Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader
in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and
environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous
approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the
top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40
international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the
U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and
environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous
approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the
top 20 global research firms in 2012 and also named one of the top 40
international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the
U.S. and program offices in nearly 40 countries.
The International Health Division is committed to
the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research
and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure
healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in
strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving
both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research
and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure
healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in
strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.
Minimum Qualifications:
MA/MBA (7 – 10) years of experience OR PhD (4 – 6)
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Abt Associates is preparing the upcoming
USAID-funded Private Health Support program in Uganda and seeks a Monitoring
and Evaluation Director. The program will support the professional development
of private health providers/private for profit (PHP/PFP) providers, selected
private sector run company clinics, private health sector regulatory entities
and commercial pharmaceuticals firms. To achieve this goal, it will focus on
the expanded availability of health services by private service providers,
increased affordability of private health services and products, and improved
quality of private health sector facilities and services.
USAID-funded Private Health Support program in Uganda and seeks a Monitoring
and Evaluation Director. The program will support the professional development
of private health providers/private for profit (PHP/PFP) providers, selected
private sector run company clinics, private health sector regulatory entities
and commercial pharmaceuticals firms. To achieve this goal, it will focus on
the expanded availability of health services by private service providers,
increased affordability of private health services and products, and improved
quality of private health sector facilities and services.
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director,
reporting directly to the Chief of Party, is the M&E Team Leader for an
International Health Division project, and is responsible for creating systems
to measure and document program process, output and impact data results by
routinely and systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data
for project staff, partners, and donors.
reporting directly to the Chief of Party, is the M&E Team Leader for an
International Health Division project, and is responsible for creating systems
to measure and document program process, output and impact data results by
routinely and systematically collecting, analyzing and presenting program data
for project staff, partners, and donors.
Specific responsibilities include:
Supporting daily oversight of the project research
and M&E agenda bycollecting and entering the data from current studies and
pilot sites. Contributing to development of project indicators and reporting
procedures. Collaborating with the other project members to plan, budget,
schedule, and implement training activities for data collection and management
in the pilot sites. Supporting the M&E team with drafting research
analysis, M&E, and other project reports.
and M&E agenda bycollecting and entering the data from current studies and
pilot sites. Contributing to development of project indicators and reporting
procedures. Collaborating with the other project members to plan, budget,
schedule, and implement training activities for data collection and management
in the pilot sites. Supporting the M&E team with drafting research
analysis, M&E, and other project reports.
Skills Prerequisites:
Master’s or Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology,
Statistics, or other relevant field. 8 years of relevant professional
experience in designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies
for complex health systems strengthening and/or service delivery programs.
Experience with M&E work in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and/or
maternal, newborn and child health desired Demonstrated expertise in both
quantitative and qualitative research methods; firm command of M&E issues
with respect to improvements in service delivery. Demonstrable analytical
skills to measure the health impact of the project’s activities. Experience
with capacity building. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills,
initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Computer literacy (MS
Word, Statistical Software) Experience working with the private health sector
Statistics, or other relevant field. 8 years of relevant professional
experience in designing and implementing M&E activities and special studies
for complex health systems strengthening and/or service delivery programs.
Experience with M&E work in HIV/AIDS, malaria, family planning, and/or
maternal, newborn and child health desired Demonstrated expertise in both
quantitative and qualitative research methods; firm command of M&E issues
with respect to improvements in service delivery. Demonstrable analytical
skills to measure the health impact of the project’s activities. Experience
with capacity building. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills,
initiative, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Computer literacy (MS
Word, Statistical Software) Experience working with the private health sector
How to apply:
Please apply online at: https://jobs-abtassociates.icims.com/jobs/7557/associate—monitoring-an…
Closing Date: Saturday, 09 March 2013