POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Project Director, the Strategic Information (SI) Advisor will provide technical support on all monitoring and evaluation activities related to the CDC–funded project Strengthening the Quality, Capacity, and Utilization of Health-related Data for Programmatic Planning and Policy Decision-making to Support the Government and PEPFAR-funded Partners in the Republic of Zambia under PEPFAR. The SI Advisor will provide technical guidance and vision for project monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management, ensuring that all activities meet the highest technical standards. S/he will oversee teams focused on design and implementation of M&E strategies, data quality assurance, associated frameworks, and methodologies as well as knowledge management and global technical leadership activities. Note: this position is contingent upon receipt of award and donor approval. Note: this position is contingent upon receipt of award and donor approval.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead a team supporting timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to funders, including quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
- Oversee the development of data analytics to monitor outbreaks, cascades of care, programmatic pivoting, and key and priority populations
- Engage in the process of validation and triangulation of data
- Support the provision of ongoing training, systems development and strengthening for data quality improvement and other data-related activities
- Mentor teams to train and conduct quality surveys
- Develop tools and processes for visualization, and complex analyses and data coordination between multiple data sources
- Implement remediation efforts that address identified gaps and challenges
- Supporting capacity building through trainings culminating in work and action plans that include stakeholder engagement and ownership
- Implements training and on-going technical mentorship on M&E
- Design and oversee the implementation of M&E systems to collect, manage, and disseminate data for reporting progress towards the project’s objectives.
- Ensure that routinely collected data summaries are available in a timely manner and in a user-friendly format for regular use by the Project Director and members of the technical team for program review and planning.
- Develop efficient systems for project staff to collect and compile relevant information for routine project reports and other special reports.
- In coordination with the Project Director and technical staff, prepare consolidated reports that include concise narratives and relevant tables and/or graphs to meet report requirements for all donors and stakeholders.
- Ensure that robust electronic systems are in place to manage and use aggregate level M&E data.
- Complete other duties and special assignments, as requested.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, demography, public health, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; doctoral-level degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale international health or development projects, with proven capacity in building and managing a diverse team of technical and support staff.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of data for decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance and implementation plans to improve data quality
- Demonstrated competence in knowledge management.
- Strong data management and analysis skills and advanced knowledge of aggregated databases as well electronic medical records systems.
- Experience working with CDC, PEPFAR, U.S. Government or other bi-lateral donors preferred, strong familiarity with CDC reporting requirements.
- Fluency in English and excellent verbal and written communication skills is a must.
NOTE: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Zambia) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP or its partners in Zambia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to apply:
- Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected].
- Please indicate the job title “Strategic Information Advisor” in the email subject line.
0 USD Lusaka CF 3201 Abc road Full Time ,
40 hours per week International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP)POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Project Director, the Strategic Information (SI) Advisor will provide technical support on all monitoring and evaluation activities related to the CDC–funded project Strengthening the Quality, Capacity, and Utilization of Health-related Data for Programmatic Planning and Policy Decision-making to Support the Government and PEPFAR-funded Partners in the Republic of Zambia under PEPFAR. The SI Advisor will provide technical guidance and vision for project monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management, ensuring that all activities meet the highest technical standards. S/he will oversee teams focused on design and implementation of M&E strategies, data quality assurance, associated frameworks, and methodologies as well as knowledge management and global technical leadership activities. Note: this position is contingent upon receipt of award and donor approval. Note: this position is contingent upon receipt of award and donor approval.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead a team supporting timely, accurate and appropriate reporting of project activities and results to funders, including quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports.
- Oversee the development of data analytics to monitor outbreaks, cascades of care, programmatic pivoting, and key and priority populations
- Engage in the process of validation and triangulation of data
- Support the provision of ongoing training, systems development and strengthening for data quality improvement and other data-related activities
- Mentor teams to train and conduct quality surveys
- Develop tools and processes for visualization, and complex analyses and data coordination between multiple data sources
- Implement remediation efforts that address identified gaps and challenges
- Supporting capacity building through trainings culminating in work and action plans that include stakeholder engagement and ownership
- Implements training and on-going technical mentorship on M&E
- Design and oversee the implementation of M&E systems to collect, manage, and disseminate data for reporting progress towards the project’s objectives.
- Ensure that routinely collected data summaries are available in a timely manner and in a user-friendly format for regular use by the Project Director and members of the technical team for program review and planning.
- Develop efficient systems for project staff to collect and compile relevant information for routine project reports and other special reports.
- In coordination with the Project Director and technical staff, prepare consolidated reports that include concise narratives and relevant tables and/or graphs to meet report requirements for all donors and stakeholders.
- Ensure that robust electronic systems are in place to manage and use aggregate level M&E data.
- Complete other duties and special assignments, as requested.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree in epidemiology, demography, public health, or related health, medical, or social science discipline; doctoral-level degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale international health or development projects, with proven capacity in building and managing a diverse team of technical and support staff.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating the dissemination and use of data for decision-making.
- Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance and implementation plans to improve data quality
- Demonstrated competence in knowledge management.
- Strong data management and analysis skills and advanced knowledge of aggregated databases as well electronic medical records systems.
- Experience working with CDC, PEPFAR, U.S. Government or other bi-lateral donors preferred, strong familiarity with CDC reporting requirements.
- Fluency in English and excellent verbal and written communication skills is a must.
NOTE: This is a local hire position (i.e., candidates must be eligible to work in Zambia) and the successful candidate will be an employee of ICAP or its partners in Zambia and subject to the local terms and conditions of employment which includes a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to apply:
- Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected].
- Please indicate the job title “Strategic Information Advisor” in the email subject line.
2017-11-30 
