Jhpiego is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Grant and Capacity Building Officer (x3)
2.) Technical Officer (x3)
3.) Technical Officer (Key Populations)
4.) Senior Technical Officer (x3)
5.) Strategic Information Officer (x3)

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Grant and Capacity Building Officer (x3)

Job Description

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155  countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe  for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and  AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria,  and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. It employs an iterative approach based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client centred care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment, and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Position: Grant and Capacity Building Officer (3 positions) 

Job Location: Bo, Kenema, Tonkolili 

Reports to: Project Lead 

Position Overview: 

The Grants Officer will be responsible for oversight and management of the sub-grants under Jhpiego/Sierra Leone program. S/he advises and assists in the design, development, and oversight of the sub-grants management policies, procedures, and practices. Provides guidance and interpretation of grants policy for program staff as well as grantees. Assist the Grants manager in analyzing and evaluating grant applications, and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies and donor requirements and work closely with the technical team to analyze work plans, budget estimates, and Milestones for reasonableness and consistency. He/she will be required to travel to the field to conduct compliance visits from time to time.

Responsibilities 

• Work with the Grants Manager, Cluster Managers, and other technical staff to oversee the process of selecting grantees for award. This will include conducting pre-award assessments to determine the responsibility of prospective grantees and providing feedback to the applicants as per guidance from the project’s leadership.
• Coordinate and participate in developing scope of work and budgets for prospective grantees
• In coordination with other grants officers/finance officers and technical teams, maintain and update the sub-award tracking system on a monthly basis, including invoices and technical reports, in accordance to subgrants documents. • In coordination with the finance office and technical team, conduct timely review and verification of deliverables submitted by sub-grantees on a regular basis, including budget analysis and review.
• Make determinations of risk profiles of prospective grantees and recommend appropriate approaches to mitigate the risks identified
• Provide technical assistance to staff and grantees on administrative policies and procedures for grants management such as; • Jhpiego grants management policies and procedures
• Policies and procedures for procurement under sub-grants
• Interpretation of donor regulations
• Grantee monitoring
• Review monthly reports against the milestones where each grantee submits requests for reimbursements, liquidations, financial status, monitoring and evaluation of data, and a narrative progress report.
• Consolidate programmatic and financial review feedback for all Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs) and assess the implementation of the recommendations set forth on a regular basis. • Monitor performance of sub-grantees including expenditure analysis and progress on targets, and coordinate with the finance and technical teams for mitigation strategies.
• Ensure systems and tools are in place to enable successful monitoring of the action at contractual and programmatic levels. • Be a liaison person and maintain a comprehensive timetable for grants audits and facilitate auditor to carry out the required audits in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Oversee accuracy, presentation and timeliness of all grant programmatic and financial reports, ensuring reconciliation to C3HP Annual Work Plan and Jhpiego accounts system respectively.
• Build capacity of sub grantees in the areas of grants management and compliance to the donor’s and organizational policies. • Conduct site visits to selected grantee organizations to directly observe project implementation, provide project management support, train on USAID rules and regulations.
• In collaboration with Grants Manager organize and maintain all project documents and files related to grant process and individual grantee activities.
• In collaboration with Grants Manager maintain and update specific project and related correspondence files, tracking and status sheets, and databases.
• In collaboration with Grants Manager collect and maintain complete documentation of submission/transmittal of reports that are specific to grants under prime awards.

1. a) Inventory of property in grantees’ custody
2. b) VAT reports of grantees
3. c) Audit reports of grantees
4. d) Other deliverables (programmatic and financial) of grantees

• In collaboration with Grants Manager conduct investigations to resolve contractual issues/problems/disputes arising from grants and make recommendations to the Finance and Operations Director and Chief of Party for resolution. • Assume other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, project management or a related field [Master’s degree preferred] • Professional training related to grants management is an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-qualification experience in a grants management position in a reputable NGO or development agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences 

• Program management skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills – Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with staff at all levels
• Tax Knowledge – In-depth knowledge of Tanzania income tax regulations
• Understanding of USAID rules and regulations
• Supervisory skills- Ability to Mentor and train other Finance staff
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Knowledge of sub-awards and mandatory award requirements

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: SL-Recruitment@jhpiego.org. Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered. 

Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th December, 2023. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2.) Technical Officer (x3)

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement 

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in  over 155 countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries  across the globe for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention,  community health, HIV and AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service  and in-service), family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. It employs an iterative  approach based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low coverage and poor-performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the  government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative  solutions to overcome persistent barriers that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of  the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client-centered care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and  empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment, and remain in care, ultimately contributing to  the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Position: Technical Officer (3 Positions)

Job Location: Bo, Kenema, Tonkolili

Reports to: District Team Lead

Position Overview: 

The Technical Officer will provide technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV  services to both the general and key populations (KPs) at program-supported health facilities and drop-in centers. S/he  will provide technical assistance and support in the implementation of comprehensive facility-based HIV services  including PrEP, HTS (including index testing), HIV ST, Care and Treatment, and linkage to care. They will also provide  support to specific mobile and outreach services and services targeting populations (e.g. men, KPs). S/he will directly  support health facility staff and volunteers at site level and contribute to the improvement of access and quality of HIV  services including the optimization of HTS, referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment, other services, and the  implementation of QI approaches. S/he will provide mentorship and support to health facility staff and volunteers at  health facilities and DICs in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services including adherence counseling, TB  screening and prevention, HIVST, PrEP, and other health screening and referrals.

The position will work with the Senior Technical Officers and Advisor to identify capacity and skills gaps and implement  targeted on-the-job trainings for the provision of comprehensive and high-quality HIV, and KP-friendly services. S/he  will, in collaboration with the health facility and drop-in center staff, provide oversight and mentorship to the volunteers  at the health facility that are supporting demand creation for services, linkages to care, partner tracing, loss to follow up, and peer support. S/he will also collaborate with other organizations and the communities to support HIV services across  the continuum of care.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports health facility and drop-in center staff in the coordination, supervision and provision of HIV testing  and Services (HTS), HIVST, PrEP, linkages to care and treatment support, TB, STI and other health services at  health facilities
• Mentors and trains health facility staff and volunteers on comprehensive and quality HIV services including, PrEP,  HIVST (including index testing), clinical management of people living with HIV, TB screening, and counseling  provided at health facilities and outreach sites e Ensures all clinical procedures al health facilities and outreach site
• Ensure all clinical procedures at health facilities and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols  developed by NACP and PEPFAR minimum requirements
• Provides ongoing coaching, mentoring, and hands-on supervision of health facility staff and volunteers. • Supports health facility and drop-in center staff to implement patient flow. protocols and supports site-level standard operating procedures for comprehensive HIV services
• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care, in collaboration with health facility and drop-in center staff  and volunteers
• Supports health facility staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments to  implementation. in collaboration with the SI Officers and M&E Officers.
• Provides technical assistance and participates in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality health  care delivery: support the DHMTs to do the same in select sites
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV. HIVST, PrEP. community and adherence counseling. patient advocacy,  ease management, and partner tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements. • Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other duties as required by the project

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Clinical Officer, or holder of a nursing degree
• Holder of an advanced degree in Public Health or epidemiology will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years of demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences: 

• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment
• Experience in KP-focused clinical services is a plus
• Excellent written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
• Ability to liaise with DHMTs and representatives of stakeholders
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone’s healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: sl-recruitment@jhpiego.org.

Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be  considered. 

Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th December 2023. Please note that given the likely high volume of  applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

3.) Technical Officer (Key Populations)

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement 

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155  countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe  for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and  AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria,  and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. It employs an iterative approach  based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers  that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client centred care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to  treatment, and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Position: Technical Officer (Key Populations) (1 position)

Job Location: Freetown

Reports to: KP Advisor

Position Overview:

The Senior (Sr.) Technical Officer Key Populations in collaboration with the Technical Advisors (TAs), will provide strategic  oversight and technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV prevention, Care Treatment and  support services specifically to the Key populations with linkage broadly to the general population program in supported KP  drop-in-Centers, community and health One (l) Sr Technical Officer position will be KP focused and seconded partly at the National  AIDS Control Program (NACP).

