Monitoring and Evaluation Officers at Reputable Public Institution

A reputable civil society organization based in Accra with branches in all regions and selected districts in Ghana is looking for experienced and motivated health professionals to implement a new project focusing on improving maternal and child health outcomes in six regions of Ghana (North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper East, Upper West and Western Regions): Monitoring and Evaluation Officers



Job Summary



• The M&E Officer will assist in the overall management and coordination of the project through data collection, management and analysis for continuous improvement in the project. This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who can ensure that data collection, analysis and reporting are accurate, timely and useful for decision-making



Duties and Responsibilities



• Assist to develop and operate a system that will ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of all project activities and timely reporting

• Support the design and review of data collection tools, work plans and checklists on project activities for decision-making

• Assist in coordinating the development and review of guidelines on monitoring and evaluation for effective project implementation

• Regularly track and monitor project activities and report the status of performance and quality improvement

• Collate and review that from implementing sites to ensure data quality and integrity

• Support the capacity building of all officers in data management and reporting using the agreed M&E system

• Assist to plan and undertake data verification visits to project sites

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports of the project to ensure project effectiveness

• Ensure that all M&E activities comply with donor requirements and organizational policies



Qualification Required & Experience



• Bachelor's Degree in public health, statistics, social sciences, monitoring and evaluation or a related field. A master's degree is an added advantage

• At least 3 years of experience in M&E roles, preferably within the health sector or related projects



Skills



• Proficiency in the use of DHIMS 2

• Knowledge of M&E methodologies and tools, including data management and statistical analysis software (e.g, SPSS, STATA)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely

• Ability to use MS Office suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Experience in RMNCH programmes is highly desirable

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision



Others



• Applicants living and working with the health system in the North East, Northern, Savannah, Upper West, Western and Volta Regions are encouraged to apply



Location: Nationwide Recruitment