Jhpiego is an international, on profit health organisation affiliated
with the Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego develops innovations for enhancing
capacity for the health care workers, strengthening health systems and
improving delivery of care towards improving the health and well-being of the
people. Since 1999, Jhipego has been collaborating with Govt of Malawi
Ministr
y of Health (MoH) and various partners in implementing a wide-range of
activities in maternal health, family planning and reproductive health, newborn
and child health, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Current key projects include
the Sport for Service integration-Services (SSDI-Services), maternal and Child
Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) and Voluntary medical Male Circumcision
(VMMC).
“Sankhani Moyenela –Smart choice” is a 4 yr USAID-funded MCHIP Associate Award
which aims at scaling up Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) services in
Malawi, targeting males age 15-49 yrs in 5 districts by providing 150,000
circumcisions by 2017. The core project goals are to strengthen National
VMMC quality assurance system, increase access and availability of VMMC
service, and pilot integration of EIMC into maternity services. SANKHANI is
currently present in 3 districts in the Southern Region of Malawi: Thyolo,
Chikwawa, and Zomba. As such, Jhpiego intends to a recruit skilled and
dynamic profession for the following position
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Reports to : VMMC Chief of Party, Blantyre, position supervises: M&E
Officer and Data Management Coordinator
Will provide technical oversight for and implementation of all monitoring and
evaluation and research activities associated with the Sankhani VMMC program
within Thyolo, Chikawa, and Zomba districts. She/he oversees and
coordinates accurate data capturing, M&E form development, regular reports,
data quality assurance audits, management of program databases and information
systems and provides specific logistic support during campaigns, With support
from the senior M&E Advisor, the M&E Specialist will work with MOH a
M&E activities to strengthen national and district level M&E capacity
and HMIS
Willingness to travel extensively to program locations, Good interpersonal and
communication skills in English and Chichewa, Experience working with local
partners, including local NGOs and CBOs and knowledge of the local context
essential; familiarity with USAID programs is preferred, Proficiency in
managing field data collection work, including familiarity with IT enabled
tools (cellphones, PDAs), Experince in training and facilitation on M&E systems,
development maintenance and improvement, Strong verbal and written
communication skills; ability to lead and work effectively with
interdisciplinary team with minimal supervision, Good knowledge of statistics
and epidemiology with ability to design and conduct quantitative and
qualitative studies, Innovative, assertive and positive attitude towards work
and the team, Excellent time management, ability to organise and handle
multiple projects, often under deadlines, Excellent organisational skills,
Knowledge of Malawi National, zonal and district health management
information, High level of proficiency in use of computer packages such as MS
word, SPSS/STATA/EPI info, Access, Excel, Power point and email, familiarity
with the health systems at district level and below, Masters Degree in Public
Health , Demography, Statistics, or other related discipline, or Bachelors
Degree in Health, Social Sciences, or related field and at least 4 yrs of
relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with proven success
Perform any other program related duties as assigned by supervisor which will
facilitate achievement of program deliverables, Facilitate program review
meetings and ensure that data is used to highlight important programmatic gaps
and coordinate with district teams and the MOH as needed to address these gaps,
Conduct data Quality assessment (DQA) visits and participate in the joint
supervisory visits, with particular focus on improving the monitoring systems
and the quality and completeness of data collection, analysis and feedback
systems, support capacity building activities as national and district levels
and provide relevant technical assistance to M&E counterparts in MoH to
strengthen national M&E capacity and improve national health management
information system, Draft M&E sections of quarterly reports, Provide
technical assistance and guidance to ensure program performance monitoring:
collection, compilation, analysis, reporting and use of data
for ongoing improvements in program implementation on a monthly,
quarterly and ad-hoc basis as required by the donor, work with the M&E team
centrally to develop and implement M&E systems and tools to monitor program
implementation, and ensure that the correct forms, tools and systems are being
used at district level at both static and outreach VMMC sites
Eligible candidates meeting the required qualifications and experience should
send applications with detailed CV, and names and contact details of 3
traceable refs, Candidates are advised to indicate their salary history in
the cover letter, Jhpiego appreciates all candidates but please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