The positions will provide strategic support, oversight and technical assistance to the implementation of comprehensive KP Focused  DIC and facility-based HIV prevention, Care treatment and support services including PrEP, HTS (including index testing), HIV ST,  Care and Treatment and linkage to care. They will also provide strategic support to DICs and health facilities to conduct specific  mobile and outreach services and services targeting populations (e.g., MSM, FSW, PWID, TG and Persons in custodial centers). S/he  will work closely with the technical officers to directly support health facility staff and volunteers at site and DIC level and contribute  to the improvement of access and quality of HIV services including the optimization of KP prevention, HTS, referrals/linkages with  HIV/AIDS care and treatment, other services and the implementation of QI approaches. S/he will provide mentorship and support  DIC volunteers in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services including adherence counseling, TB screening and prevention,  HIVST, PrEP, other health screening and referrals and QI]QA activities.

The position will work with Technical Officers and Advisors to identify capacity and skills gaps and implement targeted off site and  on-the-job trainings for the provision of comprehensive and high-quality HIV, and KP-friendly services. S/he will, in collaboration  with the health facility and DIC staff, provide oversight and mentorship to the project Technical Officers alongside the volunteers at  the health facility and DIC that are supporting demand creation for services, linkages to care, partner tracing, loss to follow up and  peer support. S/he will also collaborate with other organizations and the communities to support HIV services across the continuum  of care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports drop-in center volunteers in the coordination, supervision and provision of combination and comprehensive  HIV services including HIV IEC,STI Screening and management, IEC on consistent and correct condom and Lubricant  use, screening for Hepatitis B and C and referral, Screening for Tuberculosis and management, screening for mental health

and management/referral, screening for Pregnancy and referral, HIV testing and Services (HTS), HIVST, PrEP, PEP and  Harm reduction services (NSP,OST and overdose management) and other health services at health facilities. • Mentors and trains DIC and health facility volunteers and works on combination prevention interventions for key  populations

• Ensures all clinical procedures at DIC and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the NACP and  meet PEPFAR minimum requirements.
• Provides on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to health facility staff and volunteers • Develops patient flow, protocols and supports site level standard operating procedures for comprehensive  HIV services
• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care and treatment at the DIC and collaborate with health  facility staff and volunteers,
• Supports drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments  to implementation, in collaboration with the SI officers and M&E assistants,
• Provides technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality  health care delivery
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, PEP, community and adherence counseling, patient  advocacy, case management and partners tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements.
• Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other tasks as required by the project

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Medical Degree (MBChB) or similar degree with 5 to 7 years relevant experience with at least 3 years of progressive  experience working in Key populations programs in Sierra Leone
• Minimum of 5 years experience in care and treatment for HIV/AIDS especially with an HIV program • Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in a related field is an added advantage
• Proven experience in project development, planning, and facilitating technical training
• Familiarity with Sierra Leone’s public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. • A Nurse or midwife with an MPH or 5-7 years of post-nursing experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences: 

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes: 

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Sierra Leone specifically • Clinical management and training experience and ability to understand the full range of issues around the combination  prevention interventions for Key populations
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political, and ethical issues surrounding Key  Populations, recipients of care
• Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among Jhpiego program staff, KP-DIC team, KP-CSOs, and government and other partners Staff
• Ability to represent Jhpiego to donors, government officials, and the NGO community in Sierra Leone • Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision
• High degree of proficiency in written and spoken English communication, including presentation and training skills • Proven ability to supervise staff
• Well-developed computer skills
• Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

⃰Members of Key populations are strongly advised to apply 

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: sl-recruitment@jhpiego.org. Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered.

Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th December 2023. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only  shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

4.) Senior Technical Officer (x3)

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155  countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe  for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and  AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria,  and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. It employs an iterative approach  based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers  that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client centred care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment,  and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Position: Senior Technical Officer (3 positions) 

Job Location: Bo, Kenema, Tonkolili 

Reports to: District Team Lead. 

Position Overview:  

The Senior (Sr.) Technical Officerin collaboration with the Technical Advisors (Tas), will provide strategic oversight and technical support  in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV services to both the general and key populations (KPs) at program  supported health facilities and drop-in centers (DICs). One (1) Sr Technical Officer position will be KP focused and will closely with the  KP Technical Advisor on KP friendly programming.

