Vacancy title:
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

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Deadline of this Job:
June 30, 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

JOB DETAILS:
American International Health Alliance — we believe that for investments in global health to have a real and sustainable impact. They must be predicated on a strong foundation. That's why our partnerships and initiatives emphasize a comprehensive, holistic and integrated approach to health systems strengthening and developing human resources for health.
American International Health Alliance is seeking to fill the following positions to be based in Siaya and Migori Counties: is seeking to fill the following positions to be based in Siaya and Migori Counties

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Under the direction of the Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Manager the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be the county level M&E lead on the DREAMS (Determined. Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Mentored and Safe) project. As the county-level M&E lead. He/she will work closely with the Data Officer. Data Clerks and county-level Programs staff to ensure compliance to project implementation guidelines and M&E reporting requirements. The M&E Officer will be responsible for coordinating collecting and reviewing data submitted by field staff to ensure quality assurance and monitor the impact of the DREAMS Initiative.

ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that AIHA Kenya is compliant with all PEPFARFOGAC reporting requirements for the
  
•  DREAMS project for MERS. DATIM. SIMS special initiatives. Etc.
  
•  Review analyzes and compile monthly quarterly annual activity reports to comply with
  
•  PEPFAR and AIHA reporting requirements.
  
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•  Ensure that quality data is received from field-level staff and partners and handed over to the data team to be entered in
  the DREAMS database as approved and per required time frames.
  
•  Provide quality control of the reports submitted to the program management team and data team.
  
•  Train staff partners and lay workers on guidelines surveys and other data collection tools per donor indicators and requirements.
  
•  Conduct regular site-level support supervision spot checks and mentorship to ensure that interventions are being implemented per project requirements.
  
•  Conduct monthly reviews of achievements against annual targets and conduct gap analyses to address issues as they arise. Update the internal program dashboard based from approved reports with monthly results.
  
•  In collaboration with the Regional M&E Manager provide updates to the project team on new guidance from PEPFAR county MOH and other stakeholders.
  
•  Support the Regional M&E Manager in the preparation of the required PEPFAR M&E reports
  (MERS SAPR APR).
  
•  Provide support to the implementation of the ‘Site Improvement through Monitoring Systems’ (SIMS) tools in the supported sites. Conduct quarterly mock SIMS to assess program implementation data in preparation for site visits.
  
•  Support in data cleaning through identification of data quality gaps.
  
•  Lead the preparation of support supervision plans for project interventions.
  
• Spearhead performance improvement through data quality assessments and performance reviews.
• Take a lead role in the project continuous quality improvement (CQI)team.
  
•  Compile county work plans & calendar of events.
  
•  Other duties as required and applicable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION S:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Records and Information Management Computer Science Public Health Social science.
  
• Applied Mathematics. Statistics or related courses desired. M&E training from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
  
•  Three to five year’s specific M&E related work experience in the health sector experience with HIWAIDS youth and DREAMS programming preferred. G
  
•  Familiarity with principles & current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
  
•  Demonstrated understanding of PEPFAR expectations and DATIM MERS SIMS and other PEPFAR M&E reporting requirements
  
•  Ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through on-the-job mentoring supportive supervision and other methods
  
•  Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.
  
•  Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. set priorities. work independently and in a team environment
  
•  Flexible able to deal with ambiguity and changes in designing and monitoring M&E systems and standards
  
•  English and Swahili fluency is essential. Luo fluency preferred
  
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word. Excel. PowerPoint Outlook Access) and the Internet
  
•  Must be willing to travel in-country and provide on-side leadership
  
•  Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
  
•  Excellent organization and planning skills: detail oriented

Job application procedure
Submit a CV and Cover Letter to HRKenya@aiha.com 
Must include job position in the e-mail subject