Senior Mel Officer

F Senior Mel Officer FHI 360 Software & Data Yesterday New Accra & Tema Region Full Time Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS

Experience

Location: Ghana Job descriptions &

Level: Senior level

Length: 6 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant

6+ years of relevant

in strategic information, monitoring, evaluation and learning and managing data collection, preferably for health projects Knowledge and

of the health information systems in Ghana Prior work

in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization. Proficiency in dashboard development, data management and analytic software e.g., MS Excel, MS Power BI, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, Stata.

in digital data collection using Kobo Toolbox and/or similar tools Strong negotiation, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and

of global health security surveillance and other relevant health programs. Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience. Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. The expected hiring salary range for this role is indexed to USD 20,000 - 30,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of

and

Requirements

Summary: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will provide technical support for the design and implementation of the Strengthening Infectious Disease Detection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Ghana. S/He will be responsible for developing and updating the STRIDES performance monitoring plan, developing data collection tools and systems, tracking implementation progress and gaps and advising the team on priority actions for achieving results. S/He will oversee the preparation of project reports, documentation and dissemination of success stories and lessons learned, and keep the STRIDES project team updated on the Monitoring and Evaluation guidance and requirements. S/He will plan and manage data collection activities for STRIDES in Ghana. S/he will be working closely with STRIDES project and Headquarter (HQ) teams and will support the project by evaluating programmatic effectiveness, overseeing technical aspects, and providing technical assessment reports. Accountabilities: Technical

Job

Provides project staff with overall technical direction and guidance to support planning, implementation of, and reporting against the STRIDES performance monitoring plan. Provides technical leadership in designing, planning, monitoring, data collection and analysis, report preparation and dissemination of STRIDES project data Supports technical aspects of projects including staff and partner capacity building. Leads and coordinates program evaluations and the identification, monitoring, and reporting on all program indicators Manages and supports strategies and planning for STRIDES project technical assistance to develop, evaluate and/or update reporting systems. Works closely with the team to ensure project implementation remains technically sound and adheres to FHI 360’s strategy and standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Fosters and facilitate information, experience, best practices, and resource exchange amongst project staff. Develops technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate the dissemination of best practices, policies, and procedures. Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategies and guidelines. Provides guidance for data collection, aggregation, analysis and data use for reporting and dissemination to the donor and relevant stakeholders. Assists with implementing components of the technical portions of the project plan Contributes to technical work plans and budget development Monitors project deliverables and reports to supervisors Supports project activities and sub activities implementation. Provides any other MEL technical support as required. Quality Assurance: Develops in-depth knowledge of quality standards through formalized system that documents processes, procedures, and

of applicable state and local laws. FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org. FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive

Responsibilities

for achieving quality policies and objectives. Coordinates and directs activities to meet funder and FHI 360’s regulatory requirements. Applied Knowledge & Skills: In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, practices, and procedures Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc. Broader knowledge of quality standards Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required. Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with others. Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports. Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or its International Equivalent or a Related Field.

possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines. This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks. FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the

Benefits

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