Field Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Management and Development for Health (MDH), is a non-governmental organization with intent to contribute towards a robust health system, able to support delivery of quality health services through evidence based interventions and ultimately have a healthier and prosperous society. MDH works in partnership with various' organizations including local and international research institutions to support implementation of operational research activities to improve health care delivery service in Tanzania mainly provision of HIV care and treatment services, maternal and child health, nutritional interventions, prevention and control of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD). Through funding from Pathfinder International and CDC funding to strengthen the health information system in Tanzania, MDH seeks to recruit the following positions based in Dares Salaam,

1. FIELD MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

Job Summary:
Reporting to Maternal and Child Health Manager, Field M&E Officer will be responsible in overseeing day to day implementation of the project including engagement of community health workers in community interventions to generate demand for modern contraceptives, provide home based follow up for users of modern contraceptives and increase awareness of comprehensive post abortion care services in 17 wards of Temeke municipality.

Duties and responsibilities:
To coordinate and oversee' M&E and data management related activities for the project .
To provide day to day management of the mHealth software and data operations for the project including monitoring, maintaining data flow and troubleshooting data related challenges
To work with the field officer to organize and undertake trainings and other capacity building activities for CHWs and CHWs supervisors, specifically focusing on M&E, data and the Health system, through mentorship, on-job training and supportive supervision.
To work with field officer to provide close follow up and supervision of the activities of community health workers (CHWs) and CHW supervisors to ensure that they meet their weekly, monthly and quarterly performance targets
To provide technical assistance, to CHWs and CHW supervisors in accurate documentation and reporting of project activities and ensuring quality data through the use of the mHealth system
To work with field officer to conduct and support weekly and monthly meetings with CHW, CHW supervisors and health care providers (CHWs) as per project work-plan
In collaboration with the field officer, to prepare and submit to his/her supervisor all required project reports as per agreed timelines and work-plan
Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Required qualifications:
A college diploma in health or social welfare related field from a recognized academic institution. Reproductive health and community health services will be an added advantage
At least three year experience in M&E and/or data management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working with the community and/or local community
Proficiency in both written and oral English and Swahili languages.
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter indicating the position applied for, a detailed copy of their.CV and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees by Friday 20th July 2015,

to the Human Resource Manager

P.O. Box 79810,

Dar es Salaam,

Tanzania,

or dropped by hand at the MDH Head Office in Mikocheni, along Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 802.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.