Data Coordinator, Pharmacy at Aga Khan University Hospital

The Data Coordinator (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project. S/he will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative & quantitative evidence gathered by the Project and provide technical assistance to the implementing agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues.

Responsibilities:

• Build the capacity of the Hospital clusters in the design of activities, indicators, measurements, baselines, monitoring, and evaluations.
• Plan for and provide technical support to programmes/projects in assessments, designing quarterly planning and evaluations.
• Review programmes/projects designs, quarterly and annual operational plans and proposals to ensure quality and compliance with AKU and donor standards.
• Provide DME progress and performance reports to the cluster teams for effective decision making.
• Disseminate DME guidelines, tools and standards to cluster and oversight teams.
• Develop and administer performance monitoring tools to track program indicators in line with the program implementation plan
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data collection systems
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required
• Provide the Project Manager with management information she/he may require.
• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics or economics preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of national or international projects.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Good moderation, facilitation, and training skills.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise and negotiate with government and social partners.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Closing: 15 September, 2022