Partners In Health Careers

                                                                   PARTNERS IN HEALTH SIERRA LEONE, LLC.

Job title:

M&E Assistant – Kayima CHC (PHU Expansion)

Work Location:

Kono, Sierra Leone

Department:

Strategic Health Information System (SHIS)

Reports to:

Data Manager (PHU Expansion)

Requisition No

Line Management

Not Specified

Duration of Contract:

Twelve (12) Months

Application Status:

Internal and External Advert

Organization Profile

Partners in Health (PIH) is an international health organization relentlessly committed to improving the health of the poor and marginalized. PIH partners with local governments to build local capacity and works closely with impoverished communities to deliver high-quality health care, address the root causes of illness, train providers, advance research, and advocate for global policy change. Our delivered services in the field are based in our partnership with the Governments and Ministries of Health and the support to education, training and mentorship to Health care workers and students is one of our pillars for the Health care system strengthening.

PIH currently has implementation programs in Haiti, Rwanda, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Mexico, Russia, Sierra Leone and Navajo Nation. Through our partnership with Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, we support a wide range of programs in dozens of other countries around the world. 

Our Work in Sierra Leone:

Partners in Health (PIH) began supporting the government of Sierra Leone in response to the Ebola epidemic in October 2014. Recognizing the large need for continued investments in the health system after Ebola, PIH is committed to long-term health system strengthening in support of the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MOHS), guided by the same principles as our emergency response and our work around the world: public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, social justice, nimbleness and flexibility, partnership, community ownership, and evidence-based interventions. In the aftermath of the epidemic, PIH is committed to supporting the delivery of comprehensive health services in Sierra Leone, from the community level to the health center and to referral hospitals.

Project and Position Overview

The primary care is a project designed by PIH-SL with the goal to bring high quality of care to the population who need it most. This project will strengthen the Health system of Community Health Centers to ensure that they can deliver high quality of care. According to the WHO, a health system is a set of 6 building blocks (Service delivery, Health Information, Leadership and Governance, Health Workforce, Medical technologies, Health Financing). The primary care project is intended to support one or more of these components to improve the quality of healthcare.

The principle objective of the M&E Coordinator is to collect and manage high quality data and using the data for the Peripheral Health Units (PHU) expansion Project improvement. S/he will be responsible for providing support to the PHU Data Manager and clinical team in strengthening M&E systems and processes for the Project activities and engagements. S/he will work closely with the PHU Data manager, Health Statistics Manager, partner staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; external consultants and field staff when appropriate. The role of the M&E Assistant may vary according to location and assignment of the PHU Data Manager or the Health Statistics Manager. S/he might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data. The M&E assistant may also work closely with clinicians and program staff on their data tracking and reporting responsibilities and should be willing to work and reside at Kayima Health Facility

PIH seeks individuals committed to the mission and values (see PIH Values) of the organization to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

Roles and Responsibilities

1. To Support the implementation of PHU expansion Project work specifically;

• Perform daily data collection tasks as assigned by PHU Data Manager
• Collect and compile data required for monthly reporting
• Participate in data interpretation and presentation to program leads
• Provide mentorship and accompaniment to facility staff

2. To strengthen the data management system and processes

• Ensure proper data collection, entry and analysis of project data
• Monitor data collection processes, address any data quality challenges as they arise and provide feedback when required.
• Undertake on the spot data quality checks

3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health by;

• Establishing and developing effective working relationship with PIH, Health Facility staff, and community people to ensure team work and integration. 
• As team member effectively participating in any data quality improvement measures
• Participating in team decision making, planning and joint activities  
• Supporting other projects in your area whenever requested to do so
• Adhering to PIH’s programme and other policies on physical and financial resources

Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Partners in Health (PIH) is committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work, including patients, families and community members, are treated with respect and dignity. We recognize that our work is rooted in vulnerable communities and, as a social justice organization, we are responsible for preventing sexual abuse and exploitation and enforcing consequences for those who fail to uphold these standards.  PIH will not tolerate its employees, volunteers, consultants or any other representatives associated with the delivery of our work carrying out any form of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation, failing to report any allegations of sex abuse or sexual exploitation, or retaliation against those who report or participate in investigations. 

Qualification and Experience

• Completion of secondary education or any post-secondary certification

Technical Competencies

• High School diploma.
• At least three years of monitoring, evaluation and/or research experience, ideally in the global health sector;
• Relevant professional work experience in data management/data analysis using offline tools and paper-based reporting systems;
• Academic or professional experience designing and implementing evaluations and analyzing findings, including demonstrated knowledge of basic statistical concepts;
• Experience in international development or humanitarian work in a multi-cultural environment (desirable);
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and visualizing data, identifying trends, preparing reports, communicating results, and developing data visualization products is desirable;
• Knowledge of data quality control and assurance mechanisms, how to work with relevant technology and procedures to collect, organize, share and use information;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including extremely strong Microsoft Excel skills;
• Ability to perform multi-task well and meet deadlines consistently

Behavioral Competencies

• Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity
• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback
• Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight
• Ethical - Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.
• Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor
• Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty

Methods of Application

Application with detailed curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages) including names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of two (2) referees, photocopies of all certificates and attestations should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and send by email to:  pihslrecruitment@pih.org not later 5:00pm on 21st February 2025

PIH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate applicants on the basis of sex, religion, tribe or region. Female applicants are encouraged to apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.