Monitoring, Evaluation And Research Manager at Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania (AKHST)

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2016

Monitoring, Evaluation And Research Manager POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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Aga Khan. Health Services Tanzania (AKHST] - an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a non-profit international organization that supports social development programs In Tanzania. AKHST Is undergoing a major expansion to position the Institution to become a Leading and Integrated tertiary and teaching health care system in Tanzania. AKHST will also be implementing a new and exciting project: Improving Access to Maternal and Newborn Health (MNH) in Mwanza, Tanzania (IMPACT) - a four year Global affairs Canada (GAC) initiative which Will contribute to the reduction of maternal and newborn mortality by improving the availability and utilization of quality MNH services for women and their families In underserved areas of all seven districts of Mwanza

4. Monitoring, Evaluation And Research Manager

The-Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Manager will take lead in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E), research, learning and documentation related activities of the IMPACT Project. The principle guiding instrument of the
Manager's work will be the IMPACT Project Management Framework (PMF), the Project Logic Model (PLM), and the Project Implementation Plan (PIP). The major objectives of this position include the continuous monitoring of project implementation; planning and implementation of the baseline and end line evaluations; and the mid-term and other project implementation reviews; oversight and coordination of data collection; validation of data and data analysis; feedback to the field teams; advise in terms of evidence based strategic project development and project programmatic steering; and dissemination of results at district, regional, national and international levels and training in dataregion: Kwimbo, Mogu, Missungwi, Nyamagana, Ukerewe, Sengerema, and lIemela.
IMPACT, through a public-private partnership approach, will work closely with local stakeholders, the community and local government to facilitate behaviour change and create demand and increased availability and utilization of quality MNCH services.
AKHST is seeking a dynamic and qualified applicant for the following positions:-

Key Responsibilities:-
• Take the overall lead of the IMPACT Project monitoring and evaluation activities including planning, implementation and supervision of routine output and periodic outcome monitoring; baseline and end line surveys; and mid-term review in order to evaluate and measure programme effectiveness, achievement of indicators as per PMF.
• Lead on review and determination of suitable project indicators at ultimate, intermediate and immediate outcome levels. .
• Review of MERL owned existing household survey and health facility and training needs assessment tools and adapt them to IMPACT PMF as required.
• Provide regular (monthly) AKDN internal monitoring reporting and quarterly, semi-onnual and annual monitoring reporting to the donor agency through the Grant Managing Agency (AKFC); coordinate with the Senior Project Manager for timely reporting.
• Refine M&E and research and learning specific budgets consistent with both organizational and donor requirements under IMPACT.
• Together with the Senior IMPACT Project Manager, monitor development and implementation of annual work plans, and serve as the catalyst for building capacity of national, provincial, and municipal stakeholders and government
• Analyze routine monitoring data, baseline and end line surveys, and mid-term review based on the PMF and provide guidance to the IMPACT Project Management and implementing AKDN agencies in terms of evidence based project strategic development and programming.
• Develop specific project M&E plans and ensuring timely implementation of M&E activities based on the PIP time plans.
• Identify research agenda under IMPACT in collaboration stakeholders
• Provide guidance in the analysis of research results and ensure quality study reports
• Lead dissemination of project and study results at district, regional, and national levels

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUAUFICATION
• Master's degree or higher in Public Health (MPH), global health, reproductive health, epidemiology, statistics, health system management or related relevant degree.
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation and documentation of health development projects in LMIC countries, preferably in the East African Region.
• Demonstrated experience in management, design, planning, and implementation of development projects; preferably of similar size and scope, with good experience of managing people and project budgets.
• Proven experience in scientific. Research in health related fields
• Written and oral proficiency in English including public speaking; oral proficiency in Swahili will be of significant advantage. .
• Good understanding of electronic communications and standard office computer software skills, as well as knowledge and operational skills in specific electronic data collection and analysis systems

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send their CVs, Cover Letters and other relevant documents via APPLY NOW or the
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 2289, Dar es Salaam.
Applications can also be submitted at the Human Resources Department at The Ago Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam

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