JSI Internship – Public Health Logistics Officer, due 11/4
Job Title: Internship – Public Health Logistics Officer
Posting Date: 10/03/2011
Deadline Date: 11/04/2011
Starting Date: 03/05/2012
Description: John Snow, Inc. (JSI), contractor for the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, a U.S. Government (USG) – funded global technical assistance project aimed at strengthening health supply chains in developing countries; and the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project, which assists developing countries in forecasting, quantifying, procuring and strengthening health supply chains for HIV/AIDS commodities, has been allocated funds through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to assist the Government of Zambia in the development and implementation of logistics systems required to procure and manage HIV/AIDS & other public health commodities. JSI is recruiting for an intern to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern will support monitoring and evaluation of projects including planning, data collection and analysis. S/he will work closely with the communications officer in producing the Logistics Newsletter for the Ministry of Health.
Specific Responsibilities
Monitoring & EvaluationEpisurveyor Cell Phone Data CollectionSupport the use of Episurveyor (a secure web based tool used for designing data collection forms, then download and fill them out on common mobile phones, and then upload and analyze the data in real-time). The tool will be used for routine M&E activities, surveys, and system assessments and evaluationsAssess the efficiency and effectiveness of the tool at collecting routine M&E data, system assessments and make recommendations to the M&E team on how to improve the processes of data collection and analysis.
M&E DatabaseWork with the M&E team to ensure that the newly created M&E database is functioning well and updated. Make recommendations to the M&E team on how to manage and make best use of the database.Work with M&E team to develop routine analysis and dissemination of data from database.
National Logistics Management Unit StatisticsPerform monthly quality checks on the national logistics statistics produced by the Public Health Data Officers and provide feedback on how to improve accuracy.
Time study Continue time study, which was initiated by previous interns, on how long it takes staff at SDP and district level to do monthly reporting for the various logistics systems.
Forecasting and quantificationConduct research on forecast accuracy from existing DELIVER and SCMS forecasting and quantification reports, and analysis reports on ARVs, HIV tests, lab commodities, family planning, malaria and essential medicines to document the overall analysis across commodity groups including lessons learned, what caused forecast inaccuracy, how to improve next forecasts and recommendations for action to be taken.
Communications Health Logistics Newsletter In liaison with communications officer, coordinate writing of the newsletter articles/statistics by technical staff based on the approved storylines.Support technical staff in generation of information for comic strips and review for submission to communications officer for submission to cartoonist.Work with designated technical staff and consultant (where required) to come up with a final draft.
Proofread and edit draft newsletter to ensure appropriate messaging, content as well as high quality production of newsletter.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in public health, international development, management or related field. Working towards a master’s degree in public health, international development, management or related field. Ability to work independently and take initiativeWillingness to learn and collaborate with othersStrong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsGood computer skills including and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Desirable: Experience in data management and analysis. Experience in process mapping, process consultation, or other relevant areas of organization development. Demonstrated experience living and working in a different culture.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 11/04/2011.
No phone calls please.Principals only please.
JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
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