Job Description
mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These “Mentor Mothers” deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care. Over the next five years, this proven, peer-led model is being scaled up to double down on ending HIV, as well as to tackle new health challenges and reach more people – all with the aim of building a fairer, healthier future. The employment of local women as community health workers means that we are delivering a model that prioritises healthcare for families who need it most, delivered by women who know them best. Since its creation in 2001, m2m has created jobs for nearly 12,000 women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and, together, they have reached over 15M people with critical health services and education. In 2021, m2m reached over 1.6M people across 10 African nations, including 402,616 adolescents (ages 10-19) – 51% more than the year before. m2m also advanced the Global Goals of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 – by achieving virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among its enrolled clients for the eighth consecutive year, and meeting all of the ambitious UNAIDS Fast-Track Targets among its clients four years ahead of the 2026 target date. For more information, visit www.m2m.org
Job Title: M&E Officer
Organisation Levels: mothers2mothers -> m2m Malawi -> Programmes
Location: Lilongwe – , MW (Primary)
Type of position: Fixed Term Contract
Education: Degree
Closing Date: 7/9/2024
Job Description
Data Collection and Reporting (25%)
- Data collection and Conducting Routine Data Quality Audits to ensure data quality
- Capture monthly data in DHIS 2 and other reporting platforms and sign-off on the 15th of each month.
- Follow up where there are missing data reporting, and implement data quality controls
- Generate weekly performance reports for Community Mentor Mothers
- Filing of Paper-based monthly reporting tools
- Print and share paper-based reporting tools to site staff and ensure availability at all times
- Troubleshooting – Actual phones and systems usage
Data Quality Management (30%)
- Provide a complete assessment of m2m m-health gadgets – Report any hardware and Software issues with the gadgets.
- Assist with the development and implementation of monitoring systems and tools to measure project progress
- Work closely with the M&E Lead to monitor progress towards reaching facility/ district level targets
- Conduct and support Data Triangulation to ensure data validity and completeness
- Respond to information access and retrieval requests from authorized staff.
Data Extraction (15%)
- Extract and share Dues and Dones at the beginning of each month and share with each Facility
- Troubleshooting – Reports submission vs completion times
Reports, Documentation & Representation (20%)
- Documentation of Success stories and Case Studies
- Participate in district data quality meetings and represent m2m at Technical Working Groups and other quality improvement forums at district and national level
- Maintain relationships with partners at the facility and district level.
- Collaborate with peer organizations at district level for improved program performance
Capacity Building (10%)
- Facilitate trainings, on job-mentorship and provide technical support to field staff on M&E related topics
- Provide line management and technical support to M&E
Job Requirements
| Qualifications and experience Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Health sciences, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography or a related field Minimum of 3 years of specific M&E related work experience in the health sector/ or in the field of public health, including implementation and management of health M&E systems; experience in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT/RMNCH preferred Experience in data collection, data management and reporting for PEPFAR -funded projects (HIV /ECD/OVC experience preferred)Sound experience in working in an M&E leadership role, responsible for conceptualization and systems design (experience designing M&E systems a distinct advantage)Proven track record in capacity building; experience training others on M&E systems (data collection, interpretation and analysis)Proven ability to analyse complex sets of information at multiple levels and to develop new approaches related to M&E in an integrated and participatory way Demonstrated experience with program reporting to donor agencies Experience managing staff including conducting performance reviews and ongoing support and supervision Competencies: Excellent working knowledge of and experience in using MS Office suite and relevant database systems Competence in programming and analysis of data using programs such as SAS, SPSS, Epi-Info or others. Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively and to facilitate collective problem-solving Ability to work independently and cooperatively with diverse organizational units Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, work to strict deadlines and check in at key project points to ensure deliverables are aligned to organisational expectations Fluency in English as well as a local language is essential Experience in supporting implementation and online/in-person training of field staff/lay workers on data collection, data auditing, data cleaning, and reporting functions Ability to meet tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work in a fast-paced environment Experience using a DHIS2 platform (preferred)Fluency Microsoft Office Applications: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access Excellent coordination, interpersonal, and teamwork skills Ability to rapidly interpret guidance, maintain alignment with multiple stakeholders/decision-makers, and implement practical/effective M&E solutions at the site level Ability to work independently, flexibly, and cooperatively with diverse and geographically dispersed staff and partners |
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.