Job Opportunity : Senior M&E Support staff

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Senior M&E Support staff

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Full-time

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The Permanent Secretary CNLP2LUB/MINSANTE

Yaoundé, Cameroon

8 March 2021 - 31 December 2021

Position Summary

The National Yaws, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy and Buruli ulcer Control Programme (CNLP2LUB), Ministry of Public Health in collaboration with FAIRMED got a grant from KFW through OCEAC to implement the project entitled integrated community - based case detection and surveillance of skin presenting Neglected Tropical Diseases. This project aimed at determine the geographic distribution of NTDs cases and morbidity through digital maps, to develop evidence-based strategic plans for integrated case management of skin NTDs. The National Yaws, Leishmaniasis, Leprosy and Buruli ulcer Control Programme is looking to hire one (01) Senior M&E Support Staff to provide support in the implementation of this project specifically in the Centre, East and South Regions of Cameroon.

Senior M&E Support Staff will supervise and provide technical assistance to M&E support staff of the National program in M&E, data collection and reporting needs for the implementation of the Integrated community - based case detection and surveillance of skin presenting Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Centre, East and South Regions of Cameroon project. Also, ensure compliance with all M&E and reporting requirements of the CNLP2LUB.

The Senior M&E Staff will be based in the Technical Secretariat of CNLP2LUB/MINSANTE in Yaounde and work under the supervision of the Permanent Secretary of the CNLP2LUB/MINSANTE

Essential Job Functions

Program reporting, monitoring & evaluation

Lead the development of log frames, M&E framework, performance management frameworks (PMF), and other tools to guide program monitoring and evaluation
Develop guidelines, templates and procedures for monitoring and reporting across partners
Identify and establish indicators for the targeted diseases of the project to be used as standardized indicators for reporting through the HMIS system.
Work closely with the HMIS department, regional and district data officers and the M&E Manager for the Coordination Unit of NTDs to ensure harmonization of data flow in the HMIS.
Prepare internal and external reports and respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding program M&E
Serve as the point person for district reports to the National program
Support the development of relevant tools and materials for the implementation of the project (recording and reporting tools etc.)

Support analysis and learning from program data

Consolidate, critically analyze and report on program data to support internal learning and improvement
Advise on the implementation and management of flexible and simple recording and lesson sharing methods at national and regional levels to promote learning across programs
Work with the Data Officers to ensure data quality for all programs by conducting regular data audits
Share consolidated and analyzed information from the project with the Permanent Secretary on a regular basis to show progress against objectives of the project

Evaluation and program improvement

Provide recommendations to the Permanent Secretary of actions and changes to project plans that may be required based on the evidence arising from monitoring and evaluation data

Accountabilities

To perform the job successfully, the employee should achieve or maintain acceptable productivity levels, quality levels and/or outcomes in the areas listed below:

Quarterly Progress Reports (QPR) are reviewed and analyzed each quarter
Log frames, PMFs, logic models, etc. are developed to guide program M&E
M&E templates, procedures and frameworks are developed and shared
M&E data is available in a consumable form for internal and external stakeholders to support learning and program improvement
Ensure M&E data represent/ covers technical areas of program implementation
Generate relevant GIS outputs with appropriate M&E indicator

Required Minimum Education, Experience and Skills

A higher university degree in public health, statistics, epidemiology, international development or other related field. Minimum 3 years working experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation officer is required for the position with proven competencies in the following areas:
Monitoring and evaluation of health systems and health programs
Demonstrated knowledge of GIS (either ArcGIS or QGis software) and experience with epidemiological mapping
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation theories, resources and best practices
Experience with with international organizations and Ministry of Health
Familiarity with various mobile survey collection tools (SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox, Open Data kit, etc.)
Proficiency in French language required, English language added advantage

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Post-graduate degree in public health, international development or a related field
Good understanding of Skin-Neglected Tropical Diseases
Ability to utilize Epi Info, SPSS, or similar platform for analysis
Understanding of and experience with HMIS, DHIS2
This is a local position

Please send your CV and cover letter to the email: infoprojetoceac@fairmed.cm deadline 3 of March 2021 at 16h00 GMT+1.|

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