Brief introduction

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit local organization established and registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It strives to contribute to community development through implementation of innovative and targeted project interventions to deliver quality health services for disadvantaged communities. 

Since its establishment in 2013, REACH Ethiopia has been implementing projects that are targeted towards addressing challenges around TB programming at community and Facility level in Urban and rural settings of the country like Sidama, SNNP, Addis Ababa, Diredawa, Harar and parts of Oromia Regions. In most recent years REACH has been introducing pioneer and innovative technologies like AI guided portable X-ray’s and TB diagnostic connectivity solutions.

REACH Ethiopia, through fund received from USAID IDDS Activity, is in the final preparatory stages to implement TB diagnostic network activity at national level in Ethiopia in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Ethiopian public health institute.

Purpose of the position (general)

The M&E officer and E- Health Expert focal point is responsible for identifying and developing data collection tools/apps, monitoring and evaluation tools for the above project. The officer will also customize data collection and management tools for utilization of decision makers. In addition, She/he will conduct monitoring the effective implementation of the project by ensuring timely and proper data collection and organization. The M&E officer and E- Health Expert functionally and hierarchically reports to the IDDS project Manager and will work closely with relevant technical teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the Real-time connectivity of GeneXpert Machines to LabXpert Connectivity System.

• Provides remote and onsite Support to fix disconnected machines.

• Follows up the proper implementation of IDDS- TB laboratory Network Strengthening Project by developing important data collection tools and indicators.

• Installs LabXpert connectivity Solution on GeneXpert Machines.

• Monitor the activities of Hotline support experts.

• Ensure data use from LabXpert connectivity system to support the TB program

• Identify and develop data collection tools/apps

• Customize data collection and management tools for utilization of decision makers.

• Facilitate login access for the data system of REACH Ethiopia team based on their level of management.

• Continuous bug clearing and data system update

• Data cleaning and dashboard development

• Design data questions avoiding ambiguity and develop supporting definition document for reference

• Train data collectors and data managers on the developed tools and data management portal

• Ensure timely and proper data collection

• Develop data validation mechanisms

• Organize and process data for first hand analysis

• Store and share data for the authorized body based on the data protection policy

• Ensure the implementation of data protection policy

• Perform related tasks as directed by the immediate supervisor or the higher management

Organization:  REACH Ethiopia

Employment Type: Full Time Position, Fixed term contract

Number of positions:  1   

Payment rate:   competitive

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor degree in Health Science and Masters in public Health or Health Informatics or equivalent

Experience

• Experience in working with LabXpert Connectivity system.

• 5 years of relevant work experiences as Advisor and health related projects and minimum

• Experience in data collection tool and software development, coordination and supervision of baseline/end line surveys

• Experience in data encoding, data management, data analysis and report writing;

• Excellent analytical, team work, negotiation and influencing skills;

• Excellent computer skill and also working knowledge of data management systems including analysis software; ODK/ Kobotoolbox, Survey Kits,

• Excellent knowledge of spoken & written Amharic and English and report writing

Behavioral competencies and skills

• Good interpersonal skills with experience in networking with partners at all levels (government, NGOs and local community-based organizations)

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Computer literacy; competency with Microsoft Office, Excel, access, internet and email systems

• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues and partners

• Willingness to travel frequently within the project implementation area 

• Strong organizational skills and proactive communicator.

• Self-motivated and team player with excellent attention to detail

• Collaborative mindset

• Analytical thinker

• Ability and willingness to travel to the field

How to Apply

Submit your application letter, updated CV, summary of relevant work experience and gross budget proposal per film in one page via email: reachethrm@reachet.org.et