Myanmar: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Director

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health by helping public and private organizations throughout the world to effectively manage people, medicines, money, and information. Working from more than 30 country offices (including Burma) and our Arlington, Virginia and Medford, Massachusetts US headquarters, our staff from 65 nations is highly regarded for its technical expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

MSH is currently seeking candidates to this position for an anticipated 5-year, $50 million public health project focused on Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH). This project will be funded by the United Stated Government (USG) and will implement activities at national and sub-national levels in Burma. This position is contingent upon project award and funding.

Specific Responsibilities

JOB RESPONSIBILITY:

• Under the supervision of the Project Director, be responsible for the design and implementation of the monitoring, evaluation, operations research and knowledge management activities of the RMNCH project.
• Ensure the integration of M&E activities into all project components
• Lead the timely and accurate collection, processing and reporting of the program information to the donor agency.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• A university degree in a health profession (medical doctor, nurse, midwife). A masters degree in public health (or a related science) is highly recommended.
• At least 12 years of professional experience.
• At least 5 years of experience as a senior technical advisor (or equivalent position) of a public health project with RMNCH activities.
• Working experience improving promotional, preventive and curative capacities of community, private and/or government health providers.
• Working knowledge of the English language is required.
• Working knowledge of the Burmese language is recommended.
• The participation of qualified Burmese candidates, and/or candidates with working experience and/or current residence in Burma is encouraged.
• Significant travel to project sites (specifics to be determined) is expected.

Interested candidates should apply online by November 1, 2016 and including the following documents:

• 2-page letter stating your interest for the position and explaining the relevance of your professional training and experience to fulfill its expected roles and qualifications.
• Complete CV in English (no professional references are needed at this stage)

Background Information

Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.

EEO Statement

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

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