Background: We are seeking qualified and experienced applicants to be considered for the position of Learning and Evaluation Officer, based in Harare. We are a registered Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 125/23). Our activities occur primarily in the technical areas of health system strengthening; epidemiology and strategic information strengthening, health workforce development; operations research and evaluation; prevention, care, and treatment of infectious diseases.
Position Summary: The Learning and Evaluation Officer (LEO) will manage and administer a range of protocol, evaluation, and data collection activities, working closely with Zimbabwe-based Strategic Information, Program, and Quality Improvement staff, as well as Evaluation Advisors based in Seattle, USA. The LEO will ensure that project implementation complies with approved protocols and/or other stipulated standards. The position reports to the Technical Director.
Duties and Responsibilities
Protocol Conceptualization & Drafting: -Conducting background research and analysis of existing program data/results to inform evaluation concepts. -Participating in the development and/or review of evaluation protocols and of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and other participant-facing materials. -Coordinating language translation of protocol materials, as needed.
Protocol Approvals: -Preparing initial and renewal protocol packages for submission to required reviewers and ethics boards. -Monitoring protocol submissions and tracking key deadlines. -Coordinating investigator responses to comments and requested revisions, including maintaining organized records and version control.
Protocol Implementation and Coordination of Data Collection: -Developing and circulating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for protocol implementation and data collection in collaboration with protocol investigators. -Coordinating training needs specific to data collection and protocol implementation for staff at both central and facility levels. -Working with staff at each evaluation facility to coordinate recruitment and scheduling for data collection (e.g. questionnaires or in-depth interviews), including problem solving of challenges as needed. -Ensuring the smooth and efficient day-to-day operation of evaluation and data collection activities. -Working closely with staff and stakeholders to find innovative ways to overcome operational challenges -Preparing internal report(s) on data collection progress. -Coordinating transcription and language translation of qualitative data, as needed.
Analysis and Results Dissemination: -Leading and/or contributing to analysis of quantitative evaluation data, including creation of table shells, analysis memos, final results and development of codebooks, coding of transcripts, and thematic analysis -Assisting with results dissemination from each evaluation, such as reports, program briefs, slide decks, conference abstracts, and/or manuscripts. -Supporting Zim-TTECH Care & Treatment program conference abstract development process, including coordination and technical review, as needed.
Qualifications and Experience
-Master’s degree in Public Health/ Informatics/ Public policy/Social Science, or related discipline. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience in program management, evaluation, or research coordination. -Experience in designing and/or conducting accessible research, evaluation, or programs and with quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis. -Familiarity with the Zimbabwean public health system and public health facilities. -Excellent facilitation skills and demonstrable ability to facilitate communication and workflow between professionals with a variety of cultural backgrounds in a respectful and diplomatic manner to enhance effective partnerships. -Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and excellent time management. -Excellent computer skills with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. -Ability and willingness to travel within Zimbabwe. -Experience with one or more statistical analysis software packages ( e.g Stata, R, SPSS), with qualitative data management software (e.g. Atlas.ti, dedoose, NVivo) and in using CommCare. -Demonstrated experience as first or co-author on ≥ 1 peer-reviewed conference abstract or manuscript.
Commitment to Diversity: We recognize that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. Therefore, the organization encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff including, but not limited to, socio-economic status, age, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability. We strive to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among our staff.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can submit their applications to [email protected]
