NPO/Monitoring & Evaluation (SSA) at World Health Organization

Job description

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Purpose of the Position

To provide technical support to the overall implementation of M&E strategy and related activities for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in each the four pilot counties and undertakes timely preparation and submission of reports to WHO. The Officer will work closely with the County Department responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation of the UHC implementation at the county level.

Job Description

• Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives
• The Sustainable Development Goals call for the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. The Government of Kenya is committed to implementing Universal
• Health Coverage (UHC) as one of the Big Four agenda. UHC will ensure that all individuals and communities in Kenya have access to quality essential health services without suffering financial hardship. Universal Health Coverage was launched by H.E The President of the Republic of Kenya on 13th December 2018, with phase one implementation focusing on four pilot counties (Kisumu, Machakos, Nyeri and Isiolo). After first phase, UHC model is expected to be rolled out in all the households in all 47 counties during the next four years.
• The World Health Organization will be responsible for monitoring UHC implementation in Kenya noting that accurate and timely data are an essential resource for countries to achieve the SDG targets and goals for UHC. Data are needed to measure performance, improve programme decisions and increase accountability. WHO as the steward and custodian for monitoring the health-related SDGs including UHC, will support the Ministry of Health to strengthen data collection systems, promote data transparency, facilitate the use of data in decision-making and promote the use of data for global, regional and national accountability in the line with UHC implementation.
• Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, the guidance and supervision received and training or briefing provided to others)
• For effective implementation of UHC in the four pilot counties, counties are required to establish functional coordination structures at all levels within the county. The incumbent is expected to;
• Support establishment of UHC County Coordination structures;
• Facilitate Monthly and quarterly County coordination meetings.
• Prepare Monthly, quarterly narrative and financial progress reports on UHC implementation in the four pilot counties.
• Prepare report on Data and Statistics on key tracer indicators for UHC in each of the four pilot counties.
• Report on key recommendations for monitoring and evaluation of UHC implementations.
• Provide regular reports on lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations on UHC implementation in the four counties.
• Submit trainings reports based on capacity building and sensitization activities implemented in the counties.
• Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)
• Working within the Health Systems team and under the supervision and guidance of the WHO Representative, the incumbent will;
• Support County Health Management Teams in creating a framework and strategy for monitoring and evaluation of UHC activities.
• Support county teams at all levels (County, Sub-County, and Facility) to set up and strengthen UHC planning, management and coordination structures with clearly defined mandates/responsibilities, training and reporting requirements.
• Support county teams in compiling monthly, quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports on UHC implementation.
• Work with the county teams to gather the necessary data/information for purposes of monitoring and evaluation of UHC.
• In collaboration with the county teams, develop and ensure smooth implementation of the UHC work-plans and identification of specific county needs and bottlenecks for UHC.
• Support counties in capacity building and sensitization of teams on UHC.
• Hold relevant meetings to review progress on UHC implementation;
• Regularly share with WHO progress reports of UHC implementation at the counties.
• Support capacity building for data generation, analysis, presentation and use for UHC at county level.
• Jointly conduct supportive supervision at sub-county and facility level to assess and document implementation of UHC status.
• Providing liaison between the MOH and the county government on matters UHC.
• Documenting lessons learnt and challenges in UHC implementation at the counties.
• Carry out all other functions relating to UHC monitoring and evaluation at the county level.;
• Any other duties as assigned by the WHO Representative.

Cometencies : Generic

• Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required - See WHO competency model - list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Communicating in a credible and effective way

Functional Knowledge and Skills:-

• Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.
• Knowledge of design, implementation and data analysis of operational and other related studies relevant to programme activities.
• Capacity to interpret analyzed data and advice the programme officers on the relevant interventions required to address the findings.
• Ability to provide competent expert advice to national and county governments on designing, planning, implementing and monitoring resilient health system components.
• Organizational skills, with ability to work to and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills with ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Education Qualifications

• Essential: - Master’s University degree in M&E, Statistics, Health Information, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management, Social Science or any health-related field.
• Desirable: - Computer knowledge in data analysis packages (STATA, SPSS, R, SAS, Tableau, PowerBI, ArcGIS, QGIS) and Ms Office.
  Knowledge in data management in a programme set up, health systems development and analysis.
• Experience
• Essential: At least 5 years of experience working as an M&E Officer in supporting Monitoring and Evaluation functions in health related programs.
• Desirable: Working experience in related areas with Ministry of Health, WHO, other UN agencies or other recognized national and international organizations.
• Languages - Excellent knowledge of English.
• English Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• French: Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Please indicate if language requirements for English and French are interchangeable. Yes No (e.g. English expert level required, French working level required OR French expert level)

Required, English Working Level Required

• Other (s): Read: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Write: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Speak: Beginners Intermediate Expert Knowledge
• Other Skills (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application.