AidTrends Organization Afghanistan (ATOA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to advancing health, economic empowerment, and Private Sector Development (PSD). Established in 2012, we work at the intersection of Healthcare Delivery, Community Empowerment, and Systems Strengthening, partnering with governments, donors, and private sector actors to deliver integrated solutions that strengthen health systems, empower women and youth entrepreneurs, and promote inclusive, sustainable economic growth.

We operate at the intersection of Health, Livelihoods, and Enterprise Development, recognizing that resilient communities require both well-being and economic opportunity. The purpose is to serve our community in alignment with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. 

1. No Poverty 
2. Zero Hunger 
3. Good Health 
4. Quality education 
5. Gender Equity 
6. Economic growth 
7. Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions 

ATOA designs, develops, and implements programs centered on these six core areas, while also addressing three key issues that are integrated into our core programs.

Job Purpose:

The Data M&E Officer (HER) is developing and planning a detailed M&E work plan for the project activities. Leading the target setting for key project proxy outcome indicators at the BPHS/EPHS facility level and monitoring the quality of performance.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Developing and planning detailed M&E work plans for the project activities.
• Leading the target setting for key project proxy outcome indicators at the BPHS facility level.
• Application of the standard National HMIS in all BPHS facilities under the HER project
• Monitoring the HMIS indicators at the HFs as well as overall at the project level.
• Marinating the standard HMIS database and NMC database and providing timely HMIS reports and replicas to PPHD.
• Provide reliable, accurate, and timely information and reports for informed planning and decision-making at the project level, and provide feedback, prepare action plans, and follow up.
• Support the project management team in adopting a supportive supervision approach to BPHS facilities.
• Monitoring the quality of supervision and monitoring of health facilities by the project team.
• Conducting monitoring of health facilities together with the project team on a random basis
• Follow up on monitoring of action plans of external monitors, including the PHD and MoPH.
• Leading the field data collection in the household survey.
• Perform any other required project-related tasks.
• Developing an action plan for activities.
• Prepare for implementation and replication of the Quality Assurance Module as required.
• Participate in training for QA implementers, doing baseline and other internal assessments.
• Give input for quality assurance standards that are more applicable in the Afghanistan context.
• Monitor HFs regarding their performance based on quality assurance standards and provide them with feedback and technical assistance to fill gaps.
• Have relation with the Quality Improvement team in the MoPH and exchange ideas.
• Impartially take the role in the 3rd phase or measurement of progress.
• Think about reward achievement gaps, systemic analysis of causes of gaps, and the selection and implementation of interventions to close these gaps.
• Analyze selected data, collected by MOPH, NGO (ATOA), and partners to assess improvements, identify challenges, and make recommendations.
• Make networking and benchmarking with other Stakeholders at the provincial level if required.
• Empower health facilities to have networking to share successes and challenges

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of full-time M&E experience.
• Medical Doctor degree; medical/public health professional.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English, Pashto, and Dari with excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Proficient computing skills – word processing, spreadsheet design, and presentations.

Other skills required:

• Efficient, result-oriented, and excellent management capabilities.
• Ability to identify project weaknesses and gaps and to take corrective action.
• Ability in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent HMIS and M&E skills
• Capacity to perform effectively under pressure and harsh conditions; ability to handle.
• confidential and politically sensitive issues responsibly and maturely.
• Excellent capacity development and teamwork skills; cross-cultural and gender sensitivity.
• Ability to travel throughout the country.
• Respect the confidentiality of the organization.

Submit your CV to the email address below without delay. Make sure to include the job title in the subject line to streamline the review process.