Job Summary
Population Services International Zimbabwe (PSl/Z) is a leading global health organization with programs targeting HIV and reproductive health, malaria and child survival. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives. PSI/Z is a results driven organization and programming decisions are based on a strong evidence base. Reporting to the Country Director, thc Director of Research, Metrics and Information Systems is a key position responsible for providing leadership to drive evidence based programming, ensuring timely monitoring and evaluation and oversight of information technology and the developing area of MHealth.
Key responsibilities includes:
- Provide an organizational leadership role in the operations of PSl/Z, actively identifying challenges and opportunities tor the organization as a whole while working with the Executive Team to implement organizational strategy and programs.
- Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to all research activities and leadership of a department which includes Research, MIS and IT
- Design and oversight of a complete and cost-effective research programed of formative, baseline, monitoring and evaluative research which produces qualitative and quantitative data for decision-making.
- Ensure that all research adheres to PSl/Z research methods and standard operating procedures.
- Support programed staff to identify research needed to design, monitor and evaluate PSI/Z's social marketing and social : franchising programs.
- Co-ordinate data quality audits and other internally or externally required monitoring of programs.
- Support PSI/Z's program staff to build their skills in interpreting research results to guide programmatic decisions and activities.
- Strengthen the capacity of, and transfer skills to, the implementing agency research team to implement, manage, and improve research activities as needed.
- Supervise and mentor Research, IT and M [S staff.
- Lead and co-ordinate M&E reporting to donors.
- Analyze data and write reports appropriate for external dissemination and publication and ensure that all research is disseminated nationally and regionally.
- Ensure excellence and cost efficiency in data quality and data management through such innovations as MHealth.
- Oversee the IT department and ensure that PSI/Z has consistent, quality and cost effective internet connectivity.
- Ensure organizational data integrity.
- Actively represent PSI/Z with external partners (donors, MOHCW, NGO and private sector), providing leadership and stakeholder buy-in on PSl/Z's research methodologies and issues relating to evidence-based programming.
- Satisfying PSI/Z's other informational needs by improving the utility and implementation of the MIS, obtaining secondary research resources, networking with relevant agencies, and overseeing secondary data analyses as necessary.
- Development and monitoring of programed log frames.
- Producing timely and high quality Social Marketing Research reports.
- Preparation and presentation of timely and high quality reports and documents tor donors as required.
- Ensure that all deliverables arc met on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Master's Degree or higher in related field, and a minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with M&E systems in international organizational settings, including both qualitative and quantitative methods, logical frameworks and program/project design.
- Expert level of computer literacy, especially databases and statistical applications.
- Personnel and budget management experience.
- Experience with IT and MHealth an advantage.
PSI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.
Detailed CVs clearly highlighting the position applied for should be sent to:
Email: recruitment [at] psi-zim.co.zw
Or
Director Human Resources
Population Services International
Block E, Emerald Office Park
30 The Chase West,
HARARE
Closing date: 8 May 2013
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