This position requires a one-year commitment, with the potential for extension at the end of the period, subject to funding availability.
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Director of Strategic Information, the Lead Evaluations Advisor will work independently and with the UCSF team, the Global Programs in-country team and the National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) Strategic Information (SI) team to develop, organize and lead implementation of public health evaluation activities that are a priority to the Ministry of Health and its partners.
He/she will:
Serve as lead evaluator for Global Program evaluation projects
Work closely with NASCOP to develop an evaluation plan/design for its HIV programs, collect data, develop relevant instruments, and report findings
Develop and implement mixed method evaluation designs including methodology, data collection tools, and data collection protocols
In collaboration with MOH, Coordinate and conduct data collection and analyses
Prepare appropriate reports for various audiences and stakeholders at County and National level
Create a variety of ways in which to share evaluation data for program stakeholders
Provide training and technical support to MOH and partners on conducting evaluations
Work closely with and mentor junior staff
Organize and maintain project materials
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s or doctorate degree in public health, evaluation, epidemiology or related field
Minimum 8 years of progressive professional experience in designing, coordinating and implementing public health evaluation projects
Proven capacity in designing and implementing robust mixed-methods – qualitative and quantitative – evaluations.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and writing professional evaluation material
Excellent writing skills including editing and proofreading as well as strong verbal communication skills
Ability to tailor written, visual, and verbal presentations to different audiences, as appropriate
Experience in planning and coordinating multiple projects
Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
Availability to travel (local and international)
Other desired skills / qualities:
3 years’ experience supervising/leading a team.
Strong background in international health and evaluation/research methods
Experience working with a PEPFAR funded agency
Fluency in English and Kiswahili
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