Salary: $4,266,270.00 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Director, Policy Monitoring & Evaluation, the Monitoring and Evaluation Analyst will direct and participate in the identification of research areas and conduct of research that will aid and improve the development of policies for the delivery of health care and decision making of the Ministry of Health.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Monitoring and Evaluation framework developed;
- Monitoring and evaluation manual and toolkits developed;
- Monitoring and evaluation analysis conducted;
- Performance, monitoring and evaluation reports prepared and submitted;
- Special/summary reports/papers prepared;
- Performance Management System operational;
- Technical advice provided;
- Key performance indicators developed and communicated;
- Section budget prepared;
- Controls and tracking system designed and implemented;
- Performance, monitoring and evaluation review meetings conducted;
- Monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports prepared.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of the Section’s corporate/operational plan and budget ensuring the work of the Section is carried out according to plan and agreed targets achieved;
- Provides technical advice to the Director, Portfolio Agencies and other relevant personnel on monitoring and evaluation process;
- Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of frameworks and procedures to guide the operations of the M&E process within the Ministry;
- Prepares and submits performance and other reports as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Section.
Technical Responsibilities
- Ensures the implementation of results-based monitoring and evaluation strategies, focusing on achievement of results:
- Analyses requirements and synthesize proposals for the planning, preparation and management of programme/policy evaluations and other types of evaluations;
- Inputs into the monitoring and evaluation work plan, analysis and proposals on areas to be evaluated;
- Follows up on the updating of the monitoring and evaluation plan;
- Promotes monitoring and evaluation standards, quality assurance/control and capacity development;
- Contributes to the monitoring and evaluation annual reviews;
- Develops and implements monitoring tools;
- Supports effective management of results-based monitoring and evaluation processes;
- Drafts and revises of Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific monitoring and evaluation activities and/or desk evaluations/reviews;
- Drafts and reviews management responses to the evaluations;
- Follows up on implementation of evaluation recommendations;
- Undertakes quality assurance in the formulation of new polices programmes;
- Contributes to the data collection and evidence for the completion of Results Oriented Annual Reports and other corporate reports;
- Contributes to the establishment of statistics database;
- Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Identifies and formulates lessons learned from evaluations and studies to be integrated into the broader Ministry’s knowledge management efforts;
- Contributes to the implementation of Evaluation Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy;
- Participates in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation training efforts in the Ministry;
- Participates as appropriate in quality assurance oversight processes to contribute to the strategic positioning of the country office;
- Keeps abreast of external trends and policy environment that impact directly on the portfolio responsibilities of the Ministry;
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
- Monitoring and evaluation framework developed in accordance with established guidelines;
- Monitoring and evaluation manual and toolkits developed in keeping with agreed timeframe;
- Accurate and comprehensive reports prepared and submitted within the agreed time frame;
- Technical advice provided are sound and evidence based;
- Key performance indicators developed and communicated;
- Risk management strategies developed;
- Robust performance indicators and targets developed and linked to priorities and follow SMART and CREAM rules;
- Reports are evidence based and produced within agreed timeframes;
- The extent to which confidentiality, integrity and sensitivity are displayed in the execution of duties.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Economics, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications;
- Training in results-based/performance monitoring and evaluation or research;
- Three (3) years’ experience working in a similar capacity.
Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.