MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER – Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) 59 views

DESCRIPTION

The Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) implements a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funded Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) Work Plan for the Ministry of Health and Child Care of Zimbabwe. The following vacancy has arisen within BRTI in Collaboration with MOHCC

Responsibilities

Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
Participate in reviewing M and E systems for routine data and setting up systems for specific data collection needs that arise.
Develop and implement data sets, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
Filter and “clean” data by reviewing reports, printouts, and performance indicators.
Work with program management to prioritize information needs.
Locate and define new process improvement opportunities.

Requirements and skills

At least 2 years proven working experience in a similar role.
Proficiency in the utilization MS Office suits such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power Query
Hands-on experience with mapping software like ArcGIS/QGIS.
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Adept or proficient at queries, report writing and presenting findings.
Monitoring and Evaluation Professional with health program M&E work experience; graduate degree in Data Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Monitoring and Evaluation and/or Public Health desirable. A master’s degree in any of the above discipline is an added advantage.
Good interpersonal skills, team player, able to work under pressure. Sensitivity to the concerns of the developing world and able to work with local and national authorities from different cultural and professional backgrounds.