PS Kenya Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy – Nov 2017
Employment Position at PS Kenya Nov 2017
Nov 2017 – PS Kenya Jobs opportunity
PS Kenya
Job Vacancy: Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation – HIV & TB
Department: Research and Metrics department
Reports To: Senior Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation
Supervision: M&E officers – HIV & TB
Division: Research & Metrics
Division: Research & Metrics
Purpose: Population Services Kenya in collaboration with other partners is implementing of the HCM HIV program whose goal is increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” strategy in the private sector.
The Manager, M & E – HIV & TB will work directly under the supervision of the Senior Manager, M&E to implement data driven activities to monitor, track and report on progress throughout the HIV continuum of care.
Responsibilities
- The M & E Manager, HIV/TB will have responsibility for designing and implementing M&E and other strategic information (SI) tasks related to the HIV and TB project activities. The incumbent will also have the responsibility for setting up systems at various levels for tracking of the progress of the program and the achievement of project objectives. The Manager will set up tools and systems to monitor project activities in the field, and supervise the systematic collection, analysis and reporting of data.
- She/he will be responsible for the implementation of PEPFAR & other data management systems such as facility EMR systems, DATIM & Site Improvement Monitoring systems (SIMS).
- Guides the project team in planning, designing and implementing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) plan.
- Sets up internal data quality assurance systems and develops and implement systems to address gap. Manages all external data quality audits as required
- Ensures program teams utilize data for decision making at all levels including capacity building and mentorship of program and data staff
- Utilizes appropriate data management systems to monitor the 90:90:90 objectives and indicators throughout the HIV continuum.
- Supports the project team in interpreting data on indicators, targets and results
- Reviews program data on a monthly basis to ensure concurrency with MOH DHIS 2 data.
- Supporting the program team in preparing program related data and reports for reference by the program team as well as the donors and other stakeholders, data for conference abstracts, program presentations for external and internal meetings as well as supporting best practice of the program using data
- Other assignments as related to monitoring and evaluating the quality and performance of program efforts.
Key Performance Indicators
- High levels of accuracy in reporting of program data from providers, partners and subsequently the prime (PS Kenya).
- Successful implementation of audit findings by program teams;
- Improved quality of M&E data at provider and partner level
- Up-to-date and readily available repository for program data for use on demand
- Use of technology for monitoring program performance
- Skills transfer /mentorship of program and data teams in the program
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Health or Social Sciences, Statistics / Biostatistics, demography, population studies, M&E or related field. Master’s Degree in statistics, demography, or public health an added advantage.
- Monitoring and Evaluation professional training
Professional Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience in data analysis software packages such as SPSS, Epi Info, STATA and R.
- Knowledge and experience with GIS applications and Tableau software is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in setting up and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for a major project in HIV/AIDS/TB in a developing country.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodology, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting
- High level of competency in managing data information and evaluations of large scale HIV/AIDS/TB activities
- Strong writing skills and experience with producing technical reports required
- Understanding of statistical software and data management required
- Familiarity with PEPFAR reporting and indicators for HIV Care & Treatment-related data required
- Experience in health systems support for quality data and use of data for decision making
- Demonstrable experience in health information management systems engaging with DHIS, electronic medical records (EMR)
- Experience in training, mentorship and facilitation skills would be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Good report writing and graphical presentation skills
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and decision making abilities
- Pays attention to detail and writes clear and concise reports
- Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimum supervision
- Good planner and observer of timelines
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Deadline: 10th November 2017