PSI seeks experienced,
dynamic candidates for the position of M&E Head for its Zambia program. The
M&E Head will be responsible for managing all research, monitoring and
evaluation activities, for all health intervention areas. This position
is based in Lusaka, Zambia and will report to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
- The development of monitoring
systems that are responsive to all reporting needs as well as providing
the essential data needed to analyze program performance and impact.
- Build robust up to date innovative
responsive and technologically sound feedback mechanisms that demonstrate
program improvement and quality of care
- Timely availability of information
for the preparation of reports
- The establishment of quarterly or
semi-annually data analysis review sessions with programme managers
- Building capacity of programme
managers to analyze and use data to inform project activities
- Supervision of the research manager
and the monitoring and evaluation officers in data collection, analysis
and reporting
- Oversee general management of the
R, M and E department including budgeting, budget tracking etc
Specific functions
Research, Monitoring
and Evaluation Systems Design, Implementation and Management
- Lead research, monitoring and
evaluation conceptualization for SFH programmes
- Serve as investigator for key and
strategic research projects
- Establish effective monitoring and
evaluation systems and facilitate the development and establishment of
data collection tools, documentation systems for reporting to the Chief of
Party on the status of impact, outcome/purpose, output and activity level/process
indicators in the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
- Supervise research agencies and
local survey data collection
- Write or review RME reports, papers
and research briefs, including results reports, as well as papers for
publication
- Presenting RME results to both
research and non-research audiences
- Ensure monthly, quarterly,
semi-annual and annual reporting requirements are met for all donors and
stakeholders
- Review program and staff quarterly
and annual work plans to assess performance of programme in the context of
strategic objectives/approaches in the PMP
- Ensure databases are well
documented and backed-up
Capacity Building
- Build capacity in the development
of Research training materials and ensure that the team has the capacity
to implement both qualitative and quantitative research approaches and
other key methodologies for meeting programme objectives
- Build capacity of the department in
monitoring and evaluation procedures and other related areas as identified
by the programme
QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master's Degree or Ph.D. in
Public Health, Economics, Demography or Sociology
- Experience with RME of health
directed interventions
- Demonstrated expertise in
quantitative research methods
- Excellent data analysis and writing
skills
- Excellent communication and public
presentation skills
- Knowledge of quantitative and
qualitative research software packages (e.g., Stata, SAS, SPSS, NVivo)
- Strong expertise in HIV and family
preferred
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