Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation at ECSA-HC Arusha

Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation

Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation at ECSA-HC Arusha September 2024

Job type: Full-time
The
East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites
applications for the Post of Manager, Knowledge Management, Monitoring
and Evaluation from suitably qualified persons who are nationals of
Member States. The Member states are Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mauritius, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The position is
tenable at the ECSA Health Community Secretariat in Arusha.

1.0 The Organization
The
East, Central and Southern African Health Community (ECSA-HC) is a
regional organisation set up in 1974 to promote the highest possible
standards of health among member states. It is mandated to foster
cooperation that will lead to the strengthening of health care
programmes among member states in the region. The Secretariat implements
its activities through four specific programme clusters, namely:
i. Family Health and Infectious Diseases;
ii. Non-Communicable Diseases, Food Security and Nutrition;
iii. Health Systems and Capacity Building; and i Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation.

2.0 Broad Purpose of the Post
The
overall purpose of the Job will be to develop a comprehensive system to
collect, document, analyze and share information and knowledge on
health in order to enable transparent, objective and effective
communication about the efforts being made to improve the health status
of the people of the region. The Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for the introduction,
management
and coordination of Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
systems at different levels, in collaboration with stakeholders and
partners.

3.0 Specific Responsibilities
a. Monitoring and Evaluation
i. Design/improve and implement M&E performance frameworks, tools, and
guidelines
for monitoring and assessing project/program performance in
alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
ii. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and progress against established targets
and prepare periodic reports, for presentation to relevant ECSA-HC bodies and key stakeholders.
iii. Document and share lessons learnt and best practices
i.
Oversee data collection processes to ensure data accuracy, timeliness,
and quality as well as analyze quantitative and qualitative data to
assess project performance and provide insights for decision-mak
ii.
Fostering Knowledge Management, participatory planning, monitoring
and evaluation through establishing and maintaining links with ECSA-HC
Member
States and Partners.
iii. Developing Monitoring and Evaluation capacity building programmes for ECSA
Secretariat staff and staff in the M&E Departments of Member States.
i
Mobilizing resources for Knowledge Management, Monitoring and
Evaluation for the ECSA Secretariat and to support Knowledge Management,
Monitoring and Evaluation activities in the Member States.
Coordinating and supporting the work of the ECSA-HC Monitoring and
Evaluation Expert Committee and the ECSA-HC Research Advisory Panel.
vi.
Lead or coordinate impact evaluations, mid-term reviews, and
end-line evaluations for projects and programs as well as ECSA-HC
Strategic pla
vii. Continuously developing, monitoring and
reviewing the overall Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation
framework for the ECSA Health Community, its Policy framework,
Strategies, Resolutions and Plans in consultation and collaboration with
Member States; Knowledge Management i. Developing and implementing an
ECSA Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation electronic
information management systems to collect and process data and guide the
development, utilization and maintenance of databases
ii. Providing
technical expertise to facilitate effective utilization of
Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation systems by ECSA HC
Programmes and Member Stat
iii. In liaison with the ICT unit,
develop and maintain a comprehensive database to store M&E data,
project documents, and knowledge resources. i Providing technical
expertise in health systems and operational research for policy and
action.
v. In consultation with ECSA-HC Clusters Manager develop policy and information briefs
on identified priority areas. vi. Develop and strengthen ECSA-HC specific Advocacy centres in all member states
vii. Providing information and Knowledge Management updates for the ECSA-HC Website.
viii.
Facilitate the building of capacity within the ECSA-HC Secretariat
and in member states on knowledge management. ix. Develop and implement
in liaison the ECSA-HC Corporate Services the ECSA branding and advocacy
strategy aimed at improving the visibility of ECSA-HC in the region. c.
Other duties i. Perform any other related functions and duties as may
be assigned by the supervisor.

4.0 Minimum Entry Qualifications
a. Education
i. Basic Degree in Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Health informatics, Social
Sciences,
Biostatistics, Medical or Health Sciences and; ii. Post Graduate degree
in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Health Systems Planning,
Health Economics, Biostatistics, Management, Health Promotion, Health
Information Management, Business Administration or any other relevant
medical or social sciences discipline.
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b. Work Experience
i.
A minimum of 5 years of professional “hands on” working experience in a
Knowledge Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or other project
management role in a health or related organization and in a national
or international context
ii. Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative data analysis
iii.
Experience in compiling, analyzing and reporting on health
statistics i Experience in the installation and implementation of
(electronic) systems of monitoring and evaluation of health programs
Experience in knowledge management
vi. Experience in training and ability to organize, train and support staff on needs
assessment, project design, implementation monitoring and evaluation
vii.
Solid understanding of and experience with strategic,
organizational and management issues as well multi-stakeholder
processes and negotiations
viii. Good contextual knowledge of national, regional and international health issues and priorities. c.

Essential Skills and Competencies Required
i. Affinity for Monitoring and Evaluation and explicit interest in systems strengthening
ii.
Systems/strategic thinker, with strong problem solving
skills and quantitative/qualitative analytical abilities;
iii.
Highly computer and data management literate, high proficiency in
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel with skills in data processing and
information analysis including knowledge of statistical packages and
applications such as SAS/SPSS/STATA. i Pragmatic, action-oriented,
implementation focused, well organized, initiator, independent worker
and problem solver
Team player with strong relationship and teamwork
skills with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams,
vi. Strong management skills and relevant experience
vii. Rigorous, structured, implications-focused and with the ability to quickly process and absorb new information
viii.
Strong resource mobilization and project management skills ix.
Political astuteness, diplomatic and with good negotiation skill

5.0 Language: Fluency in both spoken and written English.
6.0 Age: Between 40 and 55 years of age.

7.0 Remuneration Package
An
attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.
The details of the package may be obtained on request from the Director
General ECSA-HC Health Community Secretariat, Arusha.

8.0 Contract Appointment
This
is a three-year contract appointment renewable only twice on the basis
of performance and by mutual consent on the part of the employer and the
employee, subject to availability of funding

9.0 Method of Application
Nationals
of members States who wish to apply for the Post should do so by
submitting the following: i. Brief Application Letter stating why the
candidate feels suitable for the Post;
ii. Detailed Curriculum Vita
iii. Completed Application form for ECSA-HC posts (available under vacancies/opportunities > jobs on www.ecsahc.org ) i Certified Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates.
Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including telephone, fax and e- mail.
vi.
Letter supporting the application written by the Permanent/Principal
Secretary of the Ministry of Health of the member state.

How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job,
Application Document(s):

• Full job advert
• Application form

Applications
that have not met ALL of the above set criteria will not be accepted.
Only candidates who have met ALL the requirements of the post and have
been selected for an interview will be contacted.
Deadline for Applications:
Applications should reach the address below by 30th September, 2024

The Director General East,
Central and Southern Africa- Health Community
Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road
P.O. Box 1009 Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: Off: +255-27-250 8362/3; 250 4106
Fax: +255-27-254125/250 8292
E-mail: vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to doid@ecsa.or.tz

The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.