Why Choose IntraHealth
At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.
For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work.
Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we’ve built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.
Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
IntraHealth seeks to recruit a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor (who will serve as M&E Director) for the USAID Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in Eastern Uganda (RHITES-E) activity in Uganda. The purpose of the RHITES-E activity is to increase utilization of health services through the following key result areas: increased availability of and accessibility to health services; improved quality of health service; increased availability of resources for public sector health services; improved organization and management of service delivery and increased adoption of healthy behaviors and practices. The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor is a key member of IntraHealth’s project leadership team, reporting to the Chief of Party.
The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that excels in capturing and reporting project progress in achieving outcomes and results and in program implementation. The M&E system will provide USAID with timely and accurate information. S/he will support the Uganda Ministry of Health to build long-term capacity in M&E to support improved health access and outcomes. S/he will collaborate closely with US-based technical staff from the IntraHealth Chapel Hill office.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project in monitoring and evaluation, results reporting, data utilization for program decision-making and knowledge management
- Facilitate development and implementation of the project’s M&E performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results
- Develop project quantitative and qualitative indicators and targets as well as processes and tools to measure them
- Develop and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators
- Conduct periodic routine data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified
- Participate in writing regular, timely progress reports of project activities and results for USAID and other stakeholders
- Respond to all USAID requests for data and reporting
- Engage with other program and technical staff in developing and implementing annual project work plans
- Conduct rigorous annual data quality assessments on all project indicators, and write up and disseminate results
- Provide leadership in the development and design of all project evaluation and research efforts, and ensure that they are linked to project objectives and deliverables and are properly budgeted and staffed.
- Ensure compliance with human subjects protection procedures
- Identify short-term M&E technical assistance needs, develop scopes of work for these assignments, and arrange for contracting of consultants, as needed
- Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results with a global audience using a variety of fora such as publications, conference presentations, technical briefs, research reports, etc.
- Remain abreast of developments in the M&E field, particularly with respect to integrated health and community-based health services
- Directly supervise and mentor a team of M&E professionals and contribute substantially to any research which is undertaken by the project
- Work with Ministry of Health counterparts to continually build capacity in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research design and implementation, and data usage
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, Bio-statistics or a related field
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large scale health and HIV/AIDS service delivery and strengthening programs
- Significant experience with PEPFAR and USAID reporting regulations, including experience with service delivery indicators in MNCH, FP, and malaria
- Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (i.e., maintaining a database, quality control measures) and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
- Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS or EPI-Info) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other donors and project partners
- A minimum three years of management experience
- Local candidates strongly preferred
Competencies Required
- Accountability – Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high quality results for IntraHealth’s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
- Innovation – Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of IntraHealth’s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.
- 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 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 idea, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional communication behavior.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability to travel and to work independently with all stakeholders
- Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
- Willingness to work overtime as required
- Minimum noise levels in an office environment
- Office environment requiring sitting at a desk most of the day, using hands to operate a computer and other office equipment
- Requires lifting of 0-25 lbs. occasionally or as needed
- This position is located in Mbale.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS
IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package we offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.
IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply and learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers under Proposal Opportunities. Please upload your cover letter, CV, and a USAID 1420 Biodata Form (available on the website). This position is subject to approval of USAID
Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://wwwintrahealthorg/section/about-us.
Please upload your cover letter, CV, and a USAID 1420 Biodata Form
Applications will be received through December 31, 2017.
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Statistical Software(R, SAS, SPSS, STATA) MER
Expert
Family Planning service integration [FP/RH]
Advanced
Malaria in pregnancy [MNCH]
Advanced
USAID rules & regs [prog mgmt]
Advanced
PEPFAR [prog mgmt]
Advanced
English
Advanced
Education
Required
Masters or better in Statistics or related field.
Experience
Required
4 years: Experience with PEPFAR and USAID reporting regulations, including experience with service delivery indicators in MNCH, FP, and malaria.
3 years: Management Experience
8 years: Experience in monitoring and evaluation of large scale health and HIV/AIDS service delivery and strengthening programs
More Information
- Job City MBALE
