STRATEGIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST at Pro-Health International

JOB SUMMARY:

The Strategic Information Specialist will be responsible for monitoring the progress of Strategic Information activities and provide ongoing mentorship to all strategic Information stakeholders in the community and facility and state governments on adherence to set standards while also harmonizing the state M & E systems. Will also be responsible for guiding and implementing Operations research activities that will help improve the quality of our programming to the benefit of our donor and clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A degree in Statistics, Population Studies, Public Health or Social Science (or equivalent), epidemiology required.
• Master's Degree in Social Sciences or Management or Development studies preferably with a health focus is an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant monitoring and evaluation experience and also research and evaluation experience with USG funded project
• Knowledge and experience in project-level or state/national-level SI system implementation for health, reproductive health or HIV/AIDS programming in developing countries
• Working knowledge of CDC/USAID's PEPFAR MER indicators, data collection, collation, validation and reporting through CDC/USAID's reporting platforms.
• Proficiency in the use and application of relevant software which includes but not limited to PITT, NOM IS, DHIS, SPSS and any electronic patient level Medical Record software and Microsoft Office applications. Ability to use SEEDScare EMR software will be an added advantage.

SKILLS:

• Ability to analyze research and evaluation findings and other information for the benefit of practitioners in the health development in and HIV/AIDS sector.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage detail.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work under pressure and still be efficient
• Ability to travel at short notice