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Job summary

Purpose:
The primary function of the M&E Specialist is ensure accomplishment of the Encouraging Positive Practices for Improving Child Survival (EPPICS) Project M&E objectives and results, while meeting expected technical quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

•  Provide M&E technical support and guidance to CRS, GHS and UDS
•  Assist in the development, roll-out and implementation of the CRS grant-specific M&E system (SMILER) for  the EPPICS Project
•  Integrate the EPPICS M&E system into the District Health Information Management System (DHIMS) currently maintained by the GHS at the district level
•  Collaborate with Health Information officers at the Northern Regional and East Mamprusi district  Health Directorates to ensure alignment of the CRS grant-specific M&E with the DHIMS
•  Develop tools and data collection instruments in collaboration with Project Manager and the UDS principal investigator on the operations research (OR) component of the EPPICS Project
•  Collect, analyze and provide data that can facilitate scientific reporting as may required by the Project Manager and the Principal investigator of the OR
•  As a member of the project management team, contribute to the overall project strategy development and implementation
•  Develop and manage the EPPICS M&E database

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Minimum of a University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Public Health, Economics or Rural Development,  Monitoring and Evaluation for Development programs or in any related field with extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning
•  At least five years of experience in a M&E capacity
•  Knowledge of Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, data entry and analysis packages and data bases like MS Word, Excel, Epi-info, SAS and SPSS)
•  Demonstrate professional maturity and good interpersonal skills for teamwork, and good written and verbal communication skills
•  Ability to work to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments.
•  Previous experience working on Global Fund programs is desired
•  Familiarity with qualitative approaches to M&E
•  Knowledge and skills in ICT4D application in development projects (use of mobile phones, GIS mapping, I-Touch Data Collection)
•  Experience with the use of ICT to support M&E and CRS SMILER will be a great advantage
•  Sound report writing, interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
•  Ability to travel to the district  40% of the time

How To Apply For The Job

Please submit your C.V and letter of interest to :

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Closing Date: 28 November, 2012

APPLICATION CRITERIA

•  CRS is an equal opportunity employer.  Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply Deadline for application.
•  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. For a full copy of the job description please e-mail  GH_jobs@global.crs.org
•  To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to GH_jobs@global.crs.org by 5p.m. on Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
•  Application and CVs must be saved as attachments with the following format that includes title of position being applied for - e.g. – M&E Specialist.(Name of applicant)
•  Subject Line should indicate the media platform where applicant first sighted the advert - DG for Graphic, JIG for Jobs In Ghana and OMP for Other Media Platforms.