National Technical Officer (M&E)

Contract

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Note to the applicants: Those who have already applied for this position are requested not to apply again.

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING

The National Technical Officer (M&E) works under overall guidance of WHO Representative to Myanmar, and direct supervision of the Head of the TB Team, and in close collaboration with the National TB Programme (NTP).

The NTO will provide support to the WHO country offices as well as national programme for the project activities.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist NTP in preparing/updating its Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) plan linked to overall annual implementation.
• To assist NTP in preparing sub M&E plans linked to donor-funded projects.
• To assist in data collection, validation, compilation and analysis.
• To undertake supervisory visits for data verification in the field. To provide early warning to NTP in case of anticipated major under-or-over-performance.
• To monitor all technical reports and assist programme manager for corrective actions.
• To monitor the laboratory performance, quality control status and assist programme manager for corrective actions.
• To assist in preparing narrative reports and completing monitoring matrices/dashboards. To involve in training related to data management, computerized reporting, etc.
• To perform any other duties as assigned. To submit quarterly assignment report.

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The National Technical Officer (M&E) collected, complied and analysed epidemiological and programmatic data not only from NTP but also implementing partners. In addition, respond to data requests, support in workplan development and changes. He also monitored GF and 3 MDGs activities across the country in collaboration with staff from States and Regions and prepared quarterly reports to donors after NTP approval. Regularly communicates with central NTP and with WHO country team.

IMPACT OF FUNCTIONS

Epidemiological and programmatic data are well monitored and could take an appropriate action urgently. It can help in proper planning, smooth implementation and effective evaluation, these are very helpful for next cycle planning. His/her functions play a key role in analysis of surveillance of TB epidemiological across the country.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Essential: University degree in medicine or medical science

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public health, special training on M&E related to either TB or other disease control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum two years working experience in TB control with involvement in TB data management as well as monitoring/evaluation of control activities and reports related to TB control or any other disease control activities.
• Adequate knowledge on data management in disease control programmes, knowledge on M&E on TB data, computer operating and presentation skills, working knowledge of Word and Excel. Knowledge on programming and data base are desirable. Computer operating and presentation skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Appropriate knowledge of English and excellent knowledge of Myanmar language.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication.
• Knowing and managing yourself
• Producing results

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

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