MONITORING, EVALUATION, ACCOUNTABILITY & LEARNING
ASSISTANT – (HEALTH)
Primarily responsible for the Health domain data collection, verification, analysis, storage, & reporting, in accordance with the project & organisation’s M&E framework in addition to tracking implementation in the health domain against set targets
Key Responsibilities
Supervises quality data collection and management activities.
Provides guidance in monitoring and reporting of Pathways HIV/AIDS activities (HIV Testing and Counseling, referral and linkage, HIV treatment, adherence, viral load monitoring etc.) undertaken by implementing partners of the program in collaboration with the Health Facilities.
Leads simple analyses and reflective discussion on HIV data
Contributes initial findings and field-based insights to project discussions.
Fosters respectful relationships with community members and stakeholders.
Promote honesty and integrity in work of MEAL Agents.
Implements activities according to MEAL Detailed Implementation Plan.
Work with ICT staff to incorporate the use of ICT4D into data collection, analysis,
presentation, reporting and storage.
In collaboration with the MEAL Officer and project team, plan and undertake initial
baseline surveys, mid- term surveys and end of project evaluation to track project
progress and impact Tracking Table, for Health indicators.
Periodically review the Performance Indicator Tracking Table and use it regularly with
project/partner staff to examine progress towards the projects annual and life targets
and realization of the theory of change.
Developing data collection tools for the project that will collect information on Health domain
Field test M&E tools with project staff and modify as necessary with close coordination
of the Senior Project Officer and MEAL Officer.
Train Project and Partner staff on Health indicators (OVC HIV_STAT and custom indicators), CRS MEAL policy, standards, guidance and resources for purposes of collaboration and coordination.
Assist in identification, documentation and sharing of lessons, most significant change stories and best practices
Provide financial management assistance for M&E project activities, as necessary or when required
Maintain and support the beneficiary accountability systems for the country program
Training project staff on DHIS 2 and POMIS database.
Compiling monthly reports for dissemination with donors and government ministries.
Qualifications & Experience required
At least a Diploma in Medical or Nursing Degree, Statistics, Operations Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies or related programs preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting of HIV/TB programs with MoHCC or with clinical partners is strongly required.
Experience in monitoring projects that implement HIV/AIDS program
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), (SPSS, Databases, GIS, Access)
Experience in capacity building of staff implementing OVC projects.
Experience in PEPFAR OVC programming requirements is an asset.
Understanding and experience using MoHCC data systems (ART registers, EPMS etc) a strong advantage.
Demonstrable knowledge of child development, children rights & specifically child abuse.
Excellent verbal & written skills, proficient in English, Ndebele & / Shona.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted & Childline Zimbabwe reserves the right not to fill the position. All applications should include a covering letter and detailed CV.
Applications to be sent not later than 15 October 2020 to The HR on recruitment@childline.org.zw copying pathways@childline.org.zw