Job Title: Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist
Evaluation Specialist
Organisation: Stop Malaria
Project (SMP)
Project (SMP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About USAID Project:
The Stop Malaria Project (SMP) is a five-year USAID funded initiative
awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of
partners led by the Johns Hopkins University. Bloomberg School of Public
Health, Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), Other Partners include
Malaria Consortium, Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and
Infectious Diseases Institute Limited (IDI).
awarded in September 2008. The project is being implemented by a consortium of
partners led by the Johns Hopkins University. Bloomberg School of Public
Health, Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP), Other Partners include
Malaria Consortium, Communication for Development Foundation Uganda (CDFU) and
Infectious Diseases Institute Limited (IDI).
Job Summary: The M&E
Specialist will assist the Deputy Chief of Party / M&E Manager to provide
technical oversight for all monitoring and evaluation activities and support
for strengthening of information systems.
Specialist will assist the Deputy Chief of Party / M&E Manager to provide
technical oversight for all monitoring and evaluation activities and support
for strengthening of information systems.
Key Duties &
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical inputs in the design,
implementation, and refinement of a comprehensive M&E system to track
and monitor progress based on the project Performance monitoring plan; - Work with the NMCP, RC-MoH and district
teams to ensure LUN distribution data is well documented and reported to
the donor; - Provide support in the development and use
of data collection tools in support of routine reporting and updating of
the PMP, including support for an online USAID web-based M&E
system(MEMS); - Oversee the design, Implementation, and
analysis of surveys, including designing protocols, data collection tools
and training materials for survey teams, as part of the M&E framework; - Assist in the design and implementation of
operational research of malaria activities. - Spearhead project quality improvement and
assurance activities. - Support capacity-building at rational and
district levels through training and on job support supervision in M&E
systems including HMIS, DHIS2 and mTRAC: - Support preparation of and participate in
relevant technical meetings, workshops, and working groups; - Provide monitoring support to partners
through regular field visits - Disseminate information through report
writing, peer-review publications and presentations at national fora as
appropriate.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
Experience:
- An advanced degree in public health (e.g.
biostatistics, epidemiology) or a pertinent social science, such as
demography - Strong analytical, writing skills and
extensive experience in M&E of public health projects/ programmes. - Experience with establishing, monitoring
and assessing communicable disease M&E systems - Strong data analysis skills using STATA
and other statistical packages such as EpiData, SAS, and SPSS. - Proven experience in
capacity-building/skills transfer, particularly working with government
and non-government colleagues. - Demonstrated ability to work independently
as well as collaboratively on a team, particularly with Ministry of
Health. - Experience working with government
departments and/ or international NGOs - Experience in research and field studies;
Proficient in standard MS Office software applications. - Strong presentation skills, good
communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to maintain a high standard of
personal conduct. - Desirable skills:
- Familiarity with IT systems and solutions.
- Strong writing skills with publications in
peer-reviewed journals. - Understanding of the culture and working
system structure of the public health sector in Uganda.
How to apply:
All interested candidates are invited to send their applications,
academic transcripts and three professional references to the Johns Hopkins
University/Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue
(between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, Kampala,
Uganda
academic transcripts and three professional references to the Johns Hopkins
University/Center for Communication Programmes, Plot 15 Binayomba Avenue
(between Ambrossoli International School and Royal Suites) Bugolobi, Kampala,
Uganda
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Deadline: Monday May 20th 2013 not
later than 5:00pm
later than 5:00pm
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