Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Lead at HJFMRI Tanzania

Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Lead
Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Lead at HJFMRI April 2024
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation
for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve
military, medical, academic and government clients by administering,
managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit
members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in
1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical
community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and
administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and
clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their
research goals.

This position will be in support of HJF Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI)program.
Responsibilities
HJF
Medical Research International, Inc. Tanzania (HJFMRI) is seeking to
hire a Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to oversees the
implementation of all monitoring and evaluation activities within their
designated region to include data collection, data quality assurance,
data compilation & reporting, and data analytics & use. The
position supports the development and harmonization of effective
monitoring and evaluation systems, support capacity building and
training activities on M&E topics, ensure logistics and
communication across different program areas (clinical, research, and
community) as it relates to data use to inform program decision making.

The
position provides feedback to Program Quality, Monitoring and
Evaluation Director through weekly monthly and quarterly analysis on key
program performance indicators through review of historical trends,
identification of programmatic gaps, and provides appropriate solutions
to address them. The incumbent collaborates with the regional health
management team, council health management team, and community
implementing partners to provide mentorship regarding data management,
quality, and use. The position is based in Mbeya, Songwe, Rukwa and
Katavi and reports to the Regional Program Manager of the respective
region.

Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation team and other program staff in a designated region to:

• Monitor
  progress of targets (regional and district) and disseminate analysis to
  Data Managers through IMPACT and DATIM dashboards.
• Ensure availability of standardized Monitoring and Evaluation tools at district and partner level.
• Mentor,
  coach, and supervise District Data Managers to ensure quality data
  collection and reporting on weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis and
  ensure all reporting deadlines are observed.
• Monitor current
  data collection and management solutions to identify programmatic gaps
  and develop solutions in collaboration with district team.
• Review
  and analyze weekly, monthly & quarterly district reports to
  identify challenges in program implementation and to enhance quality of
  reporting and communication.
• Develop data visualization to
  identify and track regional program performance through IMPACT
  dashboards and other analytic tools and implement strategies to increase
  data use and demand across program staff.
• Oversee
  implementation of district level quarterly data quality assessments
  through analysis of district and facility-based performance.
• Conduct
  final review of data into IMPACT/DATIM on a monthly & quarterly
  basis prior to submission to QME Director and other relevant staff.
• Capacitate data managers to improve national M&E systems, use of data, and timeliness of reporting.
• Ensure quality of data prior to final report compilation.
• Collaborate
  with the District Program Lead & Regional Community Program
  Coordinator to prepare monthly, quarterly, semiannual, annual narrative
  reports.
• Participate in field-based supportive supervision
  activities to include monitoring, technical assistance, and training
  visits with HJFMRI staff at district level, involving both internal and
  external stakeholders.
• Liaise with program staff to review and
  analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to identify challenges in
  program implementation and enhance quality of reporting and
  communication.
• Work with Data Managers to capacitate data clerks
  and data assistants through recommendations of best practices for data
  collection, data quality assessment, and reporting using national
  reporting tools to inform programmatic decision-making.
• Collaborate with HMIS officers to support health information systems, data demand and information use at region level.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor that are necessary in achieving the objectives of this position.

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Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of data management policies and procedures
• Expertise in DHIS2, DATIM, IMPACT, CTC2 database, pharmacy module, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and others.
• Detail-oriented (attentive to details) and able to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate technical data to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent data management and data visualizations skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision making.
• Competent
  in the use of Statistical Analysis Packages (SAS, STATA, SPSS, EPI
  Info) and other analytical software (GIS and Tableau).
• Excellent
  interpersonal, organizational, communication and relationship skills,
  including flexibility, diplomacy, intercultural communicative
  competence, and respect for colleagues.
• Ability to multitask and work under minimum supervision.
• Demonstratable ability to write technical documents (proposal and reports) and give state-of-the-art presentations.
• Ability to meet and communicate schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including fluency in English & Swahili.
• Ability to think strategically and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects, schedules, and deliverables.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time in the respective region.

Qualifications
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data
  Management, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Statistics, or
  any other related discipline required.
• Master’s Degree in a related field preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience at a similar position required.
• Experience organizing and facilitating trainings, workshops, and meetings.

Work Environment This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Employment
with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background
check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your
professional references, verification of previous employment, education
and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor
vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered
as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval
of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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