Deputy Director, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research

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Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego-Kenya works in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.

We are currently recruiting an experienced individual with excellent technical and organizational skills who is a team player, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work in a high pressure environment requiring multitasking abilities. 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, MONITORING EVALUATION AND RESEARCH (MER)
Reporting to the Director MER, the Deputy Director MER will assist in the management of monitoring evaluation and research services for Jhpiego’s Kenya Office. S/he will maintain and implement as necessary, all statistical systems within the Jhpiego Kenya office. S/he will assure the effective performance of Jhpiego-Kenya’s monitoring and evaluation activities, and take the lead in promoting and leading all research activities within the Kenya Country office.

Responsibilities:
• Lead country compliance with Jhpiego policies, procedures and systems of human subject research. 
• Manage the effective implementation and utilization of Jhpiego’s in-house data and management systems to 
ensure accurate program monitoring and reporting. 
• Provide supervision, guidance and mentorship of MER staff and ensure a high team spirit.
• Provide statistical technical advice to all Jhpiego programs as requested.
• Assist program staff to develop MER Plans, Frameworks, logic models and PMP tables. 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports. 
• Represent Jhpiego in high level meetings with partners, professional bodies and conferences. 

Required Qualifications: 
• A PhD or DPH in Statistics, Demography, Public Health or similar content area
• 10 years of experience in research and evaluation with at least 3 years in a senior position in a reputable NGO 
or development agency 
• 3 years of experience in monitoring large health projects with the MOH. Experience with public health programs  supported by bilateral agencies is an added advantage
• Conversant with USAID guidelines/regulations 
• Strong research, analytic and writing skills 
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with high ranking government and donor partners
• Computer literacy, particularly working knowledge of SPSS/R/STATA and Excel
• Experience in leading and working with multi-cultural and multi-organizational staff
Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to 
HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org not later than 1st November 2013. Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer.

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