Monitoring and Evaluation Officer – Kampala – Infectious Diseases Institute

About US:
The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) is an international non-profit organization which is a partnership of infectious diseases and public health specialists. The overall objective of the IDI is to strengthen health systems with strong emphasis on Infectious Diseases, through Research and Capacity Development. IDI has five operational areas through which it works to achieve its mission: Prevention, Care and Treatment; Training, Research and Laboratory services (provided through a partnership with the Makerere University – John Hopkins University Core Lab) and Outreach.

IDI, in partnership with its funders and other stakeholders has received funding to roll out a new pilot project aimed at scaling up pediatric and Adolescent HIV care in the three districts of Kampala, Hoima and Kibaale over a two year period. It is hoped that this will in turn help close the pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy gap and improve HIV services for pediatric and adolescent clients.

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will support the development of effective M&E systems to support project activities. The incumbent will also be responsible for all project data and M&E reporting requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· The M&E Officer will manage project data and M&E needs for all supported facilities.
· Serve as the first point of contact for all data requests and ensure that users’ data needs are satisfied.
· Prepare and submit reliable data for the evaluation activities of the program.
· Identify and/or develop data collection tools and protocols for specific activities.
· Render support in the interpretation of results and prepare them for presentation both orally and in reportable forms.
· Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and bi-annual reports.
· Actively participate in training and M&E capacity development of staff at supported health
· Support the creation of work plans and monitor progress towards program milestones.
· Maintain an ongoing program of continuous quality assurance on all program data; including chart audits and corrective procedures

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or related field with a computing bias
· Hold an advanced degree or postgraduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or Public Health is an added advantage.
· A minimum of two years’ progressive experience in M&E/data management and systems development, especially in a clinical HIV/AIDS program setting.
· Working knowledge of current information technologies and HIV/AIDS.
· Excellent report writing skills.
· Keen attention to detail and proficiency in key computer applications
· Working knowledge of statistical and data management packages.
· Good team player with very good management and communication skills.
· Broad knowledge and understanding of online MoH reporting systems including DHIS2

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should hand deliver an application letter with a detailed CV, naming at least two professional referees to:

The Human Resources Manager,
Infectious Diseases Institute,
College of Health Sciences, Makerere University,
P.O. Box 22418, Kampala, Uganda

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline: 16th November, 2015