Adviser - Health Monitoring & Evaluation - Abt Associates

 

Job Description

• Do you want to help strengthen the systems for the delivery of Primary Health Care (PHC) services for the people of Timor-Leste?  
• Do you have significant program and technical experience in strengthening public sector monitoring and evaluation systems? 
• We are looking for a long-term Adviser – Health Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) to support the Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Health (MoH) to develop and implement their M&E strategy through the development of an M&E Health Sector Strategic Plan     
• Join the Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) on a 12 month contract (with possible extension), international ARF position, based in Dili, Timor-Leste 

The Opportunity
We are seeking a long-term Adviser - Health M&E to join our Health team and contribute to the MoHs development and implementation of the revised Health strategy. This newly created role will bring highly technical M&E expertise and prioritise the development of the M&E Strategic Plan for the health sector for 2022 to 2030. This will also include preparing the roadmap, tools, and facilitation for implementation of the Strategic Plan at national and sub-national levels. In addition, the Adviser will utilise strong stakeholder management and Advisory skills to work with the relevant MoH team to support other M&E activities identified. 

The Adviser will join the PHD Health team which is expanding rapidly in order to respond to the Health redesign implementation; and in addition, work with and benefit from the support of the PHD Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) team. The Adviser will be based in Dili, Timor-Leste working predominantly from the MoH office with periodic travel to the municipalities, making this a rewarding post for someone wanting to focus their passion for development and MEL for sustainable impact a grass roots level. 

What’s Involved
Key components of your role will include: 

• Reviewing current M&E guideline and the state of M&E implementation in health sector 
• Developing a comprehensive and costed health sector M&E Strategic Plan 
• Reviewing and developing practical guidelines for the implementation of the M&E 
• Reviewing and revising key national health indicators and current data collection methods – including indicators for COVID-19, gender equality and disability 
• Facilitating coordination with relevant Directorates and Municipal Health Services and health facilities in the definition of indicators for performance-based financing 
• Training, mentoring and capacity building for MoH and other key stakeholders on M&E Strategic Plan implementation 
• Planning and discussing mechanism for Client Satisfaction Survey – in consultation with other partners 
• Developing tools and indicators to measure health institutions performance based on the organic law and the Ministerial Diploma. 

About You 
We are seeking an individual who will bring:  

• Advanced degree in Health or evaluation research, statistics and epidemiology, or a related field. 
• Significant program experience relevant to strengthening public sector monitoring and evaluation system, with experience in the Asia Pacific region (including Timor- Leste) desirable but not critical. 
• Substantial technical expertise in designing, managing and implementing results-based M&E activities, processes and systems, and capacity building approaches, relevant to the health sector.  
• Demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation of health program activities; with technical expertise in designing and field testing a diverse array of data collection instruments, processes and systems, including health monitoring and evaluation within the community 
• Excellent data analytical skills and interpretation, with ability to write clearly and concisely, and sound quantitative skills (managing, analysing and interpreting data) 
• Proven results in effecting change in health service delivery, including using M&E to link health system with communities 
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build, maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders in a complex environment. 

The Program
PHD supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development.’ Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary healthcare, basic education and social protection. 

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026. 

Further Information & How to Apply
Please submit your application online via https://egpy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience//job/101580/, the Careers Page of the Abt Associates website www.abtassociates.com/careers, including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading. 
We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Closing Date:  Sunday, 27 March (11 pm Dili Time)  

About Us 

Abt Associates a mission-driven, global leader with a proven track record in complex program implementation in the international development sector. We offer bold solutions and technical excellence in Health, Economic Growth, Governance, Research & Evaluation, Environment & Energy, Gender Equality & Social Inclusion. Working with our many partners, we have driven measurable social impact for more than 55 years, to achieve our mission of improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. We operate in remote and challenging environments and employ more than 3,700 staff in over 50 countries. For more information about us and what we do, visit our website at www.abtassociates.com 

 

Equity 

Abt Associates values individuality and celebrates difference with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, racial equity and inclusion. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, skills and knowledge, so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. 

 

Safeguarding 

We are deeply committed to safeguarding, to protect and prevent harm and abuse to individuals we work for and who work for us. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, child abuse, sexual abuse or exploitation in any form, and expect everyone to be treated with respect and dignity.