Ensure that the ILI/SARI Surveillance project has a robust monitoring plan in place, developing monitoring and evaluation guidelines, frameworks, and indicator trackers for the project, in close collaboration with the Program Manager
Support ILI/SARI Project lead with the planning and implementation of baseline surveys, needs assessments, mid-term and end of project reviews/evaluations including preparation of Terms of References and designing and implementing appropriate evaluation methodologies
Organize and facilitate periodic meetings with project staff and key stakeholders on M&E progress, challenges, and way forward
Design and manage project monitoring information system / databases to ensure efficient and effective collection, entry, and analysis of all project data (both quantitative and qualitative) and proper reporting of the outcomes of all projects
Provide support to the project team in compiling reports, stressing the importance of data quality, indicator-based reporting and analysis of trends and the achievement of project objectives/outcomes
Conduct field visits to the sentinel surveillance sites to mentor and coach facility staff on data collection, reporting and data cleaning to inform project and the national program
Review reports to ensure accuracy and quality before submission to technical coordinators/managers
Facilitate training of health project staffs and partners on monitoring and evaluation
Develop monthly indicator tracking sheets for monitoring of project achievement monthly and follow-up with the stakeholders on the usage of the system
Participate in the development of the project implementation strategy, annual work plans and other project tools
Informs the health manager on the availability and short fall of data collection tools at the health facilities and community programming
Support the recording of feedback, analysis, and accessibility of feedback data for programmatic decision making
Employment type –Full time one-year contract with a possibility of renewal
Number required: 1
Job Requirement
Qualification and Work Experience
Required Qualification and work experience
Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Biostatistics, Applied Statistics, Health Informatics, or related fields
Minimum six years field experience in project and program monitoring and evaluation, including: Project Monitoring and Evaluation System Design, Management of Monitoring Systems, Project Evaluation
At least three years' experience developing M&E capacity and systems in an international NGO
Practical experience in data analysis software and data collection and management tools such as DHIS2, SPSS, Excel, and Access
Proven experience of creating data collection tools
Desired Qualification and work experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities based on use of data
Computer skills, including Microsoft office, and Access
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent facilitation skills, and strong understanding of how to accurately collect feedback from key stakeholders
Ability to handle multiple tasks; proven self-initiative and problem-solving abilities
Proven record of accomplishment of high-quality performance in highly pressured environments
