Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 28 views

Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS) is one of the most comprehensive private, not‐for‐profit health care systems in the developing world with community health programs in large geographical areas in Central and South Asia, as well as in East Africa.

The Aga Khan Health Services, Afghanistan (AKHS, A) was established in 2003 as part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKHS, A provides health care services mainly on behalf of the government including the Ministry of Public Health’s of Afghanistan’s Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS). AKHS, A is unique both in scale and scope, delivering critical health services along the continuum of care, from Community Health Workers (CHWs) to ISO certified hospital facilities.

Since 2003 AKHS, A is implementing Healthcare services in Bamyan, Baghlan and Badakhshan provinces. The agency’s scope of work includes the provision of primary and secondary Healthcare, Preventive and curative medical care, Nursing and Midwifery education, Human Resources Development and Hospital Management. The current working modality and role of AKHS, A in Bamyan and Badakhshan provinces as BPHS and EPHS implementer. AKHS, A provides technical support as well as capacity building of health personnel, immunization services, nutrition trainings and the training of Community Health Nurses and Community Health Midwifery.

AKHS, A tapped into internal and other donor fundings to continue supplementary and complementary supports to the national health system. Moreover, AKHS, A scale up AKDN innovations, including, expansions of e-Health services, e-learning initiatives, and cross border arrangements. To promote healthy environment, AKHS, A is implementing net zero and greenhouse gas emission.

General Responsibilities:

• Monitoring and evaluation of all MCH, EPI, HMIS, CHWs, Midwifery, Nursing, nutrition, Pharmacy, equipment, logistics, admin, reproductive health, cross border, PPH, mental health, mobile units, and all other activities in program’s area for identification of gaps and submission of report to management team for further actions.
• Assist program, cluster supervisors and heads of health facilities to develop systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on indicators.
• Act as the focal point for developing, standardizing, and deploying survey tools, and other data collection forms to realize the effective use of monitoring plans.
• Assist with the implementation of baseline / other surveys, monitoring and evaluation exercises for programs/projects and impact assessments.
• Develop and maintain quarterly analysis for program to gauge program performance.
• Train field staff and local partners on data management, data analysis and results-oriented programming, basic surveying and sampling techniques, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles and report writing techniques and requirements of donors.
• Assist with the documentation and report of assessments, program data, lessons learned and best practices for dissemination throughout AKHS health facilities, communities, PHT and MOPH PHCC meetings.
• Ensure feedbacks are timely and accordingly communicated to field staff on their reports.
• Conduct regular monthly field visits to monitor and supervise staff for handling of HMIS formats properly and accurate reporting.
• Maintain effective regular communication with field, regional and national offices.
• Ensure printing of materials well before supply times.
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by the regional management.
• Ensure that clinical staff uses proper format without discrepancies.
• Ensure feedbacks are timely and accordingly communicated to field staff on their reports.
• Assist the health facility staff in using guidelines, and other documentation relating to outbreak and other infection prevention program activities, including filing, meeting minutes, technical training reports, presentations, translations training materials.
• Ensure appropriate record is available and statistical information is maintained.
• Act as a resource for the development managing program inputs (operational inputs) and program outputs.
• Ensure use of guidelines and assist in training on various Indicators.
• Develop and implement plans for further integration of information management systems in coordination with HMIS officers.
• Coordinate with PHT and field program staff and other relevant stakeholders on proposal development, cost effective program strategies and activities;
• Maintain a comprehensive list and schedule of private and institutional funding reports, including the detailed requirements necessary for each donor and grant.
• Ensure continuity in program and operational reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information in programs.
• Assist in the facilitation and management of field visits by donors and partners.
• Provide monthly and quarterly M&E reports to the National M&E Officers.
• Analyse M&E data/reports on monthly and quarterly basis and report to the National Program Office technical staff
• Apply M&E database of the MoPH/AKHS National Office on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Carry out any other task assigned time to time by the RPM or his/her in charge.

Education: Medical Doctor or Bachelor of Public Health from a recognized university.

Experience: At least 3 years’ experience of working in program area especially on monitoring, supervision, and evaluation. familiar with the communities, also familiar with conducting assessments, surveys, and data analysis.

Skills:

• Knowledge of BPHS and EPHS, good computer skills, communication skills, problem solving and reporting skills.
• Possesses strong leadership, communication (verbal and written), time management, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills (team player).
• Good sense of urgency to accomplish tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and deliver high quality results with a positive attitude.
• Leads by example and motivates his/her team to achieve the program’s objectives and goals.
• Promotes a healthy and professional environment within the team.
• always conducting him/herself in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner

Technical Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dari. Fluency or proficiency in Pashto is an advantage.

Bamyan local or willingness to stay in Bamyan during the project period

Willingness to do on call duties after closing hour.

Personal Characteristics: Flexible team worker.

Qualified applicants who are exactly suitable with above criteria are requested to send their applications + CVs and clearly mention the job title and vacancy number in the subject line: (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer BMN-NR0001) otherwise their application will not be considered.

Note: Applications are reviewed on active bases and after receiving sufficient eligible applications we may process the position before closing date.

Aga Khan Health Service, Afghanistan strives to promote diversity as well as provide an equal employment opportunity to each candidate, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, language, marital status, origin, political affiliation, religion, sex, or social statuses.

Aga khan Health Service- Afghanistan is an equal opportunities employer. Female are encouraged to apply.

AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest in this field to app.

vacancy.akhsa@akdn.org