Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer at MDH November, 2

JOB VACANCY

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to address public health priorities of the people of Tanzania and the world at large. These priorities include: communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH strongly believes in and works in partnership with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health (MoH); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society, community-based and faith-based organizations and others.

MDH secured an award to implement and oversee a Three (3) year Global Fund Project from 2024 to 2026. The Project is aiming to tackle systemic obstacles that hinder progress in achieving better outcomes for HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria while simultaneously striving for equity, sustainability, and enduring impact. In line with this endeavor, MDH, as Prime for Global Fund Project, is in search of qualified individuals to fill the following job vacancies.

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer (1 Post)

Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Location: Dar Es Salaam

Job Summary:

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for quality data capture, collection and reporting.  S/he is responsible for managing data collection and reporting for M&E framework including designing tools, methods and process for monitoring of the project to ensure progress and results. Under the support of M&E Manager, she/he will support development of M&E and reporting formats for SRs to monitor delivery and technical outcomes with a focus on module and assigned targets. 

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement and coordinate an effective and efficient Global Fund M&E system that ensures all Project M&E needs are met
2. Develop and refine performance indicators to ensure that they are objective, practical, specific and cost effective for the GF Project
3. Lead and support implementation of project performance indicators for results/impact measurement
4. Continuous review of existing monitoring tools and adapt them accordingly
5. Develop and maintain appropriate project specific database
6. Compile monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual project reports from SRs for internal and external use.
7. Conduct regular visits to SRs to monitor quality project implementation and ensure adherence to national SOPs, policies and other guidelines.
8. Lead review of SRs quarterly reports through desk and On-site data verifications exercise by conducting cross-checks of various primary documents (HTS register, HTS summary forms, KVP forms, Service provision forms, TB forms e.t.c) and share findings through summary reports.
9. Ensure quarterly reported data is entered into national systems (DHIS2&ETL) and Indicator Results Table (IRT) database and matches with data reported in quarterly reports
10. Analyze data reported in national systems and IRT to assist the GF-PMU for Project decision making and improvement.
11. Conducting routine data-quality assessments (RDQA) to all sub-recipients (SR’s) and implementing partners to verify reported data in Progress Update Reports (PUDR’s).
12. Work with sub recipients (SRs) and partners to assess M&E capacity gaps and plan for capacity building on aspects related to data and reporting.
13. Conduct orientation to SRs-M& E staff on IRT Database (data entry, Cleaning and analysis using Pivot tables)
14. Coordinate/assist documentation of best practices and success stories across MDH.
15. Participate in knowledge management for MDH
16. Any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor-M&E Manager

Requirements, Education, work experience and skills:

1. Bachelor degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
2. At Least Three to Five (3 – 5) years of experience in Public health, preferably in the field of HIV and AIDS prevention and treatment Projects.
3. Familiarity with relevant international and national guidelines and regulations related to HIV and AIDS programs.
4. Strong analytical skills to collect, analyze, and interpret data effectively.
5. Attention to Detail to ensure accuracy in data collection and analysis.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
7. Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and Microsoft Office Suite is often required.
8. Basic project management skills to manage and coordinate M&E activities within a project or organization.
9. Familiarity with M&E frameworks and tools commonly used in the field.
10. Understanding of various data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observation.
11. Ability to work collaboratively with teams and build relationships with partners and stakeholders.
12. Ability to write clear and concise reports that communicate findings and recommendations for Global Fund effectively.
13. Ability to identify issues and develop solutions for improving project performance based on data analysis.

N/B:

MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

 Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Submit your application before 10^th November 2023

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