TMG is seeking a Research Analyst (Malawian Nationals Only) to conduct a Performance Evaluation of the Support for Service Delivery Project (SSDI) in Malawi to determine the effectiveness of the SSDI approach. The Support for Service Delivery Integration (SSD-I) is USAID Malawi's flagship health project. This project consists of three inter-related sector activities, namely SSD-I Services, SSD-I Communications and SSD-I Systems. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, SSD-I activities support the increased availability and quality of the Essential Health Package (EHP) services; reinforce health promotion and disease prevention among households; and strengthen elements of the health system to sustain effective EHP delivery. SSD-I's activities align with USAID/Malawi's Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) Development Objective (DO) 1 (Social Development Improved) and with cross-cutting Sub-Intermediate Results (SIR) 1 (Capacity of institutions improved) and SIR 2 (Positive behaviors adopted). SSD-I activities contribute directly to the Malawi Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP) 2011-2016. The estimated Period of Performance is 4 months.
Responsibilities:
She or he will support the evaluation team by managing and analyzing performance data from SSD-I sector partners and assist with the interpretation and communication of results. She or he must also have experience conducting public health evaluations. She or he will ensure that the methodology is structured to answer the key evaluation approaches, and will lead the design of reliable and valid tools, instruments, and evaluation approaches.
Requirements:
· A postgraduate degree,
· At least 8 years of experience and the requisite technical background to provide technical advice and hands-on abilities in evaluation.
· Knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques of both quantitative and qualitative data using SPSS, STATA or NVivo.
· Experience with geographic information systems and be able to assist the team to ensure that the evaluation is spatially referenced for inclusion into the Mission’s GIS.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as via e-mail torecruitment@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “Research Analyst– Malawi SSDI”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
· Brief cover letter that outlines how you meet the requirements
· Current CV/résumé with references.
