Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council

Job Description

NATIONAL HIV/AIDS/STI/TB COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) established through an Act of Parliament No. 10 of 2002 is charged with the responsibility of developing and coordinating policies, plans and strategies for the prevention and combating of HIV, AIDS, TB and STIs in order to reduce the impact of the epidemic.

The five (5) positions for the Communications Manager, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, Biomedical Response Coordinator, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, and Project officer – Global Fund (GF) at NAC have fallen vacant and consequently, suitably qualified and experienced Zambians are invited to apply for the positions based in Lusaka.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR (1)

A. JOB PURPOSE

To Coordinate HIV and AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation and cross-departmental information sharing through the monthly technical forums and quarterly data review meetings including research activities in Zambia and, offer technical support to stakeholders in the HIV multisectoral response with special focus on HIV Prevention Pillars.

B. SPECIFIC DUTIES

Ensure quality, consistence and adherence to standards and best practices for Monitoring and Evaluation including data quality, privacy and use.
Coordinate cross-departmental information sharing through the monthly technical forums and quarterly data review meetings
Coordinate and supervise all activities related to research on HIV and AIDS and monitoring and evaluation data.
Facilitate the development of mechanism for research development in accordance with the Research Agenda.
Facilitates trainings of sub national staff in Epidemiology for data use in support of evidence-based programming for the National HIV Response.
Develop M & E Plan, based on prioritised indicators in the NCCP (and implementation approach) to meet programmatic needs.
Develop and maintain a database of all HIV and AIDS related research work done in Zambia.
Disseminate Operational Plan and Monitoring system with all stakeholders.
Support technical staff in Monitoring and Evaluation functions and coordinate
Provide expertise and technical assistance to partners on research priorities and monitoring and evaluation.
Develops and maintain a data base of all HIV and AIDS related research work done in Zambia.
Facilitates the development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation.
Works with the technical working group on research in order to come up with policies to improve research development.
Coordinates transition of research findings into policies, strategies, and guidelines in order to enhance decentralized response.
Conduct an inventory of data collected by partners and work with Technical Working Group on research in order to come up with policies to improve research development.
Ensures that appropriate and consistent advocacy is undertaken in relation to the research agenda and monitoring and evaluation mechanism.
Suggest possible areas and opportunities to create and/or enhance synergies between HIV/AIDS/STI/TB with other focus by other government line ministries; and for focused value-for money policy formulation and program implementation.
Propose generation of secondary products from research findings.
In collaboration with stakeholders, organize HIV and research dissemination fora.
Supports the work of the Research Ethics, Traditional Remedies and Alternative Medicines Committee in pushing the agenda for research in Zambia.
Conduct analysis of the national condom program for supply chain and programme performance against set distribution targets.
Ensure learning for internal and external collaboration of partners in the HIV prevention Space in M & M and continual improvement.
Prepare concise reports, train/build capacity in data management use and mining.
Review standardise all CCP data collection and reporting tools (for all sectors) to facilitate for integration with LMIS.
Collect, analyse and report on data for both programme monitoring and Evaluation requirements at national and subnational level as well as internal reporting.
Performs any other duties under the instance of Director Policy and Planning

C. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member of recognized Institute or any other related Professional Body.

D. REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCES, ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

Information Technology skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized information systems.
Attention to detail.
Observance of deadlines.
Collaborative/Team player.
Tact

E. RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Full grade 12 certificate with at least 5 Credits at “O” Level including English and Mathematics;
Minimum of a first degree in Public Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology or a relevant Social Science from a recognized university.
Knowledge of Monitoring and Evaluation is desirable
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and research methodologies
At least 5 years’ experience working in the HIV/AIDS field with increasing responsibilities
At least 3 years’ experience doing Monitoring and Evaluation and Research related work including HIV and AIDS, Prevention Pillars and Disease Surveillance
Experience working with Monitoring and Evaluation and Research institutions
Knowledge of Ethics and human subjects review
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Ability to use various statistical analysis packages including SPSS, SAS, STATA, Epi Info and ZamInfo to undertake advanced data analysis.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all relevant academic and Professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) OR Passport to support the application with contact details indicating daytime telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address:

The Director General

National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council

Plot 315, Independence Avenue

P. O. Box 38718

LUSAKA

Or send applications through email in PDF single file format to: [email protected]

NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.

Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 31st October 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified Zambians of all backgrounds.