Job Summary
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will support the M&E systems in the project.
Minimum Qualification:Diploma
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Amref/M&E Assistant – SLQS Project/2020-09
1 IDENTIFICATION
1.1 JOB TITLE
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
1.2 REPORTING TO Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
1.3 PROGRAM HIV, TB and Malaria
1.4 PROJECT Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems for HIV/TB Epidemic
1.5 PHYSICAL LOCATION Amref Kenya, Nairobi
Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. For more on Amref Health Africa please visit www.amref.org
Background
Implementation of Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems (SLQS) in the Republic of Kenya under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will provide technical assistance (TA) to the Kenya Ministry of Health (MOH) Division of National Public Health Laboratories (NPHL), National VL/EID referral laboratories and other relevant National Health departments to Provide quality laboratory network systems that support timely, efficient and reliable services along the clinical cascade for HIV/TB patients. Sustainable Laboratory Quality Systems programme will coordinate and support activities at the National level, cascade to the counties and site level will be done by lead clinical implementing partners. The objective is for HIV/TBrelated diagnostics to achieve the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals and epidemic control.
2 MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will support the M&E systems in the project.
3 PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY AREA ACTIVITIES
Technical Support
• Prepare work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks for the programme.
• Monitor the implement programme activities to ensure conformance to project objectives, work plans, budget and expected results.
• Taking lead in data capture and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators as per the performance framework
• Develop and maintain databases back-up and filing systems for programme data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual programmatic performance reports.
• Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices.
• Participate in operation research within the project and in other continuous quality improvement initiatives within the project.
• Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences
4 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Knowledge
• Diploma in a health, development related field, statistics or its equivalent.
• Professional training in M&E
Experience
• 3 years relevant working experience; experience in a busy health organization will be an added advantage
• Experience in M&E concepts and tools
• Experience in monitoring & evaluation and project management
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and produce reports on time and work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment
Skills and Competences
• Analytical and attention to details
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Good analytical and presentation skills
• Strong team- player
• problem solving skills
Interested? Submit a Cover letter in PDF expressing your interest and clearly outlining your qualifications for the position (Not exceeding 2 pages) and an updated CV in PDF (Not exceeding 3 pages) highlighting all relevant educational and employment experience. The subject line for your email should read:Amref/M&E Assistant - SLQS/2020-09 to ********** Deadline for submission: - 24th September 2020.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
