M&E focal point (Nangarhar, Afghanistan)

Background

International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and supports their self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

International Medical Corps began working in Yemen in February 2012 implementing a range of programs in Sana’a, Lahj, Aden, Ibb and Taiz focused on primary health care, nutrition, WASH, and food security and livelihoods. Since the outbreak of conflict in 2015, International Medical Corps’ interventions have focused on urgent, life-saving interventions.

Job Purpose

The field monitors/monitoring focal point will be delivering on the program monitoring component of the MEAL. The field monitors will frequently monitor the interventions in terms of both delivery and quality; real-time information is sent to respective field offices.

Main Responsibilities

IMC’s policies, guidelines, and procedures

Actively promote Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards within IMC and amongst its beneficiaries.
Contribute to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the Code of Conduct, ethics, values, and standpoint with regards to internal and external actors.

MEAL system

Conduct periodic check on the registration books and cross check with the monthly reports, follow up cards and other relevant documents.
Conducted beneficiary’s satisfaction survey / PDMs to community members who have been treated or utilizing supported services by IMC.
Ensure that all commodities transported to health facilities and other field distribution points are properly accounted for
Scrutinize the GIOs, waybills and donation letters for commodities ensuring that the commodities are of correct quantities and quality as stated on the GIOs, waybills and donation letters.  Immediately record all quantities delivered short (missing), quantities lost in transit and quantities damaged if any.
Under this project, data collection tools, reporting formats will be developed at all levels and project staff will be orientated
Submit weekly reports on visit findings and gaps.

Data quality management

Conduct random stock count to the supported commodities in the health facilities.
The MEAL team will randomly select two indicators per month from each sector per province and conduct data quality assessments (DQA) based on the reported figures in the IPTT and verifying with source documents. The recommendations from the DQA exercise will be discussed with program team and actions for improvements will be tracked.

Qualitative and quantitative techniques

Conduct qualitative data collection activities and review data from the field for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible.

Mobile and manual data collection

Understand the purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of mobile data collection techniques.
Collect data using smart phones/tablets.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promote internal learning by sharing timely feedback from and to the field.
Support the program/project in documenting the lessons learned.

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global humanitarian nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief programs. IMC is carrying out medical relief services in several provinces of Afghanistan.

Diploma or a degree in social studies or MD and preference will be given to Medical Doctor.

At least three years’ direct experience on monitoring and evaluation WASH  and health activities

Understand the basic monitoring and evaluation concepts and the purpose of MEAL.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Personal and organizational skills, including time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency in English, Pashto and Dari

Lives in the community and can easily access field sites
Female are highly encourage to apply for this position.

You are kindly requested to submit a complete written Application and Resume   through email or in sealed envelope (marked “Confidential”) and indicate the vacancy Announcement Name and Number with Contact Address or Telephone Number to HR/Administration on the following Addresses:

Kabul Office: House # 11, St # 6 Qala-e- Fatullah Khan, District # 10, Kabul Province, Afghanistan

Email: hrafghanistan@internationalmedicalcorps.org

Kindly indicate VA number and Title of the position with province name in subject of your e –mail and please note that applications with a different or no subject will be ignored.

Only those candidates will be called for interview who meets the qualification and requirements for the mentioned position.

Important: To ensure an open, transparent staff selection process pleases Certify in your application form that I have no relative or personal relationship with International Medical Corps employees if yes, please disclose the Name, Position and Relation, otherwise your CV will be not considered for shortlist

Submission Email
hrafghanistan@internationalmedicalcorps.org