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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (GMG/SEG 2 (vacant)

Salary $4,266,270 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support the implementation of research and evaluation activities outlined in the M&E work plan and contribute to the regular analysis and reporting of datasets in support of policy development, service planning and performance management. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in monitoring & evaluation by provision of greater on-site technical assistance as well as to improve the capacity of the M&E unit, and by extension, stakeholders, to conduct operational research

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with professional staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and analysis of data from M&E system including (but not limited to) data for donor reporting e.g. Global Fund.

  • Manage data from sub recipients and partners

  • Provide monthly status updates on progress towards meeting indicator targets

  • Oversee implementation of various data collection tools by stakeholders and ensure that data is of the highest quality

  • Assist with revision of data collection tools and make recommendations based on observations at the field level.

  • Enter data into various databases and perform data queries where necessary

  • Support data entry clerks in developing and maintaining tracking system for reports received and processed.

  • Participate in the design, execution, and management of research studies and surveys outlined in M&E plan

  • Prepare study documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission

  • Participate in training workshops to build capacity in Research, Monitoring and Evaluation among stakeholders

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences
  • At least 4 years’ research/surveillance experience
  • Knowledge of HIV/STI/TB and Public Health Research/Surveillance

     

 

  • Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than July 24, 2024, to:

    Director

    Senior Human Resource Management & Development

    Ministry of Health & Wellness

    40 Knutsford Boulevard

    Kingston 5

    jobs@moh.gov.jm

    The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.