Director of Strategic Information at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile: 

The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will be the lead technical expert responsible for all Strategic Information aspects of the programme, including monitoring, evaluation, analytics and reporting of performance and results. 

Job Role:

• Develop project research protocols and investigation materials in accordance with ethical standards and interfaces with the relevant Ethics committee/agency. 
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of formative research, target audience analysis, mid-term reviews, evaluations and behavioral surveillance surveys, special studies and evaluation research in support of  programme objectives. 
• Identify sub-project monitoring, research and evaluation; and training requirements. 
• Coordinate staff on the project to develop and submit abstracts/journals to international conferences and journals. 
• Monitor compliance with project M&E framework including overseeing reporting of data from the field office to ensure timeliness, completeness, and quality. 
• Develop methods for data quality assurance and support the conduct of data quality audits. 
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation 
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation 
• Coordinate and ensure timely data entry into DHIS by project staff. 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports SI reports using reports submitted from the field office. Synthesise and communicate main findings and conclusions for decision making 
• Lead the team (CBOs and staff) in the design, administration, and data analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation with a focus on project impact especially those related to OVC interventions and programmes. 
• Build the capacity of project teams in the use of data collection tools and data management best practices through training and mentoring. 
• Work with the project finance team to prepare work-plans and budgets and track the progress of SI activities and budgets 
• Development of all research, SI based budget and ensure that all program activities occur within the budget. 

Qualifications/Experience: 

• A minimum of Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics or a related field is required. 
• At least 10 years of progressive and relevant experience in areas of strategic information, Monitoring and Evaluation, medical informatics preferably with knowledge of international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, UN and World Bank. 
• Demonstrated experience developing in-house tools and data management systems to track M&E and performance OVC indicators for the programme: LAMIS and NOMIS 
• Working experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive system. 
• Demonstrated understanding, experience, and competency in comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care and support service at the community and facility levels