About the role

Main Job Purpose

In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating CHAMPS
Monitoring and Evaluation activities across stakeholders and implementing
partners, especially in coordination with the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Core duties will include M&E, surveillance, quality assurance, data analysis, data
management, systems development and report writing, as well as coordination of
implementing partners, stakeholders and the MOH.

S/he will report to the CHAMPS Team Lead/ Site Director, through the Senior Data
Manager. This is a full-time position, based in Makeni.

Main responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation (40%)
Lead on designing, developing and implementing M&E systems, including M&E
plans, frameworks, processes and data collection tools (including baseline) for all
the programmes and projects and future buildouts;

Design M&E plans and systems, identify key performance parameters for new
programmes and projects and ensure the effective use by staff, partners and
stakeholders

Work closely with the communications team in developing and disseminating
programme results and best practices

Establish a monitoring and evaluation plan for the project and report against pre-
determined indicators;

Lead baseline and periodic evaluations of the project for effective ongoing monitoring and for reporting

In coordination with the CHAMPS leadership, plan the delivery of the overall project and its activities and timelines

Liaise with project managers of other implementing partners and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery;

Ensure that implementing partners provide timely and high-quality reports on the project delivery, including timely reporting to donors

Collaborate with program staff to ensure that monitoring and evaluation activities are integrated into program design and implementation;

Lead capacity building efforts

Data Management (20%)

Develop and maintain data management policies and procedures to ensure compliance with protocol and donor requirements.

Lead data collection efforts, including the design of surveys, interviews, and other data collection tools.

Oversee data management processes, including data entry, cleaning, storage, retrieval, and integration processes.

Design and implement data quality assurance processes to monitor and improve the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of data.

Conduct data analysis

Systems Development (20%)

Collaborate with project staff to understand operational requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Design, develop, and implement scalable and reliable systems and applications

Design, develop, and test software applications and systems

Design, configure, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure (such as AWS),
ensuring optimal performance,

Document software designs, processes, and procedures

Conduct thorough testing and debugging

Project Management (20%)

Ensure that project activities operate within established policies and procedures

Ensure projects are managed to a high standard and meet internal compliance
requirements

Ensure all (implementing partner) staff members receive orientation/training

Facilitate relationships between implementing partners and MOH

Serve as a CHAMPS Ambassador with communities, partners and the Government
of Sierra Leone

Communicate with stakeholders to gain support for the CHAMPS project

About you:

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a clinical field, project management, M&E, Data and Computer Systems, Information Systems or related field;

Masters level in above fields a plus

Five (5) or more years of experience managing programs in challenging contexts;

Demonstrated experience in software development, with a focus on systems
development and architecture required;

Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and data visualization
tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related
services (e.g., EC2, S3, Azure Functions) .

Health M&E or related development experience ;

Demonstrated success in project start up, M&E, training, and reporting of project
outcomes;

Strong understanding of data management principles, practices, and technologies;

Proven experience in data management, database administration, or a related role;

Work experience in Sierra Leone preferred, regional expertise

Skills

–    Fluent in written and spoken English

–    Intrinsic motivation a plus

–    Ability to manage a complex programme and work in a fast-paced environment required

–    Advanced problem-solving skills

–    High levels of responsibility and accountability

–    Must have strong computer skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

–    Must be able to process written reports, use spreadsheets, and database software packages

–    Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work as a team member and to lead teams both on operational and research levels

–    Ability to speak local languages a plus

–    Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Programming and Systems

Development.

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https://www.crownagents.com/lumesse/apply/apply

About us

The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) aims to determine and track the causes of under-five mortality and stillbirths through epidemiologic surveillance, including reporting within 24 hours, clinical sampling, and use of advanced laboratory testing and diagnostics across a network of international sites. The areas selected for CHAMPS in Sierra Leone include Bombali and Bo districts – with Bombali catchment within Bombali Sebora and Bombali Siari chiefdoms and parts of Makeni city; and Bo catchment within Tikonko and Kakua chiefdoms, including parts of Bo city.

CHAMPS employs the Minimal Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) procedure for post-mortem diagnosis. MITS was developed to reduce the uncertainty around published causes of death. The data collected from the CHAMPS Sierra Leone site will be added to that collected from other sites and will help reduce child deaths in LMICs by providing detailed evidence on the causes of death, so as to influence policy of funders and stakeholders. For the last five years, the CHAMPS project has collected MITS and Verbal Autopsy data and analysed these to inform local policies and stakeholder interventions. To fulfil one of the key objectives of the CHAMPS network, the CHAMPS Sierra Leone site is now embarking on Data-to-Action activities, aimed at multiple levels: individuals, households, communities and the health system, to drive down stillbirths and under five deaths in Sierra Leone.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Monitoring & Evaluation and Data Analyst Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the impact and effectiveness of our programs. In addition, the post holder will employ advanced statistical techniques and predictive modelling to identify causal relationships, explore correlations, and measure the long-term impact of our interventions. He/she will support evidence-based advocacy and policy efforts by analysing our data to generate compelling narratives, visualize trends and patterns, and communicate key messages to policymakers, donors, and other stakeholders.

You’ll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience.

About Crown Agents

Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict.