RTI International is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI International is seeking for ‘Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator” candidates for the USAID-Health for Life (H4L) Project. The Health for Life (H4L) is a five-year (2012-2017) project financed by USAID. The H4L project builds on accomplishments gained from USAID/Nepal’s health sector investment to date with a greater focus on health systems strengthening and measuring sustainable changes in systems performance.
The primary goal of H4L is to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity to plan, manage and deliver high-quality and equitable family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health services. H4L addresses key health system constraints: local health systems governance; data for decision making and evidence-based policy development; capacity development of service providers at grassroots; quality improvement systems, and knowledge and behavior change. Gender equality and social inclusion is an important crosscutting focus of the project.
H4L works in partnership with the Government of Nepal/ Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP). The Project covers 14 districts in the Mid-Western (12) and Western (2) Development Regions.
The position will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Responsibilities:
Builds the capacity of stakeholders to seek, analyze, and utilize data for evidence-based planning, policy development, and decision making.
Provides technical and capacity-building assistance to achieve results for H4L Objective 2: Develop and implement national evidence-based health policy. Works with stakeholders to set the national health research agenda. Identifies, prioritizes, and provides technical leadership for research topics for the H4L project.
Provides leadership and guidance to H4L staff in research activities and supports assessments and studies. Supports the MoHP to prepare the next National Health Sector Strategy based on field realities, experiences, and lessons learned. Works with the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and Health Management Information System (HMIS) Specialist to provide technical assistance related to improved program M&E at the national level and for the H4L project M&E.
Qualifications and experience: Master’sdegreein public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field and minimum of 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, planning, implementation and management of health service delivery or systems strengthening research projects in developing countries, preferably Nepal.
Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; health systems strengthening; primary health care; family planning/reproductive health; child health/nutrition; or capacity building. Proven experience in the development of data quality improvement tools and systems in Nepal.
Demonstrated capacity to solve data issues and build the capacity of others within the health system to ensure data quality. Knowledge of state-of-the-art research design issues and quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques. Strong understanding of USAID rules and regulations for M&E. Experience in the writing of abstracts and technical reports Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners. Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills. Must be fluent in Nepali with strong oral and written communication skills in English.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a resume with contact information to Operations Manager, Health for Life (H4L), P. O. Box: 3172, Lalitpur, Nepal or email:marora@np-h4l.rti.org with “Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator”in the subject line. Deadline is 15 January 2016; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Telephone inquiry will not be entertained.
The primary goal of H4L is to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity to plan, manage and deliver high-quality and equitable family planning, maternal, newborn, and child health services. H4L addresses key health system constraints: local health systems governance; data for decision making and evidence-based policy development; capacity development of service providers at grassroots; quality improvement systems, and knowledge and behavior change. Gender equality and social inclusion is an important crosscutting focus of the project.
H4L works in partnership with the Government of Nepal/ Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP). The Project covers 14 districts in the Mid-Western (12) and Western (2) Development Regions.
The position will be based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Responsibilities:
Builds the capacity of stakeholders to seek, analyze, and utilize data for evidence-based planning, policy development, and decision making.
Provides technical and capacity-building assistance to achieve results for H4L Objective 2: Develop and implement national evidence-based health policy. Works with stakeholders to set the national health research agenda. Identifies, prioritizes, and provides technical leadership for research topics for the H4L project.
Provides leadership and guidance to H4L staff in research activities and supports assessments and studies. Supports the MoHP to prepare the next National Health Sector Strategy based on field realities, experiences, and lessons learned. Works with the Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Advisor, Senior Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist, and Health Management Information System (HMIS) Specialist to provide technical assistance related to improved program M&E at the national level and for the H4L project M&E.
Qualifications and experience: Master’sdegreein public health, epidemiology, statistics, or related field and minimum of 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, planning, implementation and management of health service delivery or systems strengthening research projects in developing countries, preferably Nepal.
Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: health services delivery; health systems strengthening; primary health care; family planning/reproductive health; child health/nutrition; or capacity building. Proven experience in the development of data quality improvement tools and systems in Nepal.
Demonstrated capacity to solve data issues and build the capacity of others within the health system to ensure data quality. Knowledge of state-of-the-art research design issues and quantitative and qualitative evaluation techniques. Strong understanding of USAID rules and regulations for M&E. Experience in the writing of abstracts and technical reports Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, government counterparts at all levels, local organizations, and other program partners. Strong organizational, interpersonal and management skills. Must be fluent in Nepali with strong oral and written communication skills in English.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit a resume with contact information to Operations Manager, Health for Life (H4L), P. O. Box: 3172, Lalitpur, Nepal or email:marora@np-h4l.rti.org with “Sr. Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator”in the subject line. Deadline is 15 January 2016; however, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Telephone inquiry will not be entertained.