Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Technical Advisor at IntraHealth International

Location: Chapel Hill, NC.
Last Date: December 5, 2010

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Technical Advisor

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical advice for the development and implementation of ME&R systems in health projects in developing nations (HIV/AIDs, MNCH, and human resources in health projects)
• Offer ongoing support to, and oversight of, ME&R activities and results reporting in field projects.
• Provide technical guidance for operations research and special assessments (develop study design and methodology including sampling procedures, assist with implementation, analysis and write-up).
• Engage in training and mentoring of field staff in ME&R.
• Assist with development of tools, guidelines, reference materials. Of particular import will be the development of data collection instruments (mainly formulating survey questionnaires and qualitative interview guides with appropriate procedures for pilot testing, including assessing reliability and validity of measures).
• Perform data analysis: both quantitative and qualitative.
• Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results to inform project. operations and share lessons learned with a global audience through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications and other means.
• Participate in proposal development: writing M&E sections (including PMPs with indicators) for project proposals.


EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate degree in Public Health or social sciences and five or more years of pertinent experience in ME&R or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working on health projects in developing countries
• Demonstrated expertise in research and evaluation designs and methods
• Strong conceptual ability
• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and data management
• Proficient with statistical and other software packages: e.g. SPSS, Word, Power Point
• Strong writing skills in English
• Comfortable multi-tasking: handle multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize assignments
• Ability to travel up to 20-25% of the time.

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES

• Familiarity with PEPFAR
• Experience on USAID funded projects
• Proficiency in a second language, preferably French

This is a position is with IntraHealth International in Chapel Hill, NC. For immediate consideration, please apply by visiting https://www6.ultirecruit.com/INT1028/JobBoard/ListJobs.aspx?__vt=ExtCan . IntraHealth International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.