Salary: Position Summary:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (M&E Specialist) will support the laboratory systems strengthening work of the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) in meeting the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) goals. APHL, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), collaborates with the CDC Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia Offices to support the Ministry of Health (MOH) laboratory, surveillance, and healthcare initiatives.

The candidate will possess an advanced degree as well as public health experience across Southeast Asia. The M&E Specialist will support the development and implementation of standardized practices and protocols with practical application within APHL’s Global Health (GH) Program activities in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia. The candidate will serve as a full-time contracted employee to APHL through September 29, 2022, with annual renewal subject to satisfactory performance and continued availability of funds. APHL Headquarters (HQ) is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, and this is a field position located in Hanoi.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Works with APHL HQ and In-country staff to communicate about projects’ status, meetings requirements, updates, improvements, and outcomes.
• Together with APHL’s Quality Systems and Analytics (QSA) program staff and other APHL staff, will work on the implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of the evaluation and performance measurement plan to support APHL’s cooperative agreement(s).
• Develop and deliver M&E‐related trainings for staff, international partners, and membership, when appropriate.
• Develop and implement M&E framework and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs.
• Develop, prepare, and present M&E reports and summaries, including tables, charts, and graphs.
• Contribute to the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of program and project data to inform decision-making.
• Research, assess, and implement efficient and high-quality data collection and analysis processes, including the use of appropriate tools and software.
• Provide expertise on development of performance indicators, monitoring systems and evaluation design.
• Develop, manage, and organize the recordkeeping of all M&E data, as well as related documents, pre/post training and mentorship tests and assessments, feedback surveys, images, reports and other, using best practices by means of templates, documents platforms and standardized styles.
• Troubleshoots issues.
• Assists with the development and use of new M&E systems, forms, and templates in conjunction with QSA and other APHL staff.
• Maintains awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape. Keeps current on best M&E practices and protocols. Makes recommendations for improvements and assesses the needs of periodical project/program evaluations.
• Works with QSA team to identify opportunities of collaborating systems across the Global Health Program.
• If/when travel is required, both within and outside of Vietnam, the M&E Specialist is to follow APHL’s travel practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Standards- Education and Experience:

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related field, and a minimum of 3 years progressive and relevant experience is required. An advanced degree is preferred and may be substituted for work experience.
• Proven track record for applying knowledge and concepts in the design, development, and implementation of performance monitoring systems and evaluation studies.
• Proven track record in collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, and interpretation of results.
• Demonstrated experience in data management and retrieval systems and online databases.
• Experience using various statistical packages such as MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS.
• Experience in preparing reports and summaries, providing technical guidance and recommendations, and delivery of training.
• Bilingual - fluent in written and spoken English and Vietnamese.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience within public health programs or laboratories in
• Experience in working with CDC/USAID cooperative agreements.
• Experience working with US Government grants and programs.
• Fluency with computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, data collection, data analysis, and visualization software required, including Qualtrics or SurveyMonkey, and Power BI or Tableau. Familiarity with SharePoint.
• Strong organization and recordkeeping skills.

Knowledge: . Skills: . Abilities: . Special Requirements: Please note that this position is intended for a Vietnamese national. CV and letter of interest should be in English. Submissions will be reviewed by APHL. Staff selections will be made based on the number of applications received, relevant experience and demonstration of ability to work in international settings. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outdoor weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment may vary from light to moderate depending on the location. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is required to sit for long periods at a time; type using a computer keyboard; visually read information off of a computer monitor; talk, hear, and orally communicate information over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Criteria for Evaluation: Performance evaluation will be based on the abilities in meeting the criteria outlined herein. Reports To: Sherrie Staley Direct Reports: None Position Description Status: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Association of Public Health Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer.