Vacancy Announcement

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. 

Our Work In Sierra Leone:

Partners In Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

The role will work closely with the District Advisor (who is the lead in supporting the DMO of that district). This role includes supervision and guidance to the QEHSSSP PHU team in the assigned district throughout the process of data validation, analysis, visualization, and communication of results to lay audiences. Additionally, the senior M&E Officer will be responsible for developing capacity of the rest of QEHSSSP supported facilities’ team and local partners through trainings, mentorship, and coaching on best practices for collecting high quality data, conducting quantitative analyses, and communicating results in formats that are useful to decision-makers.

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. To Support the implementation of QEHSSSP Project specifically; 

• Work with Senior M&E Manager to strengthen overall monitoring and evaluation activities across QEHSSP supported sites, including the design of a strong M&E framework, supporting data utilization for both internal and external use 

• Lead the implementation and tracking of the SHIS capacity building strategy in QEHSSP supported districts.  

• Provide written feedback to the SHIS Management on data monitoring and evaluation strategies and activities; recommend further improvements and necessary adjustment to the logical frameworks, M&E frameworks, and/or M&E plans; and suggest strategies to Senior M&E Manager for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of SHIS work in QEHSSP supported district by identifying bottlenecks in completing activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks

• Report monthly, quarterly, and annual progress on all SHIS activities

• Provide analytic support including analyses of monitoring and other routinely collected data, and support the preparation of reports and monthly dashboard presentation.

• Work to ensure the availability of quality strategic information that is used to make QEHSSSP programs more effective and demonstrate their impact broadly through formal dissemination (abstracts, publications, etc.)

• Represent PIH at relevant meetings at the local and district level

• Assist with scheduling and coordination with partners and clinical staff, preparation of program reports for donors, and other activities.

• Travel to QEHSSSP clinical sites as needed for program activities

• Support the development and lead the management M&E work plans across the PHU sites, and track progress

• Develop training and mentorship tools for the use of the M&E coordinators in the QEHSSSP program

• Support the development of guidelines and protocols, and ensure that best work practices are harmonized across the various sites. 

• Perform regular quality of care audits, and share findings with the PHU clinical team

• Work closely with the SHIS and PHU team to identify areas of quality improvement and research. 

• Support clinical and operations meetings and other meetings through evidence-based data by developing and presenting data to show trends

2. To strengthen the data management system and processes

• Work with the Senior M&E Manager to implement core QEHSSSP indicators, and work with other teams to integrate data for project evaluation and operational research, as well as planning and expansion of programmatic activities

• Participate in the interpretation and utilization of data to improve systems, clinical care and programs implementation.

• Ensures robust data collection in all assigned QEHSSSP PHUs, monitoring of data quality, and the use of data to drive clinical and programmatic decision making and in a timely manner.

3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health QEHSSSP team by;

• Supervising and supporting a team of M&E Coordinators including setting performance objectives, mentoring and coaching them create a cohesive team environment through fostering open communication, provide support to all team members, and instill the PIH values into the M&E team culture 

• Lead the management of PHU SHIS team, including training, direct supervision and mentorship of the SHIS PHU staff.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key counterparts in partner organizations, including government of Sierra Leone, other non-profit organizations, and community leaders 

• Diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Technical Competencies 

• At least three years of formal experience in similar discipline

• Proficiency in MS excel, word, and PowerPoint

• Experience with data collection, data quality assessment, and interpretation

• Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Behavioral Competencies

• Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity

• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback 

• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight 

• Ethical – Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.

• Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor 

• Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty