Job Vacancies- Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (3 positions), Amref Health Africa

December 29, 2021

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization; currently implementing more than 140 programs, directly reaching more than 12 million people across 35 African countries. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in eight countries in Africa, namely, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Malawi, South Sudan, Zambia and Senegal. Amref’s work in each country responds to local needs and priorities, strengthens existing capacities in communities to have
ownership of their health and strengthens the local health systems. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America. Amref has a staff complement of over 1,500.

Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To increase sustainable health access to communities in Africa through solutions in human resources for health, health service delivery, and investments in health’.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will ensure availability of quality data that is timely, complete, accurate and reliable for informed decision making at health facility, sub-county and county levels.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Quality

• Coordinate and participate in the project supported routine data quality audits (RDQA) in the county.
• Monitor implementation of RDQA action plans.
• Verify data entered in DHIS2 and reporting tools before entry in DATIM, KePMS and project database. Provide feedback to SCHRIO/CHRIO on any data quality gaps for correction and update of the DHIS2.
• Coordinate and participate in data reconstruction eHealth

• Coordinate implementation of electronic medical records (EMR) in USAID Imarisha Jamii supported health facilities, including system assessment and maintenance.

Capacity Building

• Provide technical support to local implementation partners on the use of OVC Longitudinal Management Information System (OLMIS) and Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS).
• Participate in training and/or mentorship of health workers and data quality improvement teams at both health facility and community levels.
• Provide technical assistance to LIPs, Health Facilities and project staff on filing of records and reports including regular back-up of records.

Performance Monitoring

• Populate the project dashboards on monthly basis and disseminate monthly progress reports to technical staff during month performance review forums.
• Monitor correct implementation of USAID Imarisha Jamii supported activities by both MOH staff and project staff.
• Regularly update the County Health Coordinator on implementation status of project activities.

Tools

• Coordinate tools inventory assessments and re-distribution of the tools to all supported service delivery points

Data Demand and Information Use

• In collaboration with facility health management teams (FHMTs), SCHRIOs and CHRIOs, coordinate and participate in data/performance review meetings, and data demand and information use forums.

Operations

• Raise field activity advances (FAA) for M&E related support to relevant ministries in the county based on approved work plan and budgets.
• Ensure MOH staff use correct documentation in accordance to Amref Health Africa policy guidelines during implementation and attendance of USAID Imarisha Jamii supported activities (i.e. list of participants, reimbursements and claims).

Evaluations

• Participate in USAID Imarisha Jamii supported assessments, surveys and evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Health records or related field.
• Basic knowledge and use of M&E concepts and tools.
• Database management.
• Statistical software e.g SPSS, Excel, EPI Info, Stata and MS Access.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural teams.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

EXPERIENCE
• Three (3) years’ progressive work experience in the field of M&E for an MNCH programme.
• Practice with log-frame development.
• Project monitoring and evaluation.
• Participatory development of indicators.
• Experience in Health Management Information Systems.

How to apply
Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies/ to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be December 31, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.