The Sr Technical Officer positions will provide strategic support, oversight, and technical assistance to the implementation of  comprehensive facility-based HIV services including PrEP, HTS (including index testing and HIVST), Care and Treatment and linkage to  care. They will also provide strategic support to DICs, and health facilities to conduct specific mobile and outreach services, and services  targeting populations (e.g., KPs, men). S/he will work closely with the technical officers to directly support health facility staff and  volunteers at site and DIC level. S/he will contribute to the improvement of access and quality of HIV services including the optimization  of HTS, referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment other services (including lab) and the implementation of QI approaches.  S/he will provide mentorship and support to health facility staff and volunteers at health facilities and DICs in the provision of HIV  prevention (including PrEP) optimized HTS (including HIVST and index testing), adherence counseling, TB screening and prevention,  laboratory services, other health screening and referrals and QI/QA activities.

The position will work with Technical Officers and Advisors to identify capacity and skills gaps and implement targeted on-the-job  trainings and mentorship for the provision of comprehensive and high-quality HIV, and KP-friendly services. S/he will, in collaboration  with the health facility and DIC staff, provide oversight and mentorship to the project Technical Officers alongside the volunteers at the  health facility and DIC that are supporting demand creation for services, linkages to care, partner tracing, loss to follow up and peer  support. S/he will also collaborate with other organizations and the communities to support HIV services across the continuum of care.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supports Technical Officers and health facility and drop-in center staff in the coordination, supervision and provision of optimized  HTS (HIVST and index testing), HIV prevention (including PrEP), linkages to/and care and treatment support, TB and other health  services at health facilities.
• Mentors and trains Technical Officers, health facility staff and volunteers on comprehensive and quality HIV services across the  continuum of care and the clinical management of people living with HIV, integrated TB screening and prevention, and counseling  provided at health facilities and outreach sites
• Ensures all clinical procedures at health facilities and outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the NACP  and meet PEPFAR minimum requirements.
• Provides on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to technical officers, health facility staff and volunteers  • Develops patient flow, protocols and supports site level standard operating procedures for comprehensive HIV services

December, 2023

• Ensures linkages of newly diagnosed clients to care, in collaboration with health facility staff and volunteers,  • Supports health facility and drop-in center staff to conduct weekly data review meetings and determines pivots or adjustments to implementation, in collaboration with the SI officers and SI assistants,
• Provide logistic support and oversight of laboratory sample transport and commodities and supplies for HIV services • Provides technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality health care delivery; support  the DHMTs to do the same in select sites
• Trains counselors and volunteers in HIV, HIVST, PrEP, community and adherence counseling, patient advocacy, case management  and partners tracing
• Contributes to monthly, quarterly and annual reports with progress as per donor requirements.
• Participates in various learning activities
• Performs other tasks as required by the project

Required Qualifications: 

• Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Clinical Officer or holder of nursing degree
• Holder of advanced degree in Public Health or epidemiology will be added advantage
• At least 5 year demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences: 

• Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment
• Experience in KP-focused clinical services is a plus
• Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English
• Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
• Ability to liaise with DHMTs and representatives of stakeholders
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Sierra Leone healthcare system, particularly the public health system, experience living and working in Sierra Leone preferred
• Ability to travel nationally up to 50% of the time.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: sl-recruitment@jhpiego.org. Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered. 

Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th December, 2023. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only  shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

5.) Strategic Information Officer (x3)

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement 

Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with The Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years and in over 155  countries, Jhpiego Corporation has been providing technical support to the Ministries of Health in partner countries across the globe  for the past 40 years in a variety of technical areas including cervical cancer treatment and prevention, community health, HIV and  AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce capacity development (both Pre-service and in-service), family planning, malaria,  and IPC/WASH.

The Global Reach II project is a five-year global HRSA-funded project, which started in October 2021. It employs an iterative approach  based on a country’s needs, informed by clients and beneficiaries, targeting high-priority populations and low-coverage and poor performing areas to achieve HIV epidemic control. In Sierra Leone, Global Reach II works with the government and builds local capacity to identify and implement proven solutions where they exist and develop innovative solutions to overcome persistent barriers  that affect HIV services. Global Reach II will develop the capacity of the interdisciplinary health workforce to provide quality, client centred care, ensuring that individuals will be informed and empowered to access services, receive high-quality care, adhere to treatment,  and remain in care, ultimately contributing to the achievement of HIV epidemic control in Sierra Leone.

