Strategic Information Specialist

   (Center and East Regions, Cameroon)

Posted : 6 May, 2021

Category : Data Management   Location : Center and East Regions, Cameroon

Job type : Full Time

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) serves countries to improve their population health and wellbeing and to safeguard against health-related threats by advancing the use of evidence and human-centered enterprise architecture on the path towards achieving equity and social justice. To achieve this mission, we catalyze the uptake, spread, and implementation of innovations; triangulate data from different sources, and tailor visualization of the information for each audience; design and implement integrated service delivery models; support communities of practice to inform policy and practice through efficient data use and horizontal and vertical collaboration; disseminate best practices and evidence globally through open source learning networks; build global, collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and interprofessional networks; undertake research that is informed by local needs; and invest in local leadership to own, provide oversight, and sustain implemented interventions. Georgetown University, through CGHPI, has recently received an award from U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) through funding from the U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support HIV response efforts in Cameroon for achievement of HIV epidemic control to implement a program titled Translating Data and Evidence into Impact (TIDE). As a result, CGHPI is recruiting for the following program implementation positions. All prospective candidates must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English. These positions will be based in Yaoundé or Bertoua. CGHPI is operating in Cameroon as Georgetown Global Health LLC (GGHC)

Reports to: SI/CQI/HI Team Lead

Location: Center and East regions (2)

Summary

This position provides Direct Monitoring and Evaluation support at 1 site and technical assistance to 2-6 sites by ensuring the completed implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities at the assigned facilities. Assignments are specific and work is reviewed upon completion by the SI/QI specialist/team lead.

Specific Duties

§  Monitoring and Evaluation

o Coordinate and oversee all program reporting activities at designated facilities

o Maintain functional recording, reporting and data use systems at designated facilities

o Train and mentor data associates and data clerks to improve their capacity to collect and report patient level data consistently and on time

o Ensure all program activities are quantitatively capture and reporting and linked to expected site performance

o Ensure that all assessment and evaluations and quantifiable and adequate linked for program monitoring and improvement

o Troubleshoot data quality issues in all facilities

o Using the RADET (Reporting and Audit Determination tool) ensure quality of data in paperbased and Electronic systems and present for clinical decision making

o Coordinate weekly, monthly and quarterly performance dashboard review and program reporting activities in the region

o Implement program performance metrics and program data collection strategies and tools in supported sites within the region

o Build capacity of district and regional health delegate health information management staff

o Support the process of institutionalizing Data Demand and Information Use for all mentorship teams and supported facilities in the region

o Conduct monthly mini DQA at sites

§  Quality Improvement, in Collaboration with the CQI Specialist:

o Coordinate and oversee all quality improvement activities at designated facilities

o Act as a content expert within the mentorship team in development of remediation interventions following SIMS and other site performance assessment exercises

o Complete the Facility Quality assessment to demonstrate how much of processes and standards have been institutionalized at the sites and serve as a SIMS readiness assessment

§  Contribute to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.

§  Maintain confidential information

§  Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Personal/Professional Skills

§  Master Degree in the field related to Public Health and Epidemiology, or any of the sciences or social sciences

§  At least 1 year experience in PEPFAR Quality Improvement, Monitoring and Evaluation  

§  Has experience using an Electronic Data Management Systems (DAMA, EMR, etc.)

§  Is an intermediate to expert user of spreadsheets and data analysis packages (Excel, Access, Epi Info etc.)

§  Has experience in Data Analysis and use 

§  Ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods

§  Sound report writing, interpersonal and facilitation skills

§  Be able to meet deadlines in a multiple tasking environment

§  Ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing activities

§  Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

§  Flexibility, patience, dedication, creativity and willingness to learn

§  Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.

§  Follow instructions furnished in verbal or written format.

§  Must be fluent in French and working knowledge of English

Instructions for Submitting Applications:

1. All applications should be submitted electronically to TIDECameroon@georgetown.edu

2. Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying.

3. Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant's work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and email address.

4. All applications should include a cover letter that details one's suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences.

5. Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one's key achievements in areas relevant to the job

6. Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.

7. All applicants should include daytime phone contact information.

8. Deadline for application is May 17th, 2021, 5 PM Cameroon Time. Applications received after the deadline will not beconsidered.

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity Georgetown Global Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified people to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other variable status

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