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| Job Title: | Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Hiv Self Testing) |
| Reporting to: | SR.TECHNICAL ADVISOR (HIVST) |
| Location: | DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA |
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The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist – HIV Self- Testing will join PSI the Strategic Information & Learning team, and support the Tanzania Ministry of Health – MoH through NASHCoP on M&E related technical support for the HIV Self Testing Services.
The M&E Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Tanzania through NASHCoP in monitoring and evaluating HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) interventions. This role aims to enhance the performance management of HIVST programs by identifying necessary data, conducting analyses, and developing comprehensive reporting mechanisms to guide decision-making and program enhancement.
Your contribution
Under the close supervision of Senior Technical Advisor, the M & E Specialist will be responsible with the following;
- M&E Strategy Development: Collaborate with MoH Tanzania to identify data requirements for effective performance management of HIVST programs within the broader context of an optimal HIV Testing Services (HTS).
- Situation and Gap Analysis: Conduct comprehensive situation and gap analyses for M&E and reporting within HIV Self-Testing. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within the current M&E framework.
- Support, through MOH and NASHCoP effective data collection system for high quality HIVST cascade data.
- Lead HIVST cascade data modeling for data collected from sentinel sites for extrapolation at national level to better understand trends in HIVST data disaggregated to inform program decisions.
- Data Collation and Synthesis: Facilitate the collation and synthesis of existing HIVST and related data into a coherent, actionable HIVST cascade dashboard. This dashboard aims to provide regular insights to support the management of HTS programs.
- Retrospective Data Review: Utilize national data collection tools and reporting systems to conduct retrospective data review and analysis. Identify trends and gaps to inform future program strategies.
- Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting through the national reporting systems on DHIS2, Community Unified System (UCS) and CTC2 data base: Continuously monitor, report on HIVST performance and Integrate findings into broader HIV Testing Programs for informed decision-making.
- Ad-hoc Analysis and Support: Offer ad-hoc analysis and support to MoH Tanzania to facilitate informed planning and decision-making processes.
- Networking and stakeholder engagement: Engage with diverse stakeholders including MoH officials, donors, implementing partners, and other relevant agencies to foster collaborative relationships, facilitate coordinate meetings, and ensure effective communication to align HIVST M&E activities with stakeholder needs and expectations.
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What are we looking for?
- Advanced degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.
- Post Graduate training in in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
- At least 3 years of experience in M&E within HIV/AIDS programs, preferably with exposure to HIV self-testing interventions.
- Demonstrated experience in reporting tools, data analysis, donor reporting, and facilitation of use of data for decision-making.
- Expertise in national HIV program data systems such as DHIS2, UCS and CTC2.
- Demonstrated experience in developing M&E work plans and budgets for M&E activities.
- Working proficiency in English References will be required
Key competences:
- Experiences working with MOH through NASHCoP on the M&E for HTS and HIV Self Testing.
- Data Analysis Skills: Proficiency in data collection, cleaning, analysis, and
interpretation using statistical software tools such as DHIS2, UCS and CTC 2 Mobile data collection apps, SPSS, STATA.
- M&E Methodologies: Sound knowledge and practical experience in monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including data collection techniques, sampling methods, and evaluation frameworks.
- Health Sector Understanding: Understanding of public health principles, especially within the context of HIV/AIDS programs and HIV Testing Services (HTS), ensuring an informed approach to M&E activities.
- Broad understanding of different funding cycles, mechanisms and reporting cycles including the Global Fund and PEPFAR.
- Dashboard Development: Ability to collate and synthesize diverse data into clear, actionable dashboards or visualizations for easy interpretation and decision-making.
- Data modelling and extrapolation skill. Strong experience with data modelling and extrapolation methods
How to apply:
Application for the position must include:
- Cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements.
- Detailed curriculum vitae showing contact address, email, and day –time mobile phone number (s) and three (3) referees, ONE being your last employer.
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Application will be considered valid, if sent/received before 1700hrs, Monday, 15th April, 2024. Please note that only short –listed candidates meeting the above requirements will be contacted. Send you application to recruitment@psi.or.tz in MS Word or PDF file. Indicate the name of position on the subject line of your email.
