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Vacancy title: Strategic Information Advisor, ZAM-Health Project Activity

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Computer & IT ]

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John Snow

Deadline of this Job:
26 October 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS: 
The USAID Zambia Accessible Markets for Health (ZAM-Health) Activity is a five-year project to expand the availability and accessibility of high-quality health products and services in the private sector, improve health knowledge, and increase the adoption of healthy and health-seeking behaviors. The program employs private sector approaches such as marketing, social franchising, and partnerships with for-profit entities to achieve these outcomes. USAID ZAM-Health is implemented by John Snow Health Zambia (JSH) in partnership with JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), Media 365 and PharmAccess. The consortium applies a market facilitation approach to coordinate, catalyze, and harness the private sector to reach priority populations with health products, services and information.
JSI is seeking a keen and dedicated Strategic Information Advisor for the ZAM-Health Copperbelt regional office, including coverage of Central Province sites. They will support the existing Copperbelt Strategic Information Advisor, Senior Strategic Information Advisor , the Digital Health Systems Manager, and the Communications Advisor in the Lusaka office to implement a plan for ensuring project activities and successes in the Copperbelt Region are based on evidence and successfully shared with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation of the ZAM-Heath Activity Monitoring and Evaluation plan (AMELP) in the Central and Copperbelt regions;
• Support data management, data utilization and reporting in the private sector facilities and pharmacies on the Central and Copperbelt;
• Support ZAM-Health technical teams to report into, and use, the ZAM-Health project database;
• Analyze and format data to tell a specific story through data visualization and infographics;
• Support efforts to ensure private sector ownership and use of the various digital health tools supported by ZAM-Health;
• Generate, analyze and interpret data that resonates with key stakeholders;
• Develop and submit periodic progress reports by respective project area, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, partners, and other key stakeholders;
• Participate and contribute to the write up of quarterly reports, annual work plan and other reports as well as participate in various internal and external meeting;
• Facilitate and oversee the use and maintenance of SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems in designated sites within the region; assist in resolving problems related to SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems implementation; and provide SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems coaching and mentoring as required to the private sector partners;
• Collaborate with the Provincial Health Information staff to ensure data that goes into DHIS2 and SMARTCARE TDBs are submitted and aggregated;
• Support efforts to promote Collaborative, Learning, and Adaptation (CLA) Activities;
• Be an active member of the Strategic Information team led by the Strategic Information Senior Advisor;
• Implement JSI’s Accountability Framework and Code of Conduct, and adhering to JSI’s policies on fraud management; and
• Any other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required in Development studies, Demography, Multimedia, Journalism, Communications, Marketing and Advertising, Public Health or related field of study;
• At a minimum, the Strategic Information Advisor should have at least two (2) years of experience generating, analyzing, interpreting and presenting data;
• Demonstrated work experience in data management—including advanced knowledge of SMARTCARE and/or other digital health systems in use in the private sector facilities — and management information systems;
• Demonstrated work experience with PEPFAR-funded projects, preferably HIV-related projects;
• Previous experience with USG reporting requirements and procedures;
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize, solve problems creatively, and work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment with local and remote team members;
• Previous experience working with private sector stakeholders in Zambia is a bonus;
• Experience in using data visualization software is preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and strong interpersonal skills are essential;
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English required; and
• Ability to travel within Zambia required.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested candidates should complete an application with this LINK. Please note that you do not need to apply if you don’t meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
JSI – R & T is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D
JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.



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Job Info
Job Category: Computer/ IT jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 26 October 2022
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 14-10-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 14-10-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 14-10-2066
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