Deadline Date: 04/23/2013
Starting Date: 05/20/2013
Description:
John Snow, Inc. (JSI), contractor for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, a U.S. Government (USG) - funded global technical assistance project aimed at strengthening health supply chains in developing countries; and the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, which assists developing countries in forecasting, quantifying, procuring and strengthening health supply chains for HIV/AIDS commodities, has been allocated funds through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to assist the Government of Zambia in the development and implementation of logistics systems required to procure and manage HIV/AIDS & other public health commodities. JSI is recruiting for a Public Health Logistics Officer (PHLO) to be based in Lusaka, Zambia for one year.
Overall Responsibilities:
The PHLO will support the monitoring and evaluation of projects including planning, data collection and analysis. S/he will work closely with the other short-term PHLO in producing The Health Logistics Press Newsletter for the Ministry of Health (MOH).
John Snow, Inc. (JSI), contractor for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, a U.S. Government (USG) - funded global technical assistance project aimed at strengthening health supply chains in developing countries; and the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, which assists developing countries in forecasting, quantifying, procuring and strengthening health supply chains for HIV/AIDS commodities, has been allocated funds through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to assist the Government of Zambia in the development and implementation of logistics systems required to procure and manage HIV/AIDS & other public health commodities. JSI is recruiting for a Public Health Logistics Officer (PHLO) to be based in Lusaka, Zambia for one year.
Overall Responsibilities:
The PHLO will support the monitoring and evaluation of projects including planning, data collection and analysis. S/he will work closely with the other short-term PHLO in producing The Health Logistics Press Newsletter for the Ministry of Health (MOH).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitoring & Evaluation
• M&E Data Collection/Field Visits
o Collect M&E data at health facility level using Episurveyor cell phone data collection
(a secure web based tool used for designing data collection forms, then download and fill them out on common mobile phones, and then upload and analyze the data in real-time). The tool will be used for routine M&E activities, surveys, and system assessments and evaluations.
o Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Episurveyor tool at collecting routine M&E data, system assessments and make recommendations to the M&E team on how to improve the processes of data collection and analysis.
o Review M&E reports and data collected from provincial offices and provide feedback
• Data Analysis
o Support in data analysis and research queries
• M&E Database
o Work with the M&E team to ensure the newly created M&E database is functioning well and updated.
o Make recommendations to the M&E team on how to manage and make best use of the database.
o Work with M&E team to develop routine analysis and dissemination of data from database.
o Work with the M&E team to identify challenges faced by the JSI field office and MOH staff and develop solutions for incorporation in the newsletter and other communication materials.
• National Logistics Management Unit Statistics
o Perform monthly quality checks on the national logistics statistics produced by the Public Health Data Officers and provide feedback on how to improve accuracy.
• Forecasting and quantification
o Conduct research on forecast accuracy from existing DELIVER and SCMS forecasting and quantification reports, and analysis reports on ARVs, HIV tests, lab commodities, family planning, malaria and essential medicines to document the overall analysis across commodity groups including lessons learned, what caused forecast inaccuracy, how to improve next forecasts and recommendations for action to be taken.
Communications
• Health Logistics Newsletter
o In liaison with the other PHLO, coordinate writing of the newsletter articles/statistics by technical staff based on the approved storylines.
o Support technical staff in generation of information for comic strips and review for submission to communications officer for submission to cartoonist.
o Work with designated technical staff and consultant (where required) to come up with a final draft. Proofread and edit draft newsletter to ensure appropriate messaging, content as well as high quality production of newsletter.
• Communications Materials
o Develop other communications materials and find new ways to disseminate information about the project (guides, infographics, one-pagers, success stories, photography)
• M&E Data Collection/Field Visits
o Collect M&E data at health facility level using Episurveyor cell phone data collection
(a secure web based tool used for designing data collection forms, then download and fill them out on common mobile phones, and then upload and analyze the data in real-time). The tool will be used for routine M&E activities, surveys, and system assessments and evaluations.
o Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Episurveyor tool at collecting routine M&E data, system assessments and make recommendations to the M&E team on how to improve the processes of data collection and analysis.
o Review M&E reports and data collected from provincial offices and provide feedback
• Data Analysis
o Support in data analysis and research queries
• M&E Database
o Work with the M&E team to ensure the newly created M&E database is functioning well and updated.
o Make recommendations to the M&E team on how to manage and make best use of the database.
o Work with M&E team to develop routine analysis and dissemination of data from database.
o Work with the M&E team to identify challenges faced by the JSI field office and MOH staff and develop solutions for incorporation in the newsletter and other communication materials.
• National Logistics Management Unit Statistics
o Perform monthly quality checks on the national logistics statistics produced by the Public Health Data Officers and provide feedback on how to improve accuracy.
• Forecasting and quantification
o Conduct research on forecast accuracy from existing DELIVER and SCMS forecasting and quantification reports, and analysis reports on ARVs, HIV tests, lab commodities, family planning, malaria and essential medicines to document the overall analysis across commodity groups including lessons learned, what caused forecast inaccuracy, how to improve next forecasts and recommendations for action to be taken.
Communications
• Health Logistics Newsletter
o In liaison with the other PHLO, coordinate writing of the newsletter articles/statistics by technical staff based on the approved storylines.
o Support technical staff in generation of information for comic strips and review for submission to communications officer for submission to cartoonist.
o Work with designated technical staff and consultant (where required) to come up with a final draft. Proofread and edit draft newsletter to ensure appropriate messaging, content as well as high quality production of newsletter.
• Communications Materials
o Develop other communications materials and find new ways to disseminate information about the project (guides, infographics, one-pagers, success stories, photography)
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, management or related field.
• Working towards a master’s degree in public health, international development, management or related field.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; flexibility and adaptability to take on work outside of M&E and communications; Ability to self-manage and meet self-driven deadlines
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with others
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Desirable:
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience in process mapping, process consultation, or other relevant areas of organization development.
• Demonstrated experience living and working in a different culture.
Airfare and in-country lodging costs will be covered by the project
The project will provide the PHLO with a stipend and the necessary in-country logistical support to ensure that they undertake the scope of work with reasonable efficiency.
JSI will provide in-country medical insurance. JSI will assist financially with in-country traveling costs related to the scope of work, as necessary.
The exact terms and conditions are subject to negotiation.
• Working towards a master’s degree in public health, international development, management or related field.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative; flexibility and adaptability to take on work outside of M&E and communications; Ability to self-manage and meet self-driven deadlines
• Willingness to learn and collaborate with others
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Desirable:
• Experience in data management and analysis.
• Experience in process mapping, process consultation, or other relevant areas of organization development.
• Demonstrated experience living and working in a different culture.
Airfare and in-country lodging costs will be covered by the project
The project will provide the PHLO with a stipend and the necessary in-country logistical support to ensure that they undertake the scope of work with reasonable efficiency.
JSI will provide in-country medical insurance. JSI will assist financially with in-country traveling costs related to the scope of work, as necessary.
The exact terms and conditions are subject to negotiation.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 04/23/2013.
http://www.jsi.com/JSIInternet/Work/jobdescription.cfm?id=59825&intern=0
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