Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (8 Positions)
Organisation: Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC)
Duty Station: Kigezi Region and Lango Region, Uganda
About Organisation:
The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) is an indigenous medical organization that was established in 1991 as a limited liability not-for-profit Joint-venture between the Uganda Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defense and Makerere University Medical School (now Makerere University College of Health Sciences). JCRC is located on plot 101 Lubowa Hill Off Entebbe Road P.O. Box 10005 Kampala.
About USAID Project:
USAID’s Local Partner Health Services – Kigezi & Lango is a five-year Activity implemented by Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC). The activity is aimed at supporting the continuation of technical assistance for the implementation of a district-based, integrated package of quality HIV/AIDS and TB services to the beneficiary population in the Nine districts in Lango sub-region. The main goal of the activity is to increase the availability, accessibility and utilization of quality, integrated HIV and TB services. Additionally, the Activity will temporarily support lifesaving activities in the Ankole and Acholi regions
Job Summary: The Locum Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer will carry out the Monitoring and Evaluation function of the Project by overseeing data collection, compilation and reporting of life saving HIV/TB activities. He/she will implement strategies for improved data quality, demand and utilization at facility, district and regional level for improved quality of life for the patients.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strengthen health facility data collection, analysis, and use for micro planning and decision-making, through review and use of audit tools.
- Work with Data clerks, HIAs, health workers and district focal persons to submit quality reports leveraging on MOH and donor systems.
- Facilitate the interpretation and use of M&E data through site, district and cluster meetings.
- Ensure dissemination and utilization of standard operating procedures and data collection tools, systems, guidelines to ensure security of equipment and harmonized data collection approaches across supported facilities and districts.
- Working with the cluster lead, develop and share weekly plans and reports.
- At cluster level, develop data quality improvement initiatives to improve data quality.
- Work with cluster teams to harvest learnings, success stories, newsletters and nice photos of activity implementation.
- Respond to requests for standard and ad hoc data calls as required in a timely manner.
- Provide technical and coordination support to data clerks to effectively and routinely support the facility teams.
- Any other duties as per project demands
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Business Statistics, Public Health, epidemiology, Population Studies, Quantitative Economics or another related field. Additional training, certificate or qualification in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in M&E at Pepfar supported projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time and meet strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of epidemiology and evaluation research methods (qualitative and quantitative).
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement and CQI databases.
- Demonstrated practical understanding of Ministry of Health and donor data systems (DHIS2, HMIS, eCBSS, PIRS).
- Computer proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Excel, ODK, and competency in statistical and data analysis/visualization software Tableau/PowerBI, GIS.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Good analytical thinking and ability to interpret public health and epidemiological data.
- Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, written and oral communication skills.
How to Apply:
All applications must be addressed to; The Head Human Resources, Joint Clinical Research Centre, Plot 101 Lubowa Campus off Entebbe Road, P.O Box 10005, Kampala-Uganda. Email: [email protected]
Strictly two documents combined in one PDF are required (Application letter and CV not exceeding 6 pages).
PLEASE INDICATE THE POSITION YOUR APPLYING FOR AND PREFERRED REGION/LOCATION IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
Deadline: 16th May 2025 by 05:00 pm
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful applicants will be required to start immediately after appropriate screening checks. Note: JCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Failure to follow application guidelines and any attempts of influencing the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
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