda, Ugenya and Ugunja.

Supervisor: MEL Database Manager

Location: Siaya and Busia Counties, Kenya

Number Required: 78 (38 Siaya and 40 Busia)

Sub-County: Alego Usonga
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 9

Central Ward – 2
North Alego – 2
Siaya Township – 1
South East Alego – 2
Usonga – 1
West Alego – 1

Sub-County: Bondo
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 8

Central Sakwa – 1
West Sakwa – 2
West Yimbo – 1
South Sakwa – 1
Yimbo East – 1
North Sakwa – 2

Sub-County: Gem
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 8

Central Gem – 1
East Gem – 1
North Gem – 2
South Gem – 2
West Gem – 1
Yala Township – 1

Sub-County: Rarieda
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 6

East Asembo – 1
North Uyoma – 1
South Uyoma – 1
West Asembo – 2
West Uyoma – 1

Sub-County: Ugenya
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 6

East Ugenya – 2
North Ugenya – 1
West Ugenya – 2
Ukwala – 1

Sub-County: Ugenya
Number of Site MEL Assistants: 3

Ugunja – 1
Sidindi – 1
Sigomre – 1
Ugunja – 1

Sub County: Bunyala Sub County
Operation Sites: 4

Port Victoria SCH-1 (Bunyala Cultural Center & Lunyofu A/Chief Office)
Mukhobola SCH-1 (Busagwa Dispensary)
Sisenye Dispensary SCH-1 (Budalangi Health Center & Rwambwa A/Chiefs Office)
Khajula Dispensary -1

Sub County: Butula Sub County
Operation Sites: 6

Bumala A Health Centre (Bujumba ACK Dispensary -1)
Malambisia Chief’s Camp (Namusala Dispensary -1)
Ikonzo Model HC (Nyalwanda Dispensary – 1)
Bukhalalire Dispensary (Bumutiru Dispensary -1)
Musibiriri Dispensary (Emafubu Dispensary -1)
Masendebale Dispensary (Butula Family Life Centre -1)

Sub County: Matayos Sub County
Operation Sites: 6

Mayenje Dispensary (Buyosi Dispensary -1)
Esikulu Dispensary (Bukalama Dispensary, Emaseno A / Chief Office & Munongo Dispensary -2)
Burumba AP Chief’s Camp (Burumba Dispensar – 1)
Busibwabo Chief’s Camp. (Nasira Dispensary -1)
Matayos SCH (Lunga A/Chief Office & Nangoma Chief’s Camp -1)

Sub County: Nambale Sub County
Operation Sites: 4

DCC’s Office – 1
Malanga Dispensary (Esidende Dispensary -1)
Madende HC (Khayo Dispensary -1)
Musokoto Dispensary (Lupida Level IV Hospital- 1)

Sub County: Samia Sub County
Operation Sites: 4

Odiado VRC (Nangina Health Center & Nangosia Chief’s Office -1)
Agenga Health Center (Buduta Dispensary & Buburi TVC -1)
Hakati Dispensary) (Namuduru Dispensary & Sio Port SCH -1)
Nambuku Model Health Center (Namboboto Chief’s Office & Mukonjo Dispensary(Ganjala PolicePost) -1)

Sub County: Teso North Sub County
Operation Sites: 7

Kocholia SCH (Kamolo Dispensary & Kiriko Chief Camp -1)
Changara ACC’s Office (Chemasiri Chief Camp & Aloete Dispensary -1)
Angurai SCH (Chelelemuk Hospital, Katotoi Chief Camp & Moding Chief Camp -2)
Aboloi Dispensary (Akolong Dispensary & Akichelesit Dispensary- 1)
Malaba Dispensary (Works & Isegeretoto Hospital -1)
Kamuriai Chief’s Camp (Okuleu Chief Camp -1)

Sub County: Teso South Sub County
Operation Sites: 4

Amaase Dispensary (Ochude Dispensary & Amongura Dispensary -2)
Chakol Division ACC’s Office – Alupe Hospital (Airstrip -1)
Apegei Dispensary (Morukarisa Dispensary & Ngelechom Dispensary -1)

Sub County: Teso Central Sub County
Operation Sites: 5

Kaliwa Chief’s Camp (Simbachai Chief Camp & Apatit Dispensary -1)
Aremit Chief’s Camp (Okook Dispensary & Lukolis Hospital -2)
Kotur TVC (Aturet Dispensary, Kwangamor Dispensary & Amukura Chief Camp -2)

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Spray Campaign Responsibilities

Support training of spray operators, and team leaders on MEL tools, indicators, and mobile data collection platforms.
Assist with setting up IRS mobile phones and tablets, including SIM card activation, charging, and application installation.
Collaborate in setting up mobile DHIS2 and other digitized platforms ahead of training and campaign launch.
Review geographies to ensure sprayer teams are correctly assigned daily.
Support troubleshooting of smartphones and syncing configurations.

During Spray Campaign Responsibilities

Supervise the correct use of mobile phones and MEL tools at spray sites.
Verify daily data at point-of-collection for accuracy, completeness and proper GPS capture.
Mentor field teams to ensure accurate data collection and understanding of defined project indicators.
Support the Site coordinators in updating the spray performance tracker daily.
Track IRS sticker uses and availability, and report shortages promptly to the Sub County MEL .
Provide technical support in resolving data errors and syncing problems with mobile devices.
Monitor real-time data flow and provide weekly progress reports at the site and sub-county level.
Participate in weekly sub-county review meetings and compile summary reports for submission to the MEL Manager.
Participate in data verification exercises in the community and support household follow-up if discrepancies arise.

Post-Spray Campaign Responsibilities

Working with team leaders and site supervisors to retrieve and clear mobile devices, ensuring all data is synchronized before storage.
Support final syncing and secure return of phones and tablets to the main store.
Assist in resolving any remaining data issues, including duplicates, GPS errors, or household detail corrections.
Assist in final analysis and interpretation of spray data to inform reporting and future planning.
Contribute to end-of-campaign reporting and debrief meetings with summarized MEL performance insights.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education (any of the following will qualify):

Bachelor’s Degree in Biostatistics, Statistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Science, Computer Science, ICT, or related field + 2 years relevant experience (1 year in IRS preferred)
OR
Higher National Diploma in a relevant field + 2 years relevant experience (1 year in IRS preferred)
OR
Diploma in relevant field + 6 years relevant experience (1 year in IRS preferred)

Experience and Technical Skills

Minimum 1 year of experience in MEL, data entry supervision, or mobile-based data collection.
Experience working with mobile data platforms such as ODK, Kobo Toolbox, or DHIS2.
Experience in field data collection supervision or large-scale health interventions is desirable.
Familiarity with DHIS2 systems, and completion of free DHIS2 course on https://academy.dhis2.org/ is an added advantage.
Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and database applications.
Strong analytical skills and experience in spray data analysis and interpretation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Attributes

Willingness to reside within the sub-county of assignment and travel frequently to field sites.
Ability and willingness to work six days a week (Monday to Saturday) during campaigns.
Previous experience in IRS campaigns is a strong asset.
Ability and willingness to use locally available transport mode due to the field-based nature of the job.
Fluency in Swahili, English and at least one local language spoken in the implementation area is a plus.
High integrity, proactive, and strong commitment to quality work.