M&E Laboratory Technician Consultant
Country: Somalia
Organization: Comitato Collaborazione Medica
Theme: Health
Job years of experience: 3-5 years
Job type: Consultancy
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica)
is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
and Uganda, specialized in health-related projects implementation, either in
humanitarian and development contexts.
Context and Consultancy’s aim: CCM Nairobi Office is responsible for the overall
coordination of development initiatives, carried out in both Kenya and
Somalia.
Currently, CCM is present in Somalia
with 2 Offices (Garowe and Hargeisa).
CCM operates in Puntland in
partnership with the Ministry of Health for managing the Garowe General
Hospital and implementing a program aimed to strengthen CEmONC services in
Garowe town.
Further, as Global Fund
sub-recipient, CCM is responsible for the monitoring & evaluation of all
Somalia TB Centres.
The overall goal of the “Somalia TB program” is to reduce mortality and morbidity due to TB and prevent the development of anti-TB drug resistance with the objective of expanding DOTS activities in the country.
The Monitoring and Evaluation
Consultant will be responsible for conducting monitoring, supervision and
on-job training of the staff deployed within the TB Centres supported by the
Global Fund program and will report to the Tuberculosis Coordinating Team
(TBCT) of Somalia through the CCM Somalia Programme Coordinator.
The position is field based, with
frequent travels from one location to another (Puntland, Somaliland,
SCZ).
Also a period of work in Nairobi is
envisaged, for liaison purposes, report writing, consultation meetings and
workshops.
Location: All
Somalia (short stay in Nairobi for office work)
Consultancy duration: 6/8
weeks
Consultancy period: October-November
2015
Main tasks
- In collaboration with the Country National TB
Programme (NTP), organize and conduct monitoring and evaluation visits in
the TB Centers in Somalia, following the checklists and the other tools
designed and/ or endorsed by the TBCT
- In collaboration with the Country NTP and on
the basis of the M&E missions findings, organized and conduct on-job
training on laboratory services and data analysis, record keeping and
reporting
- Perform laboratory quality control according
to WHO guidelines and standards
- Prepare and timely submit to the PC (as per
the agreed schedule) reports on the monitoring and evaluation activities
conducted, upon the completion of the clinics visit. Reports are to indicate
an overall clinic performance, in summary as well as detailed analysis of
lab work and clinical records in an attachment
- In close collaboration with CCM Somalia
Programme Coordinator, regularly share and discuss M&E information
with the Tuberculosis Coordinating Team
- In collaboration with the Clinical
Supervisors, prepare and submit to the PC prior departure to the field, a
work-plan of activities for the whole consultancy period
- In collaboration with the Clinical
Supervisors, prepare and submit to the PC a detailed budget for the
M&E activities in Somalia
- Make sure that the money transferred in the
field is used according to the fund request approved by the PC and Country
Administrator (CA) and respect the budget lines. Keep record of all
financial transactions using the template given by the CA
- Timely report to the PC any issue concerned to
the project implementation that may affect the smooth implementation of
activities and/or request a specific communication with the donor
- Perform any other duty relevant to the
objectives of the present consultancy as may be designated by the Project
Coordinator and accept amendments to the job description as decided by the
TBCT
Deliverables
For each TB center visited the
M&E Consultant shall:
- Prepare with the Country NTP and share with
the TB Centre team a clear visit agenda, with stated objectives and tasks
to be carried on
- Assess the performance of the TB center, and
in particular of the laboratory services, using the supervisory checklists
designed and/or approved by the TBCT
- Operate in close collaboration and
coordination with the Country NTPs
- While conducting the supervision visits,
include components of on-job training for the local personnel of the TB
center based on the M&E findings and performance gaps identified in
previous visits;
- Promptly share the main findings of the
supervisory visit with the personnel in charge of the TB Center and
compile the CCM M&E visit’s register. A copy of the M&E visit’s
register duly filled, signed and stamped by the in charge of the facility
and the M&E Consultant shall be submitted to the Project Coordinator
upon arrival in Nairobi.
- Prepare a comprehensive report for each TBU
monitored using the template provided by CCM
Profile Requirements
Qualification
- Laboratory Technician/ Technologist Academic
Degree
- Post graduate studies in Public Health,
Infections Disease, Health Care Evaluation and similar are strong assets
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in
monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent working experience in TBC sector
and/or in TBC management and control
- Impeccable knowledge of Somali tongue (written
and spoken)
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and
spoken)
- Excellent narrative and technical reporting
skills
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal
capacities
- Proven working experience with local
authorities
- Strong flexibility to travel to very
uncomfortable, remote/isolated and difficult areas
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meeting
deadlines
- Proven ability to work individually and in team
- Strong and proven capacity to respect and
follow the Organization policies (i.e. security one) and the Country/local
communities roles where the consultancy takes place
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong Assets:
- Previous working experience in Somalia
- Good knowledge of different donors (i.e.: EU,
UN agencies, Global Fund)
- Good Knowledge of Global Fund framework
How to Apply:
Please, send you motivation letter
(max 1 page) and your resume (max 3 pages, including references) to
recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org.
Please, indicate the following reference in the email subject (M&E Laboratory Technician Consultant).
Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation TB Clinician Consultant
Country: Somalia
Organization: Comitato Collaborazione Medica
Theme: Health
Career categories: Monitoring
and Evaluation
Job years of experience: 3-5
years
Job type: Consultancy
CCM (Comitato Collaborazione Medica)
is an Italian NGO operating in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan
and Uganda, specialized in health-related projects implementation, either in
humanitarian and development contexts.
Context and Consultancy’s aim: CCM Nairobi Office is responsible for the overall
coordination of development initiatives carried out in both Kenya and
Somalia.
Currently, CCM is present in Somalia
with 2 Offices (Garowe and Hargeisa). CCM operates in Puntland in partnership
with the Ministry of Health for managing the Garowe General Hospital and
implementing a program aimed to strengthen CEmONC services in Garowe town.
Further, as Global Fund
sub-recipient, CCM is responsible for the monitoring & evaluation of all
Somalia TB Centres.
The overall goal of the “Somalia TB
program” is to reduce mortality and morbidity due to TB and prevent the
development of anti-TB drug resistance with the objective of expanding DOTS
activities in the country.
The Monitoring and Evaluation
Consultant will be responsible for conducting monitoring, supervision and
on-job training of the staff deployed within the TB Centres supported by the
Global Fund program and will report to the Tuberculosis Coordinating Team
(TBCT) of Somalia
through the CCM Somalia Programme Coordinator.
through the CCM Somalia Programme Coordinator.
The position is field based, with
frequent travel from one location to another (Puntland, Somaliland, SCZ).
Also a period of work in Nairobi is
envisaged for liaison purposes, report writing, consultation meetings and
workshops.
Location: All Somali (with short stay in Nairobi for office
work)
Consultancy duration: 6/8 weeks
Consultancy period: October-November 2015
Closing date for applications: 20/09/2015
Main tasks
- In collaboration with the Country National TB
Programme (NTP), organize and conduct monitoring and evaluation visits in
the TB centers in Somalia, following the checklists and the other tools
designed and/ or endorsed by the TBCT
- In collaboration with the Country NTP and on
the basis on the M&E missions findings, organize and conduct on-job
training on patient diagnosis, management and follow-up, record keeping
and reporting
- Perform quality control of clinical services
and staff performances according to WHO guidelines on TB management and
treatment
- Prepare and timely submit to the PC (as per
the agreed schedule) reports on the monitoring and evaluation activities
conducted, upon the completion of the clinics visit. In close
collaboration with the Project Coordinator, regularly share and discuss
M&E information with the Tuberculosis Coordinating Team
- In collaboration with the Lab Supervisors,
prepare and submit to the PC prior departure to the field, a work-plan of
activities for the whole consultancy period
- In collaboration with the Lab Supervisors,
prepare and submit to the PC a detailed budget for the M&E activities
in Somalia
- In collaboration with the Laboratory
Supervisors, make sure that the money transferred in the field is used
according to the fund request approved by the PC and Country Administrator
(CA) and respect the budget lines. Keep record of all financial
transactions using the template given by the CA
- Timely report to the PC any issue concerned to
the project implementation that may affect the smooth implementation of
activities and/or request a specific communication with the donor
- Perform any other duty relevant to the
objectives of the present consultancy as may be designated by the Project
Coordinator and accept amendments to the job description as decided by the
TBCT
Deliverables
For each TB center visited the
M&E Consultant shall:
- Prepare with the Country NTP and share with
the TB Centre team a clear visit agenda, with stated objectives and tasks
to be carried on
- Assess the performance of the TB center, and
in particular of the laboratory services, using the supervisory checklists
designed and/or approved by the TBCT
- Operate in close collaboration and
coordination with the Country NTPs
- While conducting the supervision visits,
include components of on-job training for the local personnel of the TB
center based on the M&E findings and performance gaps identified in
previous visits
- Promptly share the main findings of the supervisory
visit with the personnel in charge of the TB Center and compile the CCM
M&E visit’s register. A copy of the M&E visit’s register duly
filled, signed and stamped by the in charge of the facility and the
M&E Consultant shall be submitted to the Project Coordinator upon
arrival in Nairobi
- Prepare a comprehensive report for each TBU
monitored using the template provided by CCM
Profile Requirements
Qualification
- Medical Academic Degree
- Post graduate studies in Public Health,
Infections Disease, Health Care Evaluation and similar are strong assets
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in
monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent working experience in TBC sector
and/or in TBC management and control
- Impeccable knowledge of Somali tongue (written
and spoken)
- Excellent knowledge of English (written and
spoken)
- Excellent narrative and technical reporting
skills
- Excellent communication, listening and
interpersonal capacities
- Proven working experience with local
authorities
- Strong flexibility to travel to very
uncomfortable, remote/isolated and difficult areas
- Proven ability to work under pressure, meeting
deadlines
- Proven ability to work individually and in
team
- Strong and proven capacity to respect and
follow the Organization policies (i.e. security one) and the Country/local
communities roles where the consultancy takes place
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong Assets:
- Previous working experience in Somalia
- Good knowledge of different donors (i.e.: EU,
UN agencies, Global Fund)
- Good Knowledge of Global Fund framework
How to Apply:
Please, send you motivation letter
(max 1 page) and your resume (max 3 pages, including references) to
recruitmentpvs@ccm-italia.org.
Please, indicate the following reference in the email subject (M&E Laboratory Technician Consultant).
Closing date: 20
Sep 2015
Only selected candidates will be
contacted
