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Job Title:    Digital Monitoring &
Evaluation Officer – PFISER Project

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to:  Project
Coordinator

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to
make it so.”

Job Summary:  The Digital Monitoring & Evaluation
Officer – PFISER Project will provide technical guidance to Pfizer project on
Programme/Project planning, development, monitoring and evaluation in line with
WV and donor policies /standards; including maintaining systems to collect and
analyze information on activities, outputs, outcomes and impact. The Digital
M&E Technical Officer will further provide technical leadership and
day-to-day operations for the integration and of aligned digital health
solutions in Pfizer project to fast track reduction of under 5 deaths in line with
the National eHealth Policy & Strategy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Project Planning
and Management:

·       
Establish
a robust M&E system for the project by having clear M&E framework and a
performance-monitoring plan for all project indicator.

·       
Develop
and administer performance-monitoring tools to track program indicators in line
with the Project/Programme implementation plan

Project Monitoring:

·       
Collect
and process data on project activities as specified in the detail project
implementation plan.

·       
Plan and
conduct project output and outcome level monitoring as per the M&E plan and
share through monitoring reports on progress of the project in line with the
results framework

Mapping,
Customization, Alignment and Deployment

·       
Conduct
mapping of relevant local digital health stakeholders (including mobile network
operators, district level Health teams), build relationships with the
identified stakeholders to facilitate sharing of information, learning and
collaboration.

·       
Coordinate
with District Health Teams and other local level bodies to ensure their active
participation in design and implementation of integrated digital health
solutions.

·       
Work
with relevant stakeholders to customize and align the Comm Care application to
ttC 2 and iCCM ensuring effective scheduled household visits, diagnostic,
treatment including Health Worker supervision. This includes facilitating DHIS2
Comm Care interoperability

·       
Liaise
closely with World Vision National Office team to ensure the project is aligned
with the Government’s digital strategy, policies and regulations as well as
existing national technical enterprise architecture and interoperability
framework. Facilitate alignment and Comm Care DHIS2 interoperability for open
health information exchange

Capacity Building
and Routine Support

·       
Provide
technical support to the project staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on
monitoring and evaluation according to World Vision Uganda evaluation strategy
and donor requirements.

·       
Develop
capacity of project staff to utilize existing M&E tools for proper tracking
and reporting in line with the donor guidelines including coaching and
mentoring for project staff, partners and other stakeholders.

·       
Build
the capacity of World Vision staff and potential users on the use of digital
technology. Participate in ToT and co-facilitate the training of users of the
digital health application(s). Provide supportive supervision and deliver
refresher trainings to users to reinforce skills and introduce new application
features (upgrades). Provide Level 1 and Level 2 IT technical support for the
implementation of the digital health solution. If necessary, communicate
effectively with the solution providers to clarify and resolve Level 3
technical issues

·       
Promote
sustained and enhanced health worker capacity strengthening using Video
Distance Learning (VDL) including continuous evaluation of sessions and
documentation of learnings

Data Management,
Analysis, Reporting and Utilization

·       
Perform
analysis of data, providing both descriptive and inferential statistics, as
well as qualitative analysis, that will allow for an enhanced understanding
project performance. Provide meaningful data summaries and visualization to
demonstrate result to the project management.

·       
Prepare
monitoring and evaluation reports documenting the findings of evaluation
processes, including the impact of the project

·       
Offer
technical leadership in supporting the timely transmission of digital health
generated reports, effective management of the digital health platforms and the
data. Support the ttC/iCCM-based models to facilitate effective household
counseling, follow up and case management.

·       
Facilitate
data utilization at all levels by ensuring end user access to appropriate
digital health systems.

·       
Organize
targeted capacity buildings and reflection meetings to promote generation of
evidence-based actions through use of quality data

Project
Documentation and Learning

·       
Compile
progress reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annual and Annual) for management
decision making in line with the project implementation plan and donor
requirements.

·       
Promote
utilization of data/information from progress reports, baselines, evaluations
and other assessments at project level through reflection and learning forums
such as quarterly review meetings and management meetings or conferences for
project partners.

·       
Documentation
of project learnings, project most significant change stories, best practices
etc in profiling the project’s performance to stakeholders

Assessments,
Evaluations, Research and innovation

·       
Provide
technical guidance and leadership in conducting project assessments and
Evaluations in line with established donor related guidelines.

·       
Monitor
and track implementation of project evaluation recommendations in line with
World Vision Uganda evaluation strategy and donor regulations.

·       
Continuously
review existing digital health solutions along with the changing partner and
user needs and champion the development of new features that optimize
amplification of the project goals. This includes participation in ongoing
testing, implementation, and evaluation of digital health applications.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant for the World Vision Digital Monitoring & Evaluation
Officer – PFISER Project job must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in; Computer Science
/ Information Technology / Information Systems / Software Engineering/Computer
Engineering/ Informatics AND a PGD Monitoring & Evaluation (or its
equivalent).

·       
A
minimum of two to three years of relevant professional experience in; managing
data intensive programs in designing, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies.
Health Information Systems with focus mHealth , Supporting implementation of
MOH accredited systems such as; DHIS2, mTrack, EMR and others like Comm Care

·       
Experience
with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods,
including tracking outcome indicators with focus on health programs

·       
Experience
in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and
train others in their use is desirable.

·       
Excellent
command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data
management packages/software’s (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS,
STATA etc.

·       
Be
abreast of the national Enterprise Architecture and Interoperability efforts
for Health information exchange and versed with Regulatory frameworks for
implementation / evaluation of aligned digital health systems.

·       
Experience
in; Systems Analysis, Programming and Software customization with a clear
understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.

·       
Ability
to research and evaluate health information applications and information
systems software and learn new software and hardware packages in order to adapt
to the rapid changes in technology.

·       
Strong
report writing and communication skills

·       
Proactive
personality, self-driven and strongly motivated

·       
Capacity/potential
in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.

·       
Spiritual
maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability to articulate
and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way.

·       
Good
interpersonal skills, team player, facilitation skills and strong communication
skills, both verbal and written

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete
Curriculum Vitae. Apply online by visiting World Vision International’s
e-recruitment jobs portal at the web link below.

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Here

Deadline: 27^th March 2020

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