Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Job Vacancy at ECSA-HC

Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Job Vacancy at ECSA-HC

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Post of Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

The East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the Post of Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation from suitably qualified persons who are nationals of Member States. The Member states are Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The position is tenable at the ECSA Health Community Secretariat in Arusha.

1.0 The Organization

The East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is a regional organisation set up in 1974 to promote the highest possible standards of health among member states. It is mandated to foster cooperation that will lead to the strengthening of health care programmes among member states in the region. The Secretariat implements its activities through four specific programme clusters, namely:

1. i. Family Health and Infectious Diseases;
2. ii. Non-Communicable Diseases, Food Security and Nutrition;

iii.     Health Systems and Capacity Building; and

1. i Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

2.0 Broad Purpose of the Post

The overall purpose of the Job will be to develop a comprehensive system to collect, document, analyze and share information and knowledge  on health in order to enable transparent, objective  and effective communication about the efforts being made to improve the health status of the people of the region. The Knowledge Management, Monitoring  and  Evaluation  Manager  will  be  responsible  for  the  introduction,

management and coordination of Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation systems at different levels, in collaboration with stakeholders and partners.

3.0 Specific Responsibilities

1. a. Monitoring and Evaluation
2. i. Design/improve  and  implement  M&E  performance  frameworks,  tools,  and

guidelines  for  monitoring  and  assessing  project/program  performance  in alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.

1. ii. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress against established targets

and prepare periodic reports, for  presentation to relevant ECSA-HC bodies and key stakeholders.

iii.     Document and share lessons learnt and best practices

1. i. Oversee data collection processes to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and quality as well as analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess project performance and provide insights for decision-mak
2. ii. Fostering Knowledge  Management,  participatory  planning,  monitoring  and evaluation through establishing and maintaining links with ECSA-HC Member

States and Partners.

iii.     Developing Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building programmes for ECSA

Secretariat staff and staff in the M&E Departments of Member States.

1. i Mobilizing resources for Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation for the ECSA Secretariat and to support Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation activities in the Member States.
2. Coordinating  and  supporting  the  work  of  the  ECSA-HC  Monitoring  and

Evaluation Expert Committee and the ECSA-HC Research Advisory Panel.

1. vi. Lead or  coordinate  impact  evaluations,  mid-term  reviews,  and  end-line evaluations for projects and programs as well as ECSA-HC Strategic pla

vii.   Continuously developing, monitoring and reviewing the overall Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the ECSA Health Community, its Policy framework, Strategies, Resolutions and Plans in consultation and collaboration with Member States;

1. Knowledge Management

1. i. Developing and implementing an ECSA Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation electronic information management systems to collect and process data and guide the development, utilization and maintenance of databases
2. ii. Providing technical  expertise  to  facilitate  effective  utilization  of  Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation systems by ECSA HC Programmes and Member Stat

iii.     In liaison with the ICT unit, develop and maintain a comprehensive database to store M&E data, project documents, and knowledge resources.

1. i Providing technical expertise in health systems and operational research for policy and action.
2. v. In consultation with ECSA-HC Clusters Manager develop policy and information briefs

on identified priority areas.

1. vi. Develop and strengthen ECSA-HC specific Advocacy centres in all member states

vii.    Providing information and Knowledge Management updates for the ECSA-HC Website.

viii.    Facilitate the building of capacity within the ECSA-HC Secretariat and in member states on knowledge management.

1. ix. Develop and implement in liaison the ECSA-HC Corporate Services the ECSA branding and advocacy strategy aimed at improving the visibility of ECSA-HC in the region.

1. c. Other duties

1. i. Perform any other related functions and duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

4.0 Minimum Entry Qualifications a. Education

1. i. Basic Degree in Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Health informatics, Social

Sciences, Biostatistics, Medical or Health Sciences and;

1. ii. Post Graduate degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Health Systems Planning, Health Economics, Biostatistics, Management, Health Promotion, Health Information Management, Business Administration or any other relevant medical or social sciences discipline.

1. Work Experience

1. i. A minimum of 5 years of professional “hands on” working experience in a Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other project management role in a health or related organization  and in a national or international context
2. ii. Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative data analysis

iii.     Experience in compiling, analyzing and reporting on health statistics

1. i Experience in the installation and implementation of (electronic) systems of monitoring and evaluation of health programs
2. Experience in knowledge management
3. vi. Experience in training and ability to organize, train and support staff on needs

assessment, project design, implementation monitoring and evaluation

vii.     Solid  understanding  of  and  experience  with  strategic,  organizational  and management issues as well multi-stakeholder processes and negotiations

viii.     Good contextual knowledge of national, regional and international health issues and priorities.

1. c. Essential Skills and Competencies Required

1. i. Affinity for  Monitoring  and  Evaluation  and  explicit  interest  in  systems strengthening
2. ii. Systems/strategic  thinker,    with    strong    problem    solving    skills    and quantitative/qualitative analytical abilities;

iii.     Highly computer and data management literate, high proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with skills in data processing and information analysis including knowledge of statistical packages and applications such as SAS/SPSS/STATA.

1. i Pragmatic, action-oriented, implementation focused, well organized, initiator, independent worker and problem solver
2. Team player with strong relationship and teamwork skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams,
3. vi. Strong management skills and relevant experience

vii.     Rigorous, structured, implications-focused and with the ability to quickly process and absorb new information

viii.     Strong resource mobilization and project management skills

1. ix. Political astuteness, diplomatic and with good negotiation skill

5.0 Language: Fluency in both spoken and written English.

6.0 Age: Between 40 and 55 years of age.

7.0 Remuneration Package

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. The details of the package may be obtained on request from the Director General ECSA-HC Health Community Secretariat, Arusha.

8.0 Contract Appointment

This is a three-year contract appointment renewable only twice on the basis of performance and by mutual consent on the part of the employer and the employee, subject to availability of funding

9.0 Method of Application

Nationals of members States who wish to apply for the Post should do so by submitting the following:

1. i. Brief Application Letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the Post;
2. ii. Detailed Curriculum Vita

iii.     Completed Application form for ECSA-HC posts (available under vacancies/opportunities > jobs on www.ecsahc.org )

1. i Certified Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates.
2. Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including telephone, fax and e- mail.
3. vi. Letter supporting the application written by the Permanent/Principal Secretary of the Ministry of Health of the member state.

Applications that have not met ALL of the above set criteria will not be accepted. Only candidates who have met ALL the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline for Applications:

Applications should reach the address below by 30th September, 2024

The Director General East,

Central and Southern Africa- Health Community

Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road

P.O. Box 1009 Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: Off: +255-27-250 8362/3; 250 4106

Fax: +255-27-254125/250 8292

E-mail: vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to doid@ecsa.or.tz

Website: www.ecsahc.org

The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.