EXCITING VACANCIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE IN BOTSWANA

STRATEGIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE

Job description

University of Maryland Baltimore in Botswana is recruiting for the following positions to support its work in the country and invites all qualified candidates to apply. Please note that successful candidates may be posted anywhere throughout Botswana:

Strategic Information Specialist
Reports to: Director for Site Improvement

Position Summary: 

The SI Specialist will work closely with senior project and other staff to update and/or revise M&E and Performance Framework for the program covering all intervention areas. The SI Specialist will ensure that program evaluation and performance plans align with the Government of Botswana’s relevant policy and strategic plan, PEPFAR performance indicators, and other performance frameworks measuring HIV/AIDS related patient and health systems outcomes.

Requirements

Essential Functions

Coordinate and oversee all monitoring and evaluation activities under the program;
Develop program performance metrics and design program data collection strategies and tools
Develop and maintain project log-frame matrix, particularly in the areas of objective hierarchy, indicators and monitoring mechanisms;
Develop and maintain the overall framework for project M&E, such as annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops;
Guide the process for identifying key performance parameters for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets;
Liaise and coordinate with Government and donor initiatives on M&E activities and engage other stakeholders accordingly;
Coordinate quarterly performance dashboard review and program reporting activities;
Prepare and lead the process of program reporting to the donor and the Government of Botswana – both at national and county levels;
Generate internal program reports and make key recommendations for improving programming based on evidence;
Support the process of institutionalizing Data Demand and Information Use for all mentorship teams and supported facilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s degree in Biostatistics/Epidemiology/Health Informatics
Proficient use of common databases including SPSS, STATA, Epi Info
At least 5 years doing similar work
Excellent presentation and writing skills

Company profile

University of Maryland Baltimore
The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) works around the world to enhance capacity of governments and its partner institutions to improve quality of health services through targeted human capital development, systems development, and institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives.

Background

Building on experience in more than 15 countries UMB in Botswana through the Botswana-University of Maryland Health Initiative has received funding from the U.S Government’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its institutions at all levels of the healthcare system to improve quality of services focusing on HIV/AIDS care and treatment including training and Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Option B+ national program implementation.

Closing date and application instructions

Instructions for Submitting Applications:
All applications should be submitted electronically to umbjobsbotswana@gmail.com

Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.

All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifi cations, and experiences.

Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job

Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.

All applicants should include daytime phone contact information. Deadline for application is June 22, 2015 5 PM Botswana Time. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other status variable.

PMTCT COORDINATOR - UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE

Job description

University of Maryland Baltimore in Botswana is recruiting for the following positions to support its work in the country and invites all qualifi ed candidates to apply. Please note that successful candidates may be posted anywhere throughout Botswana:

PMTCT Coordinator
Reports To: Director for Site Improvement

Position Summary: 

The purpose of this position is to support the MOH in its plan for PMTCT Option B+ roll out including providing technical support to ensure successful implementation of PMTCT Option B+ in all facilities in the country.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Support provision of high quality PMTCT services within the district and health facilities
• Directly mentor health care workers at facility and district level
• Assist MOH to develop innovative approaches to retain Mother-Baby pairs in care
• Assist the facility with interfacing with community based care
• Assist the MOH to review and disseminate relevant educational materials, teaching aids and clinic reference materials for the delivery of high impact interventions to improve Maternal and Infant HIV Care
• Participate in monthly dashboard reviews of project clinical outcomes and utilize project data to prioritize interventions related to Maternal-Child HIV care
• Prepare and submit monthly reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBCHB or BSc in Nursing, preferably with additional speciality post graduate training or training in public health
• Training and/ or certifi cation in family planning and reproductive health is an advantage.
• At least 5 years recent clinical HIV care and treatment experience
• Knowledge and experience of PMTCT programmatic and technical issues highly desired.

Company profile

University of Maryland Baltimore

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) works around the world to enhance capacity of governments and its partner institutions to improve quality of health services through targeted human capital development, systems development, and institutionalization of quality improvement initiatives.

Background

Building on experience in more than 15 countries UMB in Botswana through the Botswana-University of Maryland Health Initiative has received funding from the U.S Government’s Centres for Disease Control and Prevention through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its institutions at all levels of the healthcare system to improve quality of services focusing on HIV/AIDS care and treatment including training and Prevention-of-Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) Option B+ national program implementation.

Closing date and application instructions

Instructions for Submitting Applications:
All applications should be submitted electronically to umbjobsbotswana@gmail.com

Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address.

All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifi cations, and experiences.

Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job

Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing.

All applicants should include daytime phone contact information. Deadline for application is June 22, 2015 5 PM Botswana Time. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

University of Maryland at Baltimore (UMB) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other status variable.

Location: Gaborone