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MONITORING, EVAULATION AND LEARNING, DIRECTOR

IntraHealth International is a global health nonprofit that has worked for 40 years in over 100 countries. We improve the performance of health workers and strengthen the systems in which they work so that everyone everywhere has the health care they need to thrive.

IntraHealth’s programs generate long-term social and economic impact to keep communities around the world healthy, strong, and prosperous. And our dynamic staff are passionate about global health and committed to excellence. Join us. The future of global health starts here.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

IntraHealth seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Director,( MEL, Director) for the USAID’s Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services in Eastern Uganda (RHITES–E). The purpose of the RHITES-E project is to increase utilization of health services through the following key result areas: increased availability of and accessibility to health services; improved quality of health services; increased availability of resources for public sector health services; improved organization and management of service delivery and increased adoption of healthy behaviors and practices.

The Director MEL, Director is a key member of the RHITES E project leadership reporting to the Chief of Party and collaborating closely with IntraHealth US-based technical staff from IntraHealth Chapel Hill office. S/he is responsible for implementing and maintaining a monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system that excels in capturing and reporting project progress in achieving outcomes and results in program implementation. S/he is also responsible in maintaining a system that will provide USAID with timely and accurate information. S/he will support the Uganda Ministry of Health to build long-term capacity in M&E to support improved health access and outcomes. **

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project in monitoring and evaluation, results reporting, data utilization for program decision-making and knowledge management

· Oversee the implementation of the project’s M&E performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results

· Monitor and where necessary develp project quantitative and qualitative indicators and targets as well as processes and tools to measure them and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators

· Conduct periodic routine and annual rigourous data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified and respond to all USAID requests for data and reporting

· Participate in writing regular, timely progress reports of project activities and results for USAID and other stakeholders

· Engage with other program and technical staff in developing and implementing annual project work plans

· Provide leadership in the development and design of all project evaluation and research efforts, and ensure that they are linked to project objectives and deliverables and are properly budgeted and staffed and ensure compliance with human subjects protection procedures

· Identify short-term M&E technical assistance needs, develop scopes of work for these assignments, and arrange for contracting of consultants, as needed

· Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results to the project’s stakeholders and to the global audience using a variety of fora such as publications, conference presentations, technical briefs, research reports, etc.

· Remain abreast of developments in the M&E field, particularly with respect to integrated health and community-based health services and directly supervise and mentor the RHITES E team of M&E professionals.

· Work with Ministry of Health counterparts to continually build capacity in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research design and implementation, and data usage

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Social Sciences, Bio-statistics or a related field**
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large scale health and HIV/AIDS service delivery and strengthening programs**
• Significant experience with PEPFAR and USAID reporting regulations, including experience with integrated service delivery indicators in MNCH, FP, and malaria**
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management (i.e., maintaining a database, quality control measures) and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making **
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS or EPI-Info) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data **
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other donors and project partners **
• A minimum three years of management experience **
• Local candidates strongly preferred**

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Willingness and ability to travel and to work independently with all stakeholders

· Willingness to accept additional responsibilities

· Willingness to work overtime as may be required

· Minimum noise levels in an office environment

· Office environment requiring sitting at a desk most of the day, using hands to operate a computer and other office equipment

· Requires lifting of 0-25 lbs. occasionally or as needed

· This position is located in Mbale, Eastern Uganda.**

Competencies

· Innovation-Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives that result in improvement of IntraHealth's performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

• Accountability - Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for IntraHealth's success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.
• Service Excellence - Knowledge of and ability to put into action customer service concepts, processes, and techniques to access internal and/or external client needs and expectations and meet or exceed those needs and expectations through providing excellent service directly or indirectly.
• Client Relationship Management - Knowledge and ability to determine and satisfy current client needs and maintain a partnering relationship during engagements; includes influencing, communicating, presenting, facilitating, Build and manage new relationships and collaborative alliances.
• Strategic Thinking - Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for IntraHealth while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.
• Business Acumen - Knowledge, insight, and application of business concepts, tools, and processes that are required for making sound decisions in the context of IntraHealth’s business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations; including supporting, identifying, assessing, and/or securing new business for the organization.
• Effective Communication (Oral and Written) - Understands effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate professional communication behaviors

Summary of Benefits

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.