Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Organization: University Research Co., LLC (URC)
Job location: Kampala, Uganda
Deadline: 3rd January 2014 (12:00 pm)
Project: USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project
Report to: Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Advisor
About URC:
University Research Co., LLC (URC), a US-based public health organization working in Uganda since 2005, is implementing the USAID-funded Strengthening Uganda’s Systems for Treating AIDS Nationally (SUSTAIN) project. The project supports delivery of quality HIV prevention, treatment, care and laboratory services at selected regional referral and general hospitals.
Job Summary:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist works with the project team to support implementation of the project M&E and data systems. This includes working closely with the project M&E and other technical staff in ensuring collection, analysis and dissemination of information to track project progress at project and hospital levels.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work collaboratively with project, hospital clinical and data staff, to strengthen collection, analysis and dissemination of information in relation to the key performance indicators of the Project using MoH and Project HMIS systems and tools.
· Work together with the project team to support efforts towards strengthening the use of the MoH HMIS tools, guidelines and procedures at the various project-supported hospitals.
· Provide technical assistance towards the use of HMIS software and databases at hospital and project level, including Open MRS Express, DHIS2 and others that the Ministry may introduce.
· Take lead and maintain data quality management procedures at project and hospital level.
· Provide M and E technical support and training to the Project team including development of data collection tools, preparation of statistical tables, data entry and analysis using appropriate computer packages.
· Actively participate in program surveys, organizing and coordinating the preparation of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual performance reports with program staff and partners and giving feedback on M and E activities.
· Participate in and support the Project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices.
· Perform any other M&E and data management related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The prospective URC employee should hold a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, IT, Public Health and any other related field.
· An additional postgraduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management is of added advantage
· Three or more years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV prevention, care and treatment programs
· Familiarity with the MoH HMIS tools, procedures and guidelines.
· Knowledge in the development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and systems for development programs
· Strong numerical skills
· Results-oriented, team player, and with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
How to Apply:
All qualified applicants should submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic credentials and contact information for 3 professional references in the subject line addressed to:
Human Resource & Administration Coordinator,
University Research Co., LLC - Centre for Human Services,
Plot 7 Ntinda View Crescent, Naguru
P.O Box 28745, Kampala, Uganda.
E-mail: hr-uganda@urc-chs.com (Not more than 3MB)
NB: While we thank all applicants for showing interest, only short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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