Postgraduate health professional degree-level training in clinical
epidemiology, M&E or a related field is strongly preferred. At least
8 yrs of experience and progressively increasing responsibility in the area in
M&E and strategic information health sector. Strong analytical and
quantitative experience and skillset, including M&E, operations
research. Proven ability to both ide
ntify the most important results and
achievements of a project and capture and package these results for multiple
audiences. Extensive experience with statistical and database software
package these results for multiple audience, extensive experience with
statistical and database software packages including MS Access.
Experience in international public health is preferred. Experience
working in PEPFAR, CDC and/or USAID-funded health projects desirable.
Strong interpersonal skills are required. Supervisory experience is
essential, Fluency in reading, writing and speaking
English, with excellent writing skills
Reporting and communication – Responsible or the timely production and
submission of periodic reports to the Project Director for the final submission
to the client (MOH) and donor (CDC and PEPFAR). Communicate DHSS project
outcomes and recommendations to internal and external partners; prepare and
present monitoring and evaluation data to a wide variety of audiences.
Working closely with the MSH home office team, implement and monitor project
communications plan to effectively communicate the project’s achievements to
the donor, national stakeholders, MSH community, and abroad international
audience. Ensure all reports and communications material meet established
standards (CHS. MSH, CDC, PEPFAR) for content and are compliant with branding
guidelines. Work closely with technical teams to develop and disseminate
technical products (e.g. fact sheets, best practices, success stories,
monographs, technical briefs etc) for a broad range of audiences.
Operational Research – Overall responsibility for successful completion of
operational research under the DHSS project, including assisting in the
development of study protocols. Tools ethical clearances and supporting
documentation of studies. Develop evaluation protocols, provide technical
assistance during implementation of the research, and review final
reports. Conduct desk reviews, and retrospective data analysis (with
additional data abstraction from site tools).
Monitoring and Evaluation – Responsible for development and implementation of
the Performance Monitoring Plan, advise technical program advisors on
indicator selection, target setting, monitoring and data quality assessment and
validation, track project progress against targets, analyse data sets and
make recommendations for enhance program planning, coordination and
management. Establish systems for collecting and analysing data that will
monitor the progress, performance, outcomes and quality of interventions,
this includes identifying strategic information that will inform adjustments in
the strategy of all DHSS project components. Develop and implement
appropriate data quality assurance systems for the project target areas.
Work closely with the technical teams, CDC and the Ministry of Health to
develop templates for analysing and presenting data to guide decisions, support
dissemination of project related data to staff at the health facility
and district levels and support analysis at district level and development of
reports to CDC and the govt. Organise and manage field implementation and
perform data analysis and prepare draft reports of studies conducted and review
final reports
Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Director of Strategic
Information and Reporting (DSIR) will be responsible for the identification,
collection, analysis, use and communication of data in program implementation,
results, and impact related to all aspects of the CDC-funded Cooperative
Agreement entitled District Health System Strengthening (DHSS) and Quality
Improvement for Service Delivery in Malawi project. The DSR will work
closely with the team leader for each component of the DHSS project (the
Service Delivery and Quality Improvement (SDQI), the national Evaluation of the
Malawi PMTCT program (NEMAPP) and the TB and HIV project in Malawi prisons) to
measure the progress and effectiveness of the interventions. Both regular
periodic reporting and special reports and research are the responsibility of
the DSIR.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit concise and well thought out
applications that clearly demonstrate attainment of the relevant experience and
qualifications outlined above, Applications should include a cover letter, CV ,
daytime telephone contact and 3 traceable refs from previous employers and
should be sent by regular mail or email (preferred) to the address listed below
so as to be received NO LATER THAN FRIDAY 10th JULY Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted The Human Resources Manager,
Management Sciences for Health, Private Bag 398, Lilongwe 3, Malawi,
Email mw-jobs@msh.org
offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap.
