Recruitment at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global
health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over
40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in
developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health
impact. We work to save lives by closing the
gap between knowledge and
action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked
in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and
health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and
affordability of health services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning - HIV/AIDS Nigeria
Job ID: 13-9161
Location: Nigeria
Grade: L
Project/Program: P000 - Proposal
Reports To: Chief of Party
Overview
- Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Director of
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning for a potential 5-year USAID-funded
contract designed to build local capacity for the delivery of
sustainable, high-quality, and comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention,
treatment, care, and support services. Using a data-driven approach,
this project will impact Nigeria’s capacity to effectively control,
treat and prevent HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis co-infections in the general
and key populations across all regions of Nigeria.
- The Director for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning will
oversee the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for reporting
progress, and maintain reporting procedures and guidelines in compliance
with USAID systems.
- The Director of M&EL will be expected to develop a strong
monitoring and evaluation plan consistent with USAID and PEPFAR results
frameworks, coordinate the collection of data including conducting
field visits for data validation, monitor the quality and completeness
of data sets, contribute to the development of the program and
document project performance against established outputs and
indicators.
- S/he will also be responsible for building the capacity of the
local, state, and federal Government of Nigeria, Ministry of Health
(MOH), and other stakeholders in the collection, utilization, and
dissemination of data as well as ensuring that all monitoring and data
collection activities are harmonized and information is shared.
- S/he will also assist the MOH to monitor programs and assess the
robustness of implementing organizations’ data collection and M&E
mechanisms. The Director will also oversee junior M&E staff and
will work with partners to implement the project’s implementation
research agenda.
Specific Responsibilities
- Design and implement the Project’s M&E system in close
coordination with the technical team, including the development of
performance indicators, setting annual targets, monitoring project
progress against annual targets, ensuring timely data collection,
writing quarterly and annual reports, and liaising with the project
financial team to track the budget in relation to all project results
and outcomes.
- Provide technical inputs to the technical team in order to
assist in developing program goals and objectives as well as M&E
tools and strategies and provide monitoring data to strategically inform
the decisions on project performance and future direction to the
project.
- Lead the conduction of a baseline study for all performance indicators that require a baseline value.
- Develop and implement a quality improvement system for the
project focusing on the systematic strengthening of data quality for all
program data.
- Support the MOH to enhance a health sector M&E framework and monitor health system strengthening interventions.
- Provide regularly updated reports on the status of
implementation, according to project goals, objectives and indicators,
to the Chief of Party, USAID, PEPFAR and other program managers as
required.
- Collaborate with the project technical team in identifying
project activities, processes and/or outcomes that are worthy of
documentation, and design a system for capturing lessons learned and
best practices.
- Support the production of technical briefs and other technical documents on the project accomplishments.
- Support preparations for external and internal assessments,
reviews, and/or evaluations commissioned by the donor agency and MSH
throughout the implementation of the project.
- Work with consultants and partners to implement the project’s implementation research agenda.
- Adhere to MSH procurement integrity and institutional standards and procedures in all project management responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health or a related discipline.
- At least 7 years of demonstrated experience designing, and
implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for complex public
health programs in developing countries.
- Experience in designing and implementing special studies in developing countries.
- Excellent command of monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
- Knowledge of M&E issues related to improvements in quality
integrated health services and support programs, particularly programs
focusing on HIV and TB..
- Previous experience implementing and managing a rigorous M&E
system including developing and monitoring performance monitoring
plans that track performance as sub-results/results and by funding
stream.
- Knowledge of data collection protocols to ensure accurate data
collection and verification is essential, as well as an ability to
identify data trends and communicate this information to allow for
changes in program implementation.
- M&E experience in the health sector desired, particularly in health systems strengthening.
- Ability to write quality reports for donors.
- Knowledge of and experience in operational and/or implementation research experience highly desired.
- Past experience leading and building the capacity of M&E
officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and
deliverables is desired.
- Extraordinary organizational, verbal and written communication
skills to manage project communications and disseminate project
information.
- Excellent skills in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and DHIS2.
Experience working with a statistical analysis software (STATA, SPSS or
alike) highly desired.
- Experience with USG/USAID/PEPFAR programs/projects and reporting requirements required.
- Strong written and oral presentation skills and professional proficiency in English required.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex
political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships
with USAID, state and local governments and other program partners and
counterparts.
- Previous supervisory experience highly desired
- Willingness to travel frequently within Nigeria.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position
Job Title: Chief of Party
Job ID: 13-9159
Location: Nigeria
Slots: 4
Dept/Unit: GEN (General)
Project/Program: P000-Proposal
Reports To: Project Senior Manager
Overview
- Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a Chief of Party
to join a dynamic team for a potential 5-year USAID-funded contract.
- In close harmonization with key stakeholders, this project aims
to build local capacity for the delivery of sustainable, high-quality,
and comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support
services.
- In scaling up effective and high impact interventions and
improving efficiency, this project will foster Nigeria’s capacity to
effectively control, treat, and prevent HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
co-infections in the general and key populations across all regions of
Nigeria.
- The Chief of Party leads and manages the project with full
accountability and authority for the development, execution, and
monitoring of the project, including vision and technical strategy,
project management, documentation and communication, client(s)
stakeholder(s) relationships, and coordination and synergy with other
MSH projects.
- MSH saves lives and improves health by helping public and
private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people,
medicines, money, and information.
- Working from more than 40 country offices and our US
headquarters, our staff from more than 70 nations is highly regarded for
its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting
difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve
the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing
the gap between knowledge and action in public health.
Specific Responsibilities
Project Results:
- Provides high quality technical and strategic leadership, managerial oversight, and administration of the project.
- Serves as the primary project liaison from MSH to the donor and
is accountable for the achievement of results, ensuring quality of
services is maintained at the highest standard, and that all project
objectives and deliverables are met.
Technical Strategy and Vision:
- Develop (update and adapt as needed) and execute annual work plans per contract/agreement requirements.
- Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of
key results and deliverables for maximum project impact using a
variety of communication strategies and media.
Project and People Management:
- Ensure effective contract/agreement implementation in strict
compliance with USAID contract/agreement clauses, policies, and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships
are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.
- Manage and mentor the project team through regular check-ins,
annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching
and career development support.
Client and other Stakeholder Relationships:
- Build and maintain strong working relations with key internal
and external stakeholders, beneficiaries, prime and subcontractors,
suppliers and partners.
Internal Coordination and Synergy:
- Collaborate with the MSH Country Representative and participate
as required in activities organized in the context of MSH
Representation in country.
- Ensure harmonious collaboration with and cost-effective use of the Country Operations Management Unit.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of a MPH, Master's level Degree in a related field, or Medicine.
- At least 10 years of progressively responsible, related experience is required.
- Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in HIV/AIDS, infectious
diseases (malaria and TB), MNCH, health system strengthening, and
quality improvement/quality assurance.
- Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
- Prior experience and success directing similar or larger international donor-funded projects in Nigeria.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and visioning skills.
- Familiarity with USAID regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor assisted projects required.
- Proven record of aligning diverse, multi-level teams with the project mission and vision.
- Track record of strong commitment to sharing knowledge,
documenting experiences, supporting creative initiatives, and sharing
credit.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with
senior-level colleagues, particularly interacting productively,
proactively, and comfortably with national and sub-national government
officials and institutions, NGOs, private sector groups, USAID, CSOs,
and donor organizations.
- Demonstrated strategic agility, diplomacy, conflict management,
team building, written and oral communication, and negotiation skills.
- Professional level of oral and written fluency in English required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply for this Position