Associate Director – MERL

Overview.
Jhpiego is a non-profit global health leader and Johns Hopkins University affiliate that saves lives,.
improves health and transforms futures.
We partner with governments, health experts and local.
communities to build the skills and systems that guarantee a healthier future for women and families..
Jhpiego translates the best science and practices into moments of care that can mean the difference.
between life and death for women and families.
Jhpiegos partnerships are revolutionizing health care for.
the worlds most disadvantaged and vulnerable people..
In India, Jhpiego works across various states in close collaboration with national and state governments,.
providing technical assistance in the areas of family planning, maternal and child health, strengthening.
human resources for health, and non-communicable diseases.
These programs are funded by USAID,.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Childrens Investment Fund.
Foundation (CIFF), MSD for Mothers and others..
Responsibilities.
Leadership and Strategy.
ï‚· Support the Country Lead in driving the development of the strategic vision, priorities, and.
activities of the Learning for Action & Data Science division..
ï‚· Implement strategy and guide MERL team members and program staff on evaluation.
methodologies, research design, and data analysis techniques in the allocated Technical Areas.
(MNCH, Cancer, etc)..
ï‚· Foster a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making across the organization..
ï‚· Work collaboratively with key MNCH Program staff in program planning for M&E activities,.
budgets, timelines, and level of effort requests.
Monitoring and Evaluation.
ï‚· Supporting and overseeing the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation.
frameworks for MNCH programs and projects, including the development of indicators, data.
collection tools, and reporting mechanisms..
ï‚· Development of M&E frameworks for the MNCH, Womens cancer, etc technical portfolios.
ï‚· Lead the development of a data collection system, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and.
qualitative data to assess program effectiveness, outcomes, and impact..
ï‚· Ensure the timely reporting of evaluation findings to stakeholders, including donors, partners, and.
internal teams..
ï‚· Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to the Jhpiego Monitoring, Evaluation and Research.
standards and best practices across the programs to make data audit-worthy..
Research and Learning.
ï‚· Oversee research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis, to generate.
evidence and inform program design and implementation..
ï‚· Development of Learning agenda for MNCH, Womens cancer, etc.
ï‚· Manage the ethical review process and serve as Principal Investigator or co-investigator as.
appropriate..
ï‚· Facilitate knowledge sharing and dissemination of research findings internally and externally.
through publications, presentations, and conferences..
ï‚· Collaborate with external research partners and academic institutions to leverage expertise and.
resources for research initiatives..
Team Management.
ï‚· Ability to manage multi-location MERL teams of multiple projects/ functions allocated by the.
country lead or management..
ï‚· Able to comply with & apply personnel policies and procedures of Jhpiego and JHU and ensure.
the team adopted the same..
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Capacity Building and Training.
ï‚· Provide technical guidance and support to MERL staff and program teams on research.
methodologies, data management, and analysis techniques..
ï‚· Support in developing and delivering training sessions and workshops to build capacity on Data.
compliance, IRB-PI, and MERL-related areas within the organization..
ï‚· Support in running the Monitoring Evaluation Research and Analytics Community of Practice.
ï‚· Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement by facilitating reflection sessions and.
lessons-learned exercises..
Collaboration, Networking.
ï‚· Build and maintain effective partnerships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, and other.
stakeholders to enhance collaboration and resource mobilization for MERL activities..
ï‚· Represent the organization in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups to share best.
practices, contribute to knowledge exchange, and stay updated on emerging trends in MERL..
Organizational Development & New Program Development.
ï‚· Support in building reference documents for data, indicators, data privacy compliances, MERL.
Tool kits..
ï‚· Manage organization of Writing Workshops, Webinars, and Journal Clubs to prompt participation.
of field staff in writing scientific manuscripts, review articles and program abstracts..
ï‚· Assist as needed in M&E-related aspects of business development, materials development, and.
knowledge management..
Required Qualifications.
ï‚· Graduate in Science and Preferably Masters in epidemiology, statistics or public health..
ï‚· 12-15 years of experience, at least five year of relevant professional experience working with.
international health program/ organization especially in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation.
activities..
ï‚· At least two years of experience in supporting operational research protocols and conducting.
surveys and data collection in health sector..
ï‚· Understanding of Global Health and development approaches with willingness to learn the technical.
side of program implementation..
Preferred Qualifications.
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