A reputable civil society organization based in Accra with branches in all regions and selected districts in Ghana is looking for experienced and motivated health professionals to implement a new project focusing on improving maternal and child health outcomes in six regions of Ghana (North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West and Western Regions): Monitoring and Evaluation Officers

Job Summary

• The M&E Officer will assist in the overall management and coordination of the project through data collection, management and analysis for continuous improvement in the project. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who can ensure that data collection, analysis and reporting are accurate, timely and useful for decision-making

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist to develop and operate a system that will ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all project activities and timely reporting
• Support the design and review of data collection tools, work plans and checklists on project activities for decision-making
• Assist in coordinating the development and review of guidelines on monitoring and evaluation for effective project implementation
• Regularly track and monitor project activities and report the status of performance and quality improvement
• Collate and review that from implementing sites to ensure data quality and integrity
• Support the capacity building of all officers in data management and reporting using the agreed M&E system
• Assist to plan and undertake data verification visits to project sites
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports of the project to ensure project effectiveness
• Ensure that all M&E activities comply with donor requirements and organizational policies

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in public health, statistics, social sciences, monitoring and evaluation or a related field. A master's degree is an added advantage
• At least 3 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably within the health sector or related projects

Skills

• Proficiency in the use of DHIMS 2
• Knowledge of M&E methodologies and tools, including data management and statistical analysis software (e.g, SPSS, STATA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Ability to use MS Office suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience in RMNCH programmes is highly desirable
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Others

• Applicants living and working with the health system in the North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper West, Western and Volta Regions are encouraged to apply

Location: Nationwide Recruitment

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the position to:

ihpmrch2024@gmail.com

Indicate the job title in the subject line eg: 'Monitoring and Evaluation Officers'

Closing Date: 22 October, 2024