Key Performance Areas:

The incumbent is assigned the following duties that are performed according to programmatic and organizational MERL needs and agenda:

• Work closely with the MERL team, program team leads and data management staff to ensure MSM & TG data management processes and M&E systems are managed in line with Department of Health (DOH) information management guidelines, policies and procedures as well as GF reporting requirements.
• Report on performance indicators and monitoring frameworks.
• Collate monthly and quarterly progress reporting.
• Facilitate training and capacity development to enable the MERL Team.
• Participate in performance indicators, On-Site Data Verification (OSDV) and DQA audits. 
• Provide inputs towards the monitoring of activities, outputs and outcomes and validity of information. 
• Lead the overall implementation of M&E activities and provide the overall leadership and management of district program performance reporting, and M&E.
• Assist with the development and implementation of learning agenda to inform the PR and other stakeholders about the lessons learned from grant activities.
• Assist with the development or refinement of the MSM & TG work plan, data collection instruments and tracking progress against the set grant targets. 
• Provide MERL technical assistance on data analytics, reporting and data utilization for decision making to the district, subdistrict and facility levels through mentorship and training. 
• Strengthening and capacity building on existing national health information systems such as TIER.Net, District Health Information System (DHIS), Health Patient Registration System (HPRS) and other MSM & TG programme prescribed systems to enhance data visibility via dashboards and cascade analysis to enhance programme improvement. 
• Participate in provincial, district and subdistrict MERL meetings, workshops as applicable, and discussions to provide ongoing technical support.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the M&E Manager, Program Manager and/ or the IHPS senior management team.

Qualification, Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree or national diploma or advance certificate in M&E, information technology, public health, data management or statistics or other equivalent and related field.

Experience 

• At least three years’ experience in HIV and/or TB programming with a specific focus on M&E.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and reporting systems including tools development, data capturing, analysis and report writing. 
• Experience of working in GF, PEPFAR or other donor funded projects is required.
• Good understanding and experience of using DOH information management systems like the (DHIS), Tier.Net, HPRS would be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license is essential.

Job requirements

• Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land or air if required
• Good knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS and TB programming
• Valid Driver’s licence
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office
• Willing to work overtime

Technical Competencies 

• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of programmatic workplan, system, procedures, and policies
• Experience in managing and supporting data management staff including training, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision of field-based staff
• Ability to take initiatives, work under pressure and multitask with minimum supervision
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills; effective time management and coordination skills and highly meticulous with attention to detail