URC and the USAID funded Ghana Systems for Health Project is recruiting for the under-listed positions to be part of the project’s team.

Hours:  Full-Time
Length of Contract: 1 year, renewable
Reports to: Deputy Chief of Party – Health Systems
Location:   Tamale, Northern Region

Job Summary

Under the guidance of the Regional Coordinator, the M&E Specialist will collect, track, and analyze data for the project, in collaboration with Ghana Health Service staff and partners in the region. He/she will be responsible for contributing to required reports and ensuring both the validity and the quality of data collected. He/she will carry out responsibilities in accordance with the USAID-approved Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).

Major Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provide support to the implementation of the project’s PMP.
•   Support improved data collection, analysis, and use of data by Ghana Health Service, USAID, and local partners, including support to surveillance systems and the use of data for timely and effective decision making and planning.
•   Build the skills of, and support partners in M&E procedures so that data is generated in a uniform manner and partners understand the meaning of indicators upon which data is collected.
•   Support regular data collection, conduct analyses, and prepare reports.
•   Verify validity and quality of monitoring data from the field, including use in reports on performance.
•   Contribute to the preparation of quarterly performance reports with program staff and partners.
•   Participate in and support the project implementation team’s documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and best practices.
•   Other duties, as assigned by the Regional Coordinator and Deputy Chief of Party for Health Systems

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master’s degree in public health or related field
•   Minimum five years of relevant work experience in program monitoring and evaluation.  Previous experience working for USAID-funded health projects as well as prior experience in quality improvement methods in a health setting is an added advantage
•   Strong knowledge of Ghana Health Service Standard Operating Procedures in health information management
•   Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region of assignment

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and Cover Letter, addressed to:-

HR & Admin. Officer,
USAID Systems for Health Project,
PMB CT 134,
Accra -Ghana

Or to:

nafful@systemsforhealth.urc-chs.com indicating “Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist – North” in the subject line.

Please take note of the following:

•   Only candidates who are eligible to work in Ghana for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position.
•   Accommodation:  USAID Systems for Health Project is not responsible for the accommodation of successful candidates in any of the locations.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you very much for your interest.

Closing Date: 24 February, 2016