Overview:
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho The Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Lesotho (BCMCFL), is the result of a public-private partnership between Baylor College of Medicine International Pediatric AIDS Initiative and the Government of Lesotho, and is a legal, non-profit/tax exempt organization registered in Lesotho. BCMCFL provides free pediatric and family-centred HIV and tuberculosis prevention, care, treatment and support, serving thousands of children and families affected by HIV, TB, or other child health conditions.
BCMCFL is looking for highly qualified local candidates to fill in the following positions available on a full-time, Fixed-Term, Special Contract basis.
| Position | Duties and Responsibilities | Educational Qualifications, Work Experience and Key Competencies |
| M&E Officer (x 1) Based in COE – Maseru | Position overview The Project M&E Officer will assist in monitoring and evaluation of all donor-funded activities of BCMCFL. S/he will also be responsible for timely completion of all programmatic reporting requirements. In coordination with M&E Coordinator, Project Coordinators and Projects Manage, the M&E Officer will assist in development of short and long- term monitoring and evaluation plans to assess the achievement of programmatic goals and objectives. The M&E Officer will support all aspects of data collection, analysis and reporting of outcomes to donors, funders, and other relevant stakeholders and capacity building of staff on M&E issues. The M&E Officer will report directly to Project Coordinator and will be required to extensively travel 70% to project(s) districts. Duties and Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Develop data collection and data analysis tools for any new projects or activities • Train team members on the use of new and existing tools • Ensure proper documentation in Ministry of Health registers or reports • Ensure proper documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) • Assist in performance of data quality assessments and improvements • Compile regular reports including monthly, quarterly, semi- annual and annual M&E reports • Use reports to provide feedback to project implementers • Collaborate with M&E Coordinator to provide feedback and guidance to management on proposed adjustments to programming based on performance and achievements of targets • Participate in relevant research activities • Identify areas for quality improvement • Assist teams, departments and individuals in implementation and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives • Mentor team members on data management and M&E skills • Conduct training and lecture activities which support enhanced data management and M&E skills • Assist projects in development and implementation of Balanced Score Cared as a performance monitoring tools • Perform other tasks assigned by the administration | • Degree from a recognized university in Statistics, Demography, Public Health or other relevant discipline • Minimum three (3) years of experience in providing M&E support to health or development projects • Experience with PEPFAR or Global Fund projects will be an added advantage • Experience in the use of database computer packages, preferably experience with one or more of the following programs: SQL, MS Excel, STATA and SPSS • Strong analytical skills • Excellent written and spoken English with strong report writing and presentation skills • Ability to work with minimum supervision and with strong organizational and planning skills • Willingness to travel |
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the mentioned positions. The incumbent may perform other related duties as required to meet ongoing needs of the organization.
Interested candidates must email applications, including CV and cover letter to [email protected] on or before Friday, 18th December 2020. Please quote the position you are applying for on the subject matter. Applications to be done through link provided only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Citizens and residents of Lesotho are strongly encouraged to apply.