Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) - PricewaterhouseCoopers

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In Kenya, our local capability comprises over 350 professionals who are able to combine their in-depth understanding of local business, social, cultural and economic issues with their deep functional and industry knowledge.

What we are looking for

The overall responsibility of the Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) expert will be to provide input on M&E and
programmatic aspects of health programmes in HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis on a day to day basis. This is a
regional role based in Nairobi and will cover several countries in Sub Saharan Africa.

The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical advice on tropical disease in line with the disease and country context for health programmes implemented country wide
• Conduct an assessment of the capacity of implementing partners in the field of M&E and provide advice! recommendations on the capacity gaps identified to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation systems
• Provide input for the budget and work plan review process to ensure that all programmatic aspects have been captured and accurately budgeted for
• Review and verify progress of implementation on a periodic basis; identifying implementation bottlenecks in health and M&E related issues and providing appropriate recommendations
• Maintain cooperative relationship with all key stakeholders in the health sector including implementing partners, policy makers and donor partners
• Participate in external supervision and evaluation missions of the donor mission to the country

The person

The selected candidate will possess at least a Masters Degree in Public Health/Health Sciences or Social Sciences from a recognized university with over 7 years Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) related experience in the field of tropical diseases (HIV/AIDS, Malaria and TB) preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa.

They will have extensive knowledge of M&E methodologies, strong background in health programmes, a good understanding of routine health information systems and excellent knowledge of M&E principles and practices in the health/development sector.

Essential attributes for this role are a good understanding of the country context and environment, be independent and professional in executing the role, ensure quality service & consistency, ability to travel and work in several countries within the region, and solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments.

Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

To apply for the position, please send an email to recruitment.ke@ke.pwc.com quoting the specific role on the email subject line. Kindly provide a CV detailing your qualifications, experience, contact details and names of three references.

Closing date: 24 May 2010.

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