The following vacant position is available for immediate filling:

Position: Strategic Information Officer (3 positions)

Job Location: Bo, Kenema, Tonkolili

Reports to: District Team Lead and Strategic Information Advisor

Position Overview: 

The Strategic Information Officer: will be responsible for assuring the tools and procedures for data collection for indicators are well-defined,  reflect the service delivery process, are standardized working closely with the National AIDS Control Program (NACP). S/he will be  responsible, in collaboration with the SI team, for training staff and building the capacity of DHMTs and Facility Level staff on indicators,  tools, standard operating procedures for data collection, verification, and quality assurance, and any digital health tools or processes.  S/he will be responsible for the preparation of datasets and analysis of data and work to improve data analysis and use at the DHMT  and health facility levels. The Officer will participate in planning and implementing internal data quality assessment with paper and or  electronic data, both project and national tools and systems. S/he will provide support to all data collection, cleaning and analysis and  participate in preparing for and playing a key role in data review meetings; reporting in PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability Transparency  and Impact (DATIM), High-Frequency Reports (HRF), Project databases (DHIS2 Platform) and in JADE and participating in information  dissemination forums. S/he will submit 100% quality data in DATIM on a quarterly basis and other platforms as required and provide  timely data for decision-making at the project level by sharing timely trend analysis for project performance tracking for project  management on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis as appropriate

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee timely collection, verification, entry, validation, processing, review and collation of project data for all reportable indicators
• Perform data validation and verification – in close coordination with project team, ensure site-level data (heath facilities, DICs and  other project data) is verified before entry, validated across databases e.g., DHIS2 platform and DATIM and shared to project staff  for review and scrutiny before reporting to the project, Jhpiego, Partners, MOH and PEPFAR
• In close collaboration with the SI team and project advisors, conduct in-depth and robust data analysis to present granular  information focusing on site level, district, project, and national level as required.
• Participate in site visits to assist with supportive supervision, data quality assessments, mentorship and implementation of SOPs  and checklists to improve data quality
• Analyze and provide key information on progress towards indicator targets and participate with technical and program team to  describe performance, gaps, action plan to address any lagging areas
• Assist to develop/ update tools and standard operating procedures for data collection and reporting and participate in other areas  as assigned
• Train staff and stakeholders on indicators, tools, SOPs for data collection, verification, and quality assurance.
• Prepare and analyze datasets -verify and clean data collected by the field team in real time (database management) and develop data

dashboards, as may be required

• Work closely with key stakeholders on the development of digital health tools, and their deployment and use in the field
• Conduct training/orientation on digital health tools, paper-based tools, data elements and reporting
• Provide weekly updates on data completeness and performance on indicators
• Participate in reporting as required by project, organization, and donor.
• Participate in work planning and ensure SI-related tasks are clear, assigned timelines and responsible people.
• Plan and participate in training programs to improve the M&E skills of health and HIV/staff in the regions and facilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experiences: 

• Experience in providing strategic direction and developing functional M&E frameworks based on consolidated analytical inputs.
• Experience and skills in epidemiological surveillance, quantitative and qualitative monitoring, and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of the national response to HIV/ AIDS in Sierra Leone.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet).
• Working knowledge of M&E software like DHIS.
• Willingness to work within a team environment and travel throughout Sierra Leone up to 50% of the time.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Required Qualifications: 

• Degree in Statistics or Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), social science, information technology or other relevant disciplines
• At least three to five years’ experience in the development, design and implementation of donor funded monitoring and evaluation  systems preferably in a PEPFAR HIV/AIDS programs.
• Masters degree in a relevant field will give additional advantage.

Qualified persons are required to send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and application letter to: sl.-recruitment@jhpiego.org. Kindly state in the subject area the position and location you are applying for. CVs without proper labeling will not be considered. 

Deadline for the submission of applications: 13th December, 2023. Please note that given the likely high volume of applications, only  shortlisted candidates will be contacted.