Vacancy title:
Regional Strategic Information (SI) Officer
Jobs at:
FHI 360Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 15 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 01 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
The Regional SI Officer is responsible for implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities within the assigned region(s). He/She will work with EpiC staff in the regional office, local community-based implementing partners and GoT counterparts at regional level to ensure that M&E activities are appropriate and meet USAID and FHI360/EpiC requirements.
Specific duties include:
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the M&E activities in the communities served within the region.
• Work with local community-based implementing partners, health service providers and GoT counterparts to provide support and guidance on project M&E activities, especially data collection, management and analysis for use in decision-making and course correction.
• Conduct routine monitoring visits to project sites, conduct data quality verifications and data triangulation using official tools.
• Ensure that the quality of activities adheres to EpiC and PEPFAR standards by supporting the development and implementation of appropriate mechanisms to ensure quality.
• Manage project databases (DHIS2, DATIM, Infolink, IPRS, CTC2 database, CTC3 Macro database etc.) to store, manage and analyze project data.
• Compile, consolidate and submit PEPFAR/USAID Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual Reports to Senior SI Advisor.
• Develop systems for data quality assessments, review, control and verification within the region and at partner level.
• Propose strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Project, Partners and other stakeholders.
• Review and analyze weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting and communication.
• Orient and distribute data collection and reporting tools to CSOs.
• Share or distribute project targets to the regional team for monthly tracking or monitoring.
• Document lessons learned and best practices in M&E, according to USAID and PEPFAR guidelines.
• On a monthly basis, analyze regional-level data and provide approved reports to EpiC regional and HQ offices and other relevant parties.
• Build capacity of local partners in project M&E, especially data collection, management and analysis for use decision-making and course correction
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Health Informatics with 5-7 years’ relevant experience and good programming skills; OR Master’s degree in Computer Science or Public Health Informatics with 3-5 years relevant experience.
• A minimum of 4 years’ working experience at a similar position especially in implementing HIV and AIDS interventions
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and database management systems (SQL Server, Access etc.); Knowledge of SQL for database development.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in correcting data errors or omissions
• Considerable knowledge of data management policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable in software development technologies
• Initiative, creative and proactive mind in implementation of new ideas
• Ability to resolve problems and find best solutions in data management.
• Ability to plan and prioritize own work.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Good team player •
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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