Monitoring and
Evaluation Technical Officer, Pretoria
LOCATION: Pretoria, South
Africa
POSITION SUMMARY:
Grant funded.
Reporting to the Monitoring & Evaluation Technical
Advisor, the Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Officer will monitor and
coordinate all aspects of data collection, flow, assimilation and analysis, and
also undertake monitoring and evaluation of the projects, which will include
working closely with the M&E TA, the Technical Team at Head Office,
Regional Coordinators, partners (Government departments, CBOs and NGOs), plus experts
and consultants.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide
M&E technical assistance to CBOs and NGOs, including review of
performance and quality of service delivery;
- Build
the capacity of CBOs and NGOs as well as ICAP-seconded Peer Outreach teams
and lay counselors to implement M&E aspects of the program;
- Provide
regular technical support and supervision to ICAP-SA seconded Peer
Outreach teams in the regions;
- Conduct
regular site visits to ICAP-supported facilities of CBOs and NGOs in the
region and provide M&E technical support;
- Assist
regional coordinators with the preparation of monthly and quarterly
reports for the ICAP Technical Team, DOH, ICAP, donors and other partners;
- Design
and implement data quality assurance with implementing partners;
- Participate
in targeted evaluation activities as requested;
- Assist
with special projects as needed;
- Complete
monthly summary report/work plan;
- Introduce
and manage appropriate, reliable and efficient systems of data collection and
management that cater to all project, donor and DOH requirements;
- Ensure
all appropriate sites and staff are able and equipped to collect and
manage data through relevant training, coaching and consultation;
- Where
necessary, train and coach relevant staff to use appropriate systems
effectively;
- Collate,
enter and analyze data and related information on an ongoing basis in
order to identify potential challenges or problems, and take appropriate
remedial action;
- Ensure
appropriate and secure storage and backup of data;
- Perform
other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A
Master's degree in Public Health (Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health
Services, PhD will be an added advantage);
- A
minimum of three (3) years' experience;
- Experience
in the design, implementation and management of health monitoring and
evaluation systems;
- HIV/AIDS
M&E experience is highly desirable;
- International
health program development and project management experience;
- Field
orientated and comfortable with a team approach to program implementation
and the ability to manage several major activities simultaneously;
- Strong
data management and analysis skills;
- High-level
computer skills, including the ability to rapidly process and analyze data
using the following: MS Excel, Access, SPSS and/or SAS, and Epi-info
Windows;
- Advanced
knowledge of electronic medical record systems and deployment of database
systems for patient monitoring (preferred);
- Extensive
experience in supervising staff with a demonstrated ability to motivate
staff and build effective teams;
- Excellent
English communication skills (both written and verbal);
- Strong
interpersonal skills;
- The
ability to build strong working relationships with local Government officials,
international donors, and technical and administrative staff;
- Knowledge
of and practical experience in health-related research and ethical
requirements;
- Knowledge
of and experience in health information management systems and database maintenance;
Organizational and
management skills.
How to apply:
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Kindly e-mail your application and a detailed CV, with 3
contactable employment references, to icap-jobs@columbia.edu .
Please indicate 'Monitoring & Evaluation Technical
Officer � South Africa'
in the subject line.
Closing Date:
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
Please note: Management reserves the right to assign or
reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Columbia University
is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It does not
discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of
race, color, sex, gender, religion, creed, national and ethnic origin, age,
citizenship, status as a perceived or actual victim of domestic violence,
disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran, or
any other legally protected status.
