Organization: African Field
Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Salary Range:
US$2000-US$4000 monthly
The African Field Epidemiology Network
(AFENET) is a not for profit, networking alliance and service organization that
brings together field epidemiology training programs (FETPs) across Africa
working side by side with Ministries of Health, regional and international partners.
AFENET works to strengthen epidemiological and disease surveillance
capabilities of African countries that are critical to meeting the requirements
of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy, and the
International Health Regulations (IHR). Established in 2005, AFENET has
supported more than 20 African countries across sub-Saharan Africa advance
their capabilities in early detection and response to infectious and non-
infectious diseases.
AFENET has recently been awarded a 5 year Cooperative Agreement (Coag)
to implement Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) projects in Nigeria,
Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and other African Countries. The major purpose of this
Coag is to contribute to Immunization system strengthening and capacity
building in the African region with focus polio eradication, routine
immunization, new vaccine introduction and strengthening VPD surveillance.
Job Summary: The AFENET Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
will be responsible for implementing M&E activities for the entire
cooperative agreement.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Steer the design and implementation of the
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function for the NSTOP/Immunization
Coag, including monitoring progress towards achievement of the Coag
objectives. - Offer technical input into monitoring and
evaluation components of funding and project proposals - Provide technical guidance and support in
the evaluation design, methods, and implementation. - Provide technical assistance to program/project
staff to develop, update and implement monitoring and evaluation of their
programs/projects. - Support implementation, analysis and
reporting for some program/project evaluations (as needed) - Render support in developing M&E data
collection tools and training field staff and partners in usage. - Enter and manage M&E data, generate
findings/results and translate these into actionable recommendations. - Carry out internal data quality audits for
quality assurance purposes. - Support project staff and partners to
understand M&E requirements and procedures including indicators,
definitions and targets. - Maintaining an updated filing system for
all M&E data and resultants reports, including for funding
agreements/project reports - Foster reflection and dialogue on the
evaluation process and outcomes both within the Organization and with key
stakeholders.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold
a Masters’ Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences,
Development Studies or relevant discipline plus an advanced certificate in
M&E. - A minimum of five (5) years of Post
Graduate practice in implementing Monitoring and Evaluation activities in
Public Health related organizations and institutions. - Proof of applied skills and experience in
designing, implementation and operating M&E systems from project
initiation to close out; experience in NGO sector is preferred advantage. - Past experience in handling M&E for
multiple donor funds including US CDC, Gates Foundation and USAID. - Working knowledge of the major evaluation
methodologies and experience in analysis of qualitative and quantitative
data. - Knowledge of vaccine preventable diseases,
surveillance and immunization programs, particularly in Africa, would be
an advantage - Past exposure and experience in reporting
on M&E findings through reports and powerpoint presentations - Working knowledge and skills in monitoring
and evaluation methodology, including ability to develop/interpret a logic
model and an evaluation plan - Possess skills in developing M&E
indicators and data collection plans for research or applied evaluation
projects. - Possess the ability to design monitoring
and evaluation activities for public health programs/projects and/or funding
proposals - Ability to organize and communicate with,
staff from many organizations to work together, including organization of
meetings and workshops - Excellent skills in conducting qualitative
and quantitative data analysis using statistical and/or qualitative
software packages. - Excellent organizational and analytical
skills, results oriented - Excellent written and oral communication,
including presentation skills. - A team player
- Possess the ability to speak French and/or
Portuguese is an, added advantage
All suitably qualified and interested
candidates should send an updated resume (CV), application letter, and 2
professional referees’ recommendations via Email to: sec@afenet.net
NB: Only successful candidates
shall be contacted for an interview.
0 comments:
Post a Comment