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).

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.

Key Duties &
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:

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

NB: Please indicate on
the envelope the job you are applying for.

Deadline: Monday May 20th 2013 not
later than 5:00pm

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