Chemonics is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) M&E/KMC Specialist
2.) MIS Specialist

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) M&E/KMC Specialist

SCOPE OF WORK

Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)  

Sierra Leone  

TITLE: M&E/KMC Specialist

The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)  project in Sierra Leone is the primary vehicle through which USAID (1) procures and provides health  commodities, (2) provides technical assistance to improve partner countries’ management of the supply  chain, and (3) collaborates with key international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The  Sierra Leone office primarily work under the project’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) task order to  provide health commodity procurement and supply chain technical assistance.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge Management and Communications (KMC) Specialist  will be responsible for providing key technical support in the implementation of M&E and KMC project  activities. The M&E /KMC Specialist will lead the development of the project M&E plan, promote data  quality through periodic assessments and implement project’s communications, including developing  stories and social media posts, reports, newsletters, and abstracts.

Key Responsibilities  

M&E specific tasks 

• Lead the development of the project’s M&E plan by identifying indicators and organizing data  collection in accordance with the M&E plan.
• Lead in evaluating systems, identifying gaps in their functionality, and monitoring and tracking  the use of supply chain solutions across Sierra Leone.
• Promote creation of standardized reports to better inform decision making at the central and  district levels.
• Provide on the ground monitoring and data quality assessments to track progress towards  achieving project’s results using key performance indicators.
• Maintain the M&E system, periodically evaluate its effectiveness, and adjust as necessary to  provide the project with accurate and useful data.
• In collaboration with the MIS Specialist and Supply Chain Specialist, review malaria program  related data and submit routine M&E data to the GHSC-PSM reporting platform.  • Assist with the development of project annual work plans; monitor project progress against the  work plan deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with technical teams to meet needs for project communication consistent  with USAID standards.

KMC related tasks 

• Identify stories from technical materials, such as reports and conference abstracts, and develop  them into stories that follow a clear narrative arc, showcase the project’s work, and appeal to a  non-technical audience.
• Develop content, such as reports, two-pagers, case studies, articles, blogs, social media,  newsletter, presentations, conference materials, videos, and podcasts for publications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of technically relevant experience in either M&E or Communications or master’s degree with two years of technically relevant experience.
• Experience producing key performance indicators for project performance.
• Experience conducting data quality assessments and reporting.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics systems, data warehousing, and data  visualization considerations preferred.
• Experience developing professional content for websites, social media, and conference  presentations.
• Experience in capacity building including curriculum development and providing trainings.
• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks; works well under pressure.
• Demonstrated creative and analytical skills.
• Experience working with government partners at the national or regional levels.
• Experience working with international donors; USAID experience preferred.
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and other programs required (some experience with a  statistical package such as SPSS, STATA, SurveyCTO, PowerBI or SAS preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Location: This position based in Freetown, Sierra Leone and may require some regional travel  Supervision: The M&E/KMC Specialist will report to the GHSC-PSM Resident Malaria Advisor Application Instructions 

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached ‘’ M&E/KMC Specialist’’ in the subject line to  PSMSierraLeoneRecruitment@chemonics.com 27th September 2024 on/before 5:00PM Freetown Local  Time .

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee  organization, or other non-merit factors.

2.) MIS Specialist

SCOPE OF WORK

Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement Supply Management (GHSC-PSM)  Sierra Leone  

TITLE: MIS Specialist

The USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program – Procurement and Supply Management  (GHSC-PSM) project in Sierra Leone will be the primary vehicle through which USAID (1)  procures and provides health commodities, (2) provides technical assistance to improve  partner countries’ management of the supply chain, and (3) collaborates with key  international stakeholders to support global health initiatives. The GHSC-PSM in Sierra  Leone primarily works under the project’s President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) task order to  provide malaria commodity procurement and supply chain technical assistance.  The Management Information Systems (MIS) Specialist will be responsible for providing key  technical support in the implementation of MIS project activities. The MIS Specialist will  support the use of LMIS and HMIS platforms to increase data analysis and visibility. Key Responsibilities  

• Lead and manage technical assistance for Health Management Information System  (HMIS) and Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) strengthening  activities.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Specialist to evaluating systems, identifying  gaps in their functionality, and monitoring and tracking the use of supply chain  solutions across Sierra Leone.
• Assesses the quality of data submitted to the country HMIS and LMIS system in  DHIS-2 and supply at various supply chain levels.
• In collaboration with the Supply Chain Specialist, lead the roll-out of supply  dispensing platform.
• Support the Ministry of Health (MOH) in the integration of supply and DHIS-2.
•  Provide technical support in building capacity of qualified trainers at the MOH in  data analysis.
• Promote creation of standardized reports to better inform decision making at the  central and district levels.
• Support the district level data clinic to guide supply chain decisions.
• In collaboration with the M&E/Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist review malaria program related data using data analytics tools to collect  and support submission of routine M&E data to the GHSC-PSM reporting platform.
• Assist with the development of annual project work plan.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of technically relevant experience in MIS required  or Master’s degree with two years of technically relevant experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain management, logistics systems, data  warehousing, and data visualization considerations preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals inventory management preferred.
• Experience working with government partners at the national or district levels.
• Experience working with international donors; USAID experience preferred.
• Experience in capacity building including curriculum development and providing  trainings.
• Strong analytical skills
• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, and other programs req
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Location: This position based in Freetown, Sierra Leone and may require some regional  travel

Supervision: The MIS Specialist will report to the GHSC-PSM Resident Malaria Advisor

Application Instructions 

Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached ‘’MIS Specialist’’ in the subject line to  PSMSierraLeoneRecruitment@chemonics.com 27th September 2024 on/before 5:00PM Freetown Local  Time .

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee  organization, or other non-merit factors.