Organization: John Snow, Inc
(JSI)
(JSI)
Project Name: USAID’s
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP)
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Advisor
Evaluation and Learning Advisor
About JSI:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) is a leader in improving the health of
individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial
assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in
100 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international
offices for the past 30 years. The JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
ID a leading public health research and consulting organization.
individuals and communities by providing high-quality technical and managerial
assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in
100 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international
offices for the past 30 years. The JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
ID a leading public health research and consulting organization.
About USAID MCSP Program:
USAID’s Maternal and Child Survival program aims to accelerate the
reduction of Maternal, new born and child Mortality in USAID Priority countries
with high disease burden such as Uganda though scaling up evidence based high
impact interventions. Building on Experience, MCSP addresses major causes of
mortality by influencing and implementing high impact and innovative
interventions at scale based on the country context and data; building global
consensus and sustained government commitment to support MNCH interventions;
maximizing the use and integration of local programs
reduction of Maternal, new born and child Mortality in USAID Priority countries
with high disease burden such as Uganda though scaling up evidence based high
impact interventions. Building on Experience, MCSP addresses major causes of
mortality by influencing and implementing high impact and innovative
interventions at scale based on the country context and data; building global
consensus and sustained government commitment to support MNCH interventions;
maximizing the use and integration of local programs
Job Summary: The Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Specialist provides support to a two-person team of MEL
Advisors with the following tasks: general program monitoring and evaluation
(M&E); development and use of a web-based data management information
system; development of indicators for monitoring performance; development and
maintenance of the USAID Performance Management Plan (PMP) and other
project-level M&E plans; production of periodic reports on program
performance; and support for the process of documenting, learning from, and
making decisions based on program M&E data.
Evaluation and Learning Specialist provides support to a two-person team of MEL
Advisors with the following tasks: general program monitoring and evaluation
(M&E); development and use of a web-based data management information
system; development of indicators for monitoring performance; development and
maintenance of the USAID Performance Management Plan (PMP) and other
project-level M&E plans; production of periodic reports on program
performance; and support for the process of documenting, learning from, and
making decisions based on program M&E data.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Work in liaison with the team of MEL
Advisors, provide technical assistance to: MOH/Uganda National Expanded
Programme for Immunization (UNEPI), Ministry of Health Child Health
Division, United States Government (USG) Implementing partners and their
operational level health workers, local governments in the selected
program districts, and other key stakeholders. - As a key member of the MCSP/SS4RI team,
contribute towards the development and implementation of program strategy,
including but not limited to: program documentation both qualitatively and
quantitatively following program guidelines; development of and advocacy
for program-related indicators; and participation in the development and
updating of the program’s internal M,E&L plan. - Data management, including but not limited
to: development of program databases and support for their use among other
partners and staff; collaboration with the MOH Resource Center in the
generation and reporting of EPI and other Child health information; and
support for data management, including data collection, processing,
analysis, internal sharing and reporting, which also includes development
and implementation of a data quality management (DQM) system, including
data quality assessment/auditing, assurance, and storage guidelines. - Work in liaison with program staff to
ensure appropriate program M&E, including but not limited to: ensuring
that performance indicators are developed, followed and targets are met;
drafting monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual performance reports as
required by USAID, The Foundation, and MCSP/SS4RI/JSI; and soliciting and
incorporating inputs from technical staff on performance reports,
presentations, etc. - Assist the MEL Advisor team to encourage
the active use of M&E data for decision-making by facilitating regular
program learning reviews to identify critical lessons learned and best
practices, which can be widely disseminated to inform health managers on
best practices. - Support the inclusion of program ME&L
data and findings in journal articles and grey literature including
success stories, technical briefs, etc. - Work closely with the program team to
facilitate cross-learning on the Reaching Every Child through Quality
Improvement (REC-QI) approach across programs and countries. - Perform any other roles and duties as may
be assigned..
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant for the USAID MCSP
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist job opportunity must hold a
Bachelor’s degree in statistics/quantitative economics with a Master’s
degree in Statistics, Management, Public Health, Population studies and/or
post graduate qualifications in M&E or project planning and
management. - At least five years of progressively
responsible professional experience in a program M&E role with an
international development organization; including working experience at
the district level supporting Data quality validation and improvement
activities. - Broad knowledge of and experience in
program M&E including indicator development, study design and
implementation, and data analysis in the health sector. - Previous experience in developing results
frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design are
required. - Experience developing and/or using
performance management plans or similar tools are required. - Demonstrated ability in working with data
bases, data analysis and conducting of both qualitative and quantitative
research. - Highly analytical skills and the ability
to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner - Excellent research and data collection
methodology skills - Good working knowledge of Uganda’s HMIS
and DHIS2 platform - Ability to create organizational work
plans based on higher-level goals - Skills in supporting staff with a variety
of levels of knowledge and capabilities - Strong organizational skills in order to
balance competing priorities - Ability to work independently to
efficiently meet deadlines - Strong interpersonal, oral and written
communication skills - to deal effectively with colleagues and
partners, including - MOH and local governments and communities
- Ability to apply JSI regulations and
procedures to daily work requirements - Handling datasets using Excel, My SQL,
statistical packages such as SPSS, STATA, EPI-data, - Excellent computer skills, including word
processing, spreadsheet programs, PowerPoint Travel
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated
and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line as indicated as
title of the position.
and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line as indicated as
title of the position.
Deadline: 30th June 2017
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