Regional Strategic Information Evaluation Officer

Title

Regional Strategic Information Evaluation Officer

Location

Plumtree covering Bulima, Mangwe, Matobo

Type of Contract

Fixed Term Contract

Deadline

22/10/2021 (Expired)

About

Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Trust under the Zimbabwe Deeds Registries Act (Chapter 20:05). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high impact integrated health interventions with local communities while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

Basic Function

The Regional Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer (RSIEO) supports the National Strategic Information Evaluation Officer (SIE) in all Strategic Information and Evaluation (SIE) activities for ZHI at regional level. S/he supports the District Team in provision of technical inputs to improve and facilitates the delivery of sound technical assistance in SIE. S/he collaborates closely with other major stakeholders in the implementation and improvement of the national SIE effort in Zimbabwe.

Job Description

Support the National Strategic Information Evaluation Officer (NSIEO) in managing SIE at regional level, defining strategies, goals, objectives and work plan, and monitoring their implementation; facilitate deployment and use of electronic medical records system at ZHI supported sites; Take a leadership role in all QA/QI processes within the province and among ZHI’s Implementing Partners e.g. MoHCC; Strengthen the capacity of the SIE Team, and of ZHI technical staff in general; stay alert of the latest best practices in SIE to ensure up-to-date service delivery by the SIE Team; Foster ZHI’s relationships with key counterparts at provincial level, to facilitate synergies and guarantee harmony between ZHI and Zimbabwe SIE for health activities; Upon request, provide general technical assistance in SIE with the help of the NSIEO to partners as well as to other key stakeholders; in particular, assist in data management, analysis and quality management of related work; Supervise and support the data management, analysis and quality management-related initiative undertaken by SIE Officers at district and regional level. Provide guidance in the use of SIE tools, and possible modifications; Provide sound technical leadership in the regional ZHI Quality Management System (Standard Operating Procedures, Process Flowcharts, Forms), data flow (processes and procedures for data flow, collecting forms), and use of the ZHI databases; Review, validate, share and present SIE reports, to be used by various stakeholders (health workers in service delivery points, public health practitioners, technical officers and management at provincial level); Develop concept papers and research papers to improve and or extend existing monitoring and evaluation activities with the help of the NSIEO; Assist Data manager with GIS mapping and database modifications; Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities

Knowledge of health and development programs in Zimbabwe specifically; Sound knowledge and experience regarding SIE, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for Zimbabwe; Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections; Capacity to manage and build the capacity of district teams; Capacity to consistently provide technical inputs on HIV/AIDS in the ZHI network to improve the quality of HIV/AIDS service delivery; Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants and recipients of assistance; Ability to represent ZHI/Zimbabwe to stakeholders and the NGO community; Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision; High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills; Proven ability in supervising staff; Well-developed computer skills.

Qualifications and experience

BSC/BA in Demography, Economics, Statistics, Public Health or similar degree with 3 years relevant experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in large HIV/AIDS programs at national or provincial level; Sound practical knowledge of statistics and the use of statistical software; Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training; Familiarity with Zimbabwe public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is required; Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs is required.

Application Procedures

Step 1: click here to complete the job application form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to recruitment@zhi.org.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.

Statement

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.