Deadline: Soon | Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer Namibia | USAID
- Organization:Â IntraHealth International
- Country:Â Namibia
- City:Â Windhoek
- Office:Â IntraHealth International Windhoek, Namibia
Job Details
Description
| Â JOB TITLEÂ | Â Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer |
| SUPERVISOR TITLE | MEL Manager |
| GRADE | Â |
|  MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB | ·      Ensure that data for Kavango East and Kavango West regions are captured accurately and maintained in the prescribed manner, in collaboration with MOHSS staff·      Collaborate with the Clinical and Nurse Mentors for the respective districts as well as HIS Officers and DSP Programme Officers·      Advocate for data usage for performance measurement of HIV services in·      Train and mentor administrative officers (data clerks), district M&E officers and other health workers in monitoring and evaluation of district HIV data·      Support M&E activities at all REACH II sites in Kavango East and Kavango West regions·      Ensure that accurate and clean data are submitted monthly and quarterly to the REACH II database·      Conduct site field visits for support, mentoring, validation and verification of all project data at the site and catchment level·      Work closely with project staff to organise and participate in monthly M&E meetings to provide data to direct programming and address identified data quality issues·      Support the MEL Manager with the implementation of data quality assurance (DQA) plans, reporting tools, data analysis and presentation frameworks and databases.·      Conduct training (including refresher trainings) to field staff on paper based (where applicable) and electronic data tools·      Spearhead regional Continuous Quality improvement/ Management (CQI/M) activities on regular basis and prepare progress reports for the District CQI Team and other field staff, as necessary·      Ensure that timely, accurate and clean data is submitted weekly, monthly, and quarterly·      Supervise Data Administrators and provide training and immediate support to Data Administrators and CCWs to help them execute their responsibilities |
| DEPARTMENT | Programs |
| LOCATION | Rundu |
| REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as social science, public health, epidemiology, or biostatistics |
| REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE | ·      Four years’ monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis experience in the health sector·      Experience with USAID and/or PEPFAR activities·      Experience in database management on at least one of the following: Excel, DATIM, DHIS 2, EPMS, STATA and/or web-based database ·      Experience working with DHIS2, ePMS, HCT, and other HIS databases |
|  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS | ·      Fluency in written and spoken English·      Ability to work independently and in a team environment·      Good understanding of MoHSS M&E systems·      Good research and analytical skills·      Knowledge of M&E techniques, procedures, and protocols·      Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office package, internet and e-mail use·      Capacity to train and mentor others·      Attention to details, results driven and ability to work under pressure·      Hold a valid Code B Driving license. |
|  COMPETENCIES | Organizational Stewardship: Approaches role and duties as a primary caretaker and steward of the organization, encourages a cooperative environment that focuses on placing the organization’s interests and success first before his/hers, another individual, department or team. Client Relationship Management: Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy current client needs and maintain a partnering relationship during engagements; includes influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating; build and manage new relationships and collaborative alliances.  Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans. Business Acumen: Knowledge, insight, and application of business concepts, tools, and processes that are required for making sound decisions in the context of IntraHealth’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations; including supporting, identifying, assessing, and/or securing new business for the organization. Effective Communication: Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language (English and other required languages) appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional communication behaviors. |
| PHYSICAL DEMANDS | Travel requirements: Expected to travel to health facilities and sites monthlyPhysical demands: Ability to lift up to 5KG |
Qualifications
Experience
Required
4 years:Â Experience in database management on at least one of the following: Excel, DATIM, DHIS 2, EPMS, STATA and/or web-based database
4 years:Â Experience with USAID and/or PEPFAR project activities
4 years:Â Monitoring and evaluation, data management and analysis experience in the health sector
Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Officer
