Vacancy: Research,
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Nairobi
Industry: Healthcare
Our Client, an International
NGO whose core business is Reproductive Health and Family Planning to millions
of the world’s poorest and vulnerable women, is seeking to recruit a Research,
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure systems and
mechanisms for high-quality data collection are embedded across all channels
- Develop
workable dashboards from Client Information Centre (CLIC) and DHIS2
(ORION) that will enable regular collection, storage and interpretation of
data needed by the staff
- Support
introduction, testing and training of programme staff on the use,
maintenance and development of these tools
- High-quality
review of all data to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Develop and
encourage innovation in feedback mechanisms from clients to improve
service delivery.
- Attend
regional meetings to encourage correct reporting and use of data
collection tools across all channels
- Present
analysis of all service delivery channels to CMT each month, with
recommendations and suggestions for improved performance
- Undertake
regular review of programmatic activities, giving feedback learnings to
relevant departments to ensure cost-effectiveness and value-for-money
- Ensure the
organization adheres to data quality minimum standards
2. Support monitoring and
evaluation activities for donor-funded projects
- Give technical
input on Monitoring and Evaluation during the development of project
proposals. Ensure alignment of new project Monitoring and Evaluation
frameworks to the organizations standard log frame.
- Develop and
update monthly performance monitoring plans for all projects
- Assess the
quality of care provided by and routinely facilitate client feedback
mechanisms and support the clinical teams in quality assessment including
the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of agreed
action points/ plans.
- Support the
development of data bases for all projects to support the integration of
reporting systems into the MOH reporting framework.
- Strengthen
programme learning and use of evidence through presentations,
dissemination of learnings and case studies
- Conduct
routine supervisory visits across the service delivery channels and ensure
all findings from Data Quality Audits (DQAs) are shared with Line Manager
and Programmes Director monthly, flagging any key areas of concern
- Submit data as
required for donor reports in a timely and accurate manner
3. Manage the implementation,
dissemination and utilization of high quality research
- Design
quantitative and qualitative research studies in line with the country
programme information needs and the organizations standards.
- Prepare data
collection tools, recruit and train field data collectors, and monitor
implementation of field research activities.
- Prepare and
submit applications for ethical review of proposed projects to local IRBs,
and facilitate the submission of research protocols to the Ethics Review
Committee (ERC).
- Ensure data
collected are entered using appropriate software packages, cleaned to the
highest standard, and analyzed.
- Prepare
bidding documents for research activities and closely manage delivery of
research by consultants.
- Write-up
evidence-based reports in collaboration with other departments.
Ensure reports are concise, easy-to-understand, and
action-oriented.
- Disseminate
research results to managers and implementers using appropriate channels
and fora, in order to formulate decisions and ensure evidence-based action
- Keep relevant
staff members abreast of new research by other organizations with
relevance for the country program work.
- Prepare
research findings for presentation at national and international
conferences and for submission to peer reviewed journals and other
publications.
- Represent the
team internally and externally at stakeholder forums
4. Manage the Research,
Monitoring & Evaluation (RME) team and work plan
- Ensure that
the RME team are able to deliver high quality research projects in
accordance with well designed, realistically budgeted protocols.
- Provide the
RME perspective during the development and review of the strategic plan,
annual business plans, and success model validation plan.
- Develop well
budgeted and realistic M&E components for concept notes and proposals.
- Line manage
and develop the capacity of the RME officers and research assistants in
the RME team, applying the country program performance management system
and developing and implementing professional development plans for all
team members.
- Build country
programme capacity for research, monitoring, and evaluation though various
means, including in-person tr aining sessions, constant evidence
dissemination, and 1-to-1 support.
- Work closely
with the Regional Research Advisor and the Global Evidence to Action Team,
to ensure alignment of activities to global standards and stay up-to-date
on the latest standards, information and available tools.
- Perform other
tasks as required by your line manager.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in
Public Health, Information Science, Biostatistics or related discipline.
- Post-graduate
qualification in Public Health, statistics, demography, epidemiology or
related discipline with modules in both quantitative and qualitative
research methods
- Significant
experience in the research, monitoring and evaluation field, preferably in
the NGO sector.
- Management
experience, including undertaking of routine performance management of
team members.
- Proven
experience in leading monitoring and evaluation systems for health
programmes in the NGO sector
- Extensive
experience working with government structures at the national and county
levels.
- Ability to
independently design and conduct qualitative and quantitate research,
analyze and disseminate results.
- Good
communication skills in English for report writing and presentations.
- Project
evaluation skills are desirable.
- Quantitative
and qualitative research skills (including SPSS and/or STATA knowledge)
- Good project
management skills
- Proven ability
to interpret and analyze numerical data
- Proven ability
to communicate research findings clearly and concisely to non-researchers
- Proven ability
to manage projects and deadlines
- Evidence of
managing large studies in health
- Previous
experience supporting R, M&E activities in reproductive health and
adequate understanding of RH indicators
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