• Job Description

  Req#: PERFO002702

  Position: Short Term Consultant, Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement

  Location: Addis Ababa

  Travel Requirements: Limited travel outside Addis Ababa

  Duration of Assignment: 3 Month

  About Accelerating Support to Advanced Local Partners (ASAP)
  ASAP is funded through an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) led by IntraHealth. The purpose of the contract is to rapidly prepare Local Partners to have the capabilities and resources to serve as Prime Partners for USAID/U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programming, in compliance with USAID and PEPFAR procedures, for PEPFAR program implementation.
  ASAP is seeking a qualified consultant to provide Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement Technical Assistance to USAID local partners in Ethiopia

  Summary of Role

  The Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement Consultant is responsible for technical guidance and capacity-building support to USAID Local Implementing Partners (LIPs) in project performance monitoring and improvement and delivery of results and quality. S/he will provide embedded technical assistance (TA) in ensuring consistent quality and performance of local prime organizations by developing a comprehensive TA package that meets USAID/PEPFAR quality requirements. The consultant will work closely with ASAP advisors supporting the multiple organizational domains and coordinate with International Implementing Organizations providing TA to local organizations to avoid duplication of resources and effort. The Performance Monitoring and Quality Improvement Consultant will report to the ASAP Ethiopia Country Team Leader.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  • Identify capacity needs of LIPs in institutionalizing a quality culture by monitoring and following up on the ongoing QI activities
  • Continue providing coaching, and mentorship to QI focal points and units at prime local organizations
  • Review the LIPs’ existing quality management plan and provide recommendations
  • Co-facilitate basic QI training in accordance with the MOH’s NATIONAL standard resources
  • Provide TA to LIPs to monitor progress in QI by tracking selected QI performance indicators
  • Review each LIP’s QI activities and strengthen QM/QI system
  • Help the QI teams to convene routine QI team meetings, follow a QI plan, and routinely review performance
  • Assist in conducting data analysis and visualization
  • Support each LIP in the implementation of routine data quality assessments
  • Provide strategic and technical leadership support to LIPs in performance monitoring and evaluation results in reporting, data utilization for program decision-making
  • Adapt the Performance Monitoring System to remain consistent with the MoH framework and USAID reporting requirements
  • Support LIPs in developing systems to meet USAID and PEPFAR reporting requirements
  • Support management and accountability through routine, accurate collection, and reporting of information that confirms the status of program activities
  • Develop quality control systems needed for LIPs to properly manage information and data
  • Train LIP staff in using performance monitoring and improvement tools
  • Support the process of developing and presenting quarterly project progress reports to USAID
  • Ensure partnership and coordination with partner organizations providing TA on QI interventions

  Education/Experience Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Social Science, Statistics, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and performance improvement work in an international NGO setting
  • Experience on and familiarization to quality improvement concepts, standards, and models that are aligned to the MOH and PEPFAR/USAID requirements
  • Work experience in HIV program performance data analysis and visualization
  • Experience in monitoring PEPFAR, USAID, and/or other donor-funded projects.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating HIV/AIDS, prevention, care, treatment programs
  • Experience in providing Organizational Capacity Development Technical Assistance
  • Ability to work with a high level of independence, using own initiative
  • Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively on a team.

  Skills:

  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  • Must have analytical skills, interpersonal skills, team management
  • Must be willing to be co-located with LIPs to provide technical assistance.

  Summary of Benefits

  IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package. We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment that supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

  IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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