Program Officer-Monitoring and Evaluation job at Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

Program Officer-Monitoring and Evaluation job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2022 - 2023

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: 07 October 2022

Hiring Organization: Ministry of Health

Job Details:

Program Officer-Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Purpose:
Supporting M&E functions and systems focused on providing timely and relevant information to MoH and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supporting the development and implementation of M&E system including identifying key indicators and designing data collection tools
• Participating in organizing regular sharing of M&E findings with program staff, implementing partners and other stakeholders
• Training national and district stakeholders to effectively use data collection and reporting tools
• Supporting analysis, review and compilation of progress reports
• Participating in design and implementation of baseline and end-line surveys
• Participating in data quality assessment for data quality assurance.

Required competencies:
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the national HIV and AIDS Programme
• Must be team player with excellent communication & writing skills
• Thorough understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation techniques
• Familiarity with statistical data analysis packages such EPiinfo, STATA
• Understanding of qualitative data collection and analysis techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning and understanding of the strategic direction of MoH and of PEPFAR programmes.

Qualifications and Training:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, or any other related Health Science fields from a recognized university
• Must possession of Postgraduate Training in M &E.
• Four (4) years relevant working experience at national or regional level in monitoring and evaluation of health related programs.

Competences
• Ability to perform under minimum supervision.
• Good leadership and Team Work Skills.
• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Planning and organization Skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft word, power point, excel.
• Good policy analytical skills.
• Familiar with basic technology including managing virtual meetings.

Application procedure

Handwritten applications should be Delivered to the Reception Desk, Ground Floor, Wing A-AIDS Control Program Offices, Lourdel Towers, Plot 1, Lourdel Road Kampala, MOH HeadquartersKampala between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday addressed to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health Plot 6, Lourdel Road, Wandegeya
Tel. +256414-697366/0414-697367/0414-664469
Please include your telephone number and email contacts on the application. Applicants should attach the following:
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Copy of the National Identity Card.
• Detailed curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of the academic certificates and transcripts.
• Two recommendation letters from two of the most recent supervisors/employers.
• A photocopy of your appointment letter for your most recent position.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday October 7, 2022; 5:00Pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the MOH Noticeboard Salary and Benefits The position has attractive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience