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Director of Strategic Information

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Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Full-time

The purpose of the project is to implement dynamic, catalytic, scalable, and responsive HIV service delivery packages for KP/PP to accelerate the Dominican Republic’s HIV response to achieve 90-90-90 targets while effecting positive change on the health system to remove barriers that prevent the DR from reaching 90- 90-90.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Provides technical expertise in monitoring and evaluating , and serves as primary decision maker for M&E technical issues and strategic information.
  • Provide technical leadership in developing SI systems for KPs
  • Provide technical leadership in design, development, planning, implementation; and capacity building for staff in analysis, visualization, dissemination, and use of data from different sources.
  • Utilize strategic information to promote behavior change to provide equitable access to healthcare and eliminate service barriers while reducing stigma around the population.
  • Provide oversight for development of performance monitoring plans and development of systems for data collection, collation, analysis and use.
  • Maintains constructive dialogue and M&E technical exchange with MOH and technical staff of implementing partners.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with USAID, other donors, relevant government agencies, and NGOs.
  • Develops and promotes tools for the design and implementation of SI systems for KPs at national, sub-national and at implementing partner levels.
  • Provides broad global technical leadership to design and implementation of SI systems for KP programs.
  • Contributes to planning and development of strategies for the project.
  • Support the analysis and use of data from routine information systems and special surveys to influence the design and scope of project interventions.
  • Reviews, analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the project and makes recommendations for enhancements.
  • Develops strategies and tools for the design and implementation of the SI system.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with donor/client organizations, relevant government agencies, bilateral and other NGOs and consistently maintained and viewed as a knowledgeable resource in their technical area.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, statistics, Health, Social Sciences, International Development, r Related Field. or;
PhD or its International Equivalent in epidemiology, public health, statistics, Health, Social Sciences, International Development, r Related Field..
Skills/Experience: 
  • At least 8 - 11 years of experience designing SI systems and providing technical support to developing country projects in SI system development and implementation
  • Knowledge and experience of PEPFAR reporting requirements
  • Informed of current program developments in SI for KP programs and PEPFAR Reporting requirements
  • Sensitivity to and understanding of SI for KP programs and systems in developing country settings
  • Previous experience designing and conducting population-based surveys
  • Ability to manage SI systems, set realistic priorities, and plan for the successful implementation of activities.
  • Previous experience analyzing complex data sets generated through routine information systems and special surveys.
  • Ability to develop dashboards that includes appropriate graphics and geo-spatial displays for different audiences at global, country, and community levels.
  • Experience managing data using appropriate software including SAS, SPSS, or EPIINFO.
  • Previous experience working with DHIS 2 will be an asset.
Compensation/Benefits: 

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

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Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 30 2019
Active Until: 
Sep 30 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit