LOCATION: Nairobi, with workshop related travel. Direct costs including transportation and accommodation during the travel will be covered by the CHISU Program
SUPERVISOR: Resident Advisor CHISU
BACKGROUND
Kenya is planning to conduct a malaria program review (MPR) for the Kenya Malaria Strategy (KMS) 2019-2023. This will be the final evaluation of the malaria program performance at the end of the five-year implementation period of the current strategy. A mid-term review (MTR) was conducted in 2022 and covered review of the 2019/2022 period. It is envisaged that the recommendation of both the MPR and MTR shall inform development of the next strategic plan.
CHISU is seeking to hire an experienced M&E and surveillance consultant to support development of an M&E Plan for the new Kenya Malaria Strategy. The consultant will work closely with the CHISU Program staff, the surveillance, M&E manager, malaria thematic leads, and the lead consultant.
SCOPE OF WORK
The specific scope of work for the consultant entails achievement of the following tasks:
Task
a. Draft the performance framework and logical framework for the malaria strategy:
- Work with the thematic teams to document the performance indicators (impact and outcome level)
- Work with the thematic teams to set annual targets for the performance indicators
- Outline the logical framework
Level of Effort (days): 5 days
Deliverable: Draft performance framework and logical framework
b. Consolidate information for the M&E Plan including the indicator matrix
**Level of Effort (days):**10 days
Deliverable: Draft M&E Plan
c. Prepare and present the draft M&E Plan to the committee of experts
Level of Effort (days): 1 day
Deliverable: PowerPoint presentation
d. Revise the draft based on feedback from stakeholders
Level of Effort (days): 4 days
Deliverable: Final M&E Plan
DURATION OF THE ASSIGNMENT
20 days
EXPECTED OUTPUTS/DELIVERABLES
- Performance and logical frameworks for the malaria strategy
- Monitoring and evaluation plan
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES/COMPETENCIES
An advanced degree in a health-related field such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or related field
- 10 years or greater experience in the management of public health programs in developing country contexts.
- Prior experience with health system evaluations/reviews/surveys or malaria programme reviews.
- Experience in epidemiology of malaria, malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and malaria elimination.
- Experience working in countries with high and low transmission burden settings.
- Experience working in international health organizations or funding agencies.
- Experience with data analytical skills including advanced Excel and basic computer skills.
- Good understanding of health systems of low- and middle-income countries.
- Demonstrable ability to work with Ministry of Health teams.
- Excellent writing abilities and skills, with evidence of having produced high quality reports for high level audiences and assignments.
Salary Range: commensurate with skills, experience, and job fit
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 30/4/2024.