Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
2.2 Job Summary
Based at district level, the core function will be to establish, maintain and ensure the proper use of performance monitoring indicators and measurement systems to provide a succinct analysis and reporting of the OVC activities and results in line with the objectives of the OVC Project.
2.3 Reporting relationships
Reports to the OVC M&E Officer.

2.4 Duties and essential job functions
(i) Supports the building of a strong and efficient M&E team at project level and contribute to the strengthening of the M&E and data management systems in the supported districts and health facilities within the district.
(ii) Plans M&E activities for the project on a yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily basis according to the approved project work-plan and budget
(iii) Trains and provides mentorship to project staff in M&E concepts, new tools and databases
(iv) Develops common data collection tools and systems. Works with staff and partners to make OVC data collection modifications, based on analysis of routine data
(v) Work with the DHOs, HFs and M&E teams from other stakeholders to plan & conduct data quality assurance (DQA) including implementation of routine DQMIS activities in Health Facilities.
(vi) Ensures timely data collection and entry into databases according to the project M&E plan
(vii) Analyses data, documents results on key performance indicators and conducts regular updating of project performance monitoring plans in order to highlight progress on expected outputs and outcomes
(viii) Conducts biweekly data verification in each Health Facility in the project, including data quality assessment.
(ix) Responsible for database management at district level
(x) Responsible for quality data storage and ensure that all data is in order and updated
(xi) Prepares donor and partner reports, timely, using the provided reporting systems and develops visual presentations
(xii) Participates in relevant partner, stakeholder, management and staff meetings and present visual reports
(xiii) Supports DAPP-OVC in on-going project review and planning using data results to improve the project implementation. This includes the development of various planning and review documents.
(xiv) Uses data generated to inform development of new activities; participates in conducting project surveys.
(xv) Develops and maintains strong working relationships with Ministry of Health at provincial, district, facility levels and other implementing partners.

2.5 Required qualifications and Experience:
(a) Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field. A University degree with a major in demography or other related social sciences will be an advantage.
(b) At least two years’ relevant work experience in M&E of PEPFAR Health and HIV Activities in complex, multi-year health sector development projects.
(c) Have competence and experience working with Advanced Excel, SmartCare and DHIS2 databases, conducting DQAs and MER indicator reporting.
(d) Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem solving skills.
(e) Ready to revise M&E protocols and systems in order to adopt changed funding agency demands.
(f) Vast experience with development of M&E work and direct supervision of staff in implementation of M&E.
(g) Sensitivity to and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV prevention, care, and treatment, also of key populations.
(h) Strong Partner engagement skills and ability to foster strong working relations with DHO teams.
(i) Excellent written English and oral communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
(i) Applications with detailed CV and must be received by 14th September, 2023.
(ii) Applicants to indicate in the cover letter the expected basic pay if offered the position.
(iii) Indicate position and town applied for in the Subject of the email e.g “Application as OVC Data Associate – Chipata”.
(iv) Please submit your application to E-mail: hr@dappzambia.org ; and copy the following emails: andrew.zulu@dappzambia.org  ; william.mutelekesha@dappzambia.org. 
Do not attach educational or other documentations at this stage.
Note that DAPP does not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process.

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