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Job Title:   Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist – HIV Self-Testing

Organisation: Population Services International (PSI)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Population Services International (PSI) is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. We are a diverse group of over 5,000 entrepreneurial development professionals located in over 40 countries committed to making it easier for all people to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire. PSI is using it’s global presence and 50+ years of experience to help reimagine healthcare. We are working to shape market systems, shift policy and funding, and strengthen global capacity to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

Job Summary:   The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist – HIV Self- Testing will join the Strategic Information & Learning team, and support the Ministry of Health – MoH HIV department to successfully plan, develop & rollout M&E guidelines for HIVST, and facilitating the learning processes.

The M&E Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda in monitoring and evaluating HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) interventions. This role aims to enhance the performance management of HIVST programs by identifying necessary data, conducting analyses, and developing comprehensive reporting mechanisms to guide decision-making and program enhancement. The role will be seconded to work closely with MoH -ACP HTS office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• M&E Strategy Development: Collaborate with MoH Uganda to identify data requirements for effective performance management of HIVST programs within the broader context of an optimal HIV Testing Services (HTS) strategy.
• Situation and Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive situation and gap analyses for M&E and reporting within HIV Self-Testing. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the current M&E framework.
• Data Collation and Synthesis: Facilitate the collation and synthesis of existing HIVST and related data into a coherent, actionable dashboard. This dashboard aims to provide regular insights to support the management of HTS programs.
• Retrospective Data Review: Utilize national collection tools and reporting systems to conduct retrospective data review and analysis. Identify trends and gaps to inform future program strategies.
• Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor, report on HIVST performance and Integrate findings into broader HIV Testing Programs for informed decision-making.
• Report Template Development: Develop customized monthly report templates for HIVST distribution at the facility level, incorporating full HIVST cascade data.
• Ad-hoc Analysis and Support: Offer ad-hoc analysis and support to MoH Uganda to facilitate informed planning and decision-making processes.
• Research: Design and implement research and M&E methodologies including appropriate sampling, support for data collection, reporting to improve  HIVST cascade reporting. He / she will facilitate HIVST department, subject matter experts, and external contributors to develop publication content showcasing the learnings from the implementation.
• Networking and stakeholder engagement: Engage with diverse stakeholders including MoH officials, donors, implementing partners, and other relevant agencies to foster collaborative relationships, facilitate coordinate meetings, and ensure effective communication to align HIVST M&E activities with stakeholder needs and expectations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.
• Post Graduate training in in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage
• Proven experience in M&E within HIV/AIDS programs, preferably with exposure to self-testing interventions (3 years).
• Expertise in data systems e.g., DHIS2 and data collection methodologies and data analysis tools (e.g., ODK, SPSS, STATA)

Competencies:

• Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and interpretation using statistical software tools such as DHIS2, Mobile data collection apps, SPSS, STATA.
• M&E Methodologies: Sound knowledge and practical experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including data collection techniques, sampling methods, and evaluation frameworks.
• Health Sector Understanding: Understanding of public health principles, especially within the context of HIV/AIDS programs and HIV Testing Services (HTS), ensuring an informed approach to M&E activities.
• Broad understanding of different funding cycles, mechanisms and reporting cycles including the Global Fund and PEPFAR
• Provide data and assumptions for forecasting, quantification planning and inform target setting for the HIV Self Testing Program
• Reporting and Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex data findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and effectively communicate insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Dashboard Development: Ability to collate and synthesize diverse data into clear, actionable dashboards or visualizations for easy interpretation and decision-making.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to conduct gap analyses, identify challenges, and propose practical solutions for improving the M&E framework of HIV Self-Testing programs.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Capability to adapt to changing programmatic needs, remain flexible in approach, and adjust M&E strategies accordingly.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, engage effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and build productive partnerships.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workloads, meet deadlines, and oversee project timelines effectively.
• Ethical Standards Adherence: Commitment to upholding ethical guidelines and confidentiality standards in handling sensitive health data and information.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement: A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, publication best practices, and emerging technologies is important for a publication coordinator. They should be proactive in seeking professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in publishing and communication.
• The Candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:
• Measurement: Evidence, research. metrics and evaluation inform our choices.
• Pragmatism: We strive for excellence, but useful and timely are better than perfect
• Honesty: We act with integrity, share what we achieve, and admit when we fail
• Collaboration: Active partnering drives impact
• Trust: We have confidence in our people to make good decisions
• Commitment: We build local capacity and programs that last.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 25^th January 2024

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