PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
PATH seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager for a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded reproductive, maternal, newborn child, adolescent health program based in Kenya. PATH supports local governments, US government (USG) implementing partners, and local technical experts in the design and implementation of high quality, impactful programs. Candidates must have experience in the development and maintenance of systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of complex health programs. Successful candidates will have demonstrated ability in translating research findings into practice/programming strategies and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities under the program.
• Develop and manage the Project‘s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• Develop and maintain systems to collect and analyze information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program.
• Analyze monthly data and support training of M&E personnel in quality assurance.
• In collaboration with program and field staff, ensure successful implementation of M&E strategies and performance monitoring plans.
• Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to standards and best practices for M&E across the program, including data quality and use.
• Work collaboratively with key headquarters and country program staff to plan M&E activities, budgets, timelines, and level of effort requests.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for USAID.
• Promote and support knowledge management and sharing efforts both internally and externally, including participation in internal and external communities of practice and contribute to PATH’s knowledge management sites.
• Mentor junior M&E staff at headquarters and in the field as needed.
Required Experience
- Master’s degree in public health (international health, epidemiology, biostatistics, population) or related social science.
• 8- 10 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience setting up and/or implementing routine data collection systems for health service delivery.
• Computer skills demonstrating competency in MS Office Suite and at least one statistical package such as Stata or SPSS.
• Demonstrated self-starter (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English,
• Experienced and proficient in writing reports and M&E sections of proposals, including performance monitoring plans for external audiences, and manuscripts for publication
• Ability to interact skillfully and diplomatically with numerous counterparts, including donors, Ministry of Health officials, local partners and other NGO’s.
Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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