Job description: under this objective will also support the accelerated connection of more Nigerian homes, businesses, and institutions to electricity… (MEARL) Job category : Management R&D, project management Industries : Social, public and human services Employment…

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Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:14:21 GMT

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Job description: Overview

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will provide technical leadership and strategic direction for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities for various BMGF funded RMNCH projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in Nigeria. Jhpiego will be providing technical assistance to implementation states with funding from BMGF through TA Connect to implement a technical assistance project for layering high impact interventions.

on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in Bauchi and Nasarawa. The program’s goal is to contribute significantly to ending preventable maternal and child deaths in Nigeria. The two-year project will commence in December 2023 and will be implemented in Bauchi and Nasarawa states of Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with Project Director and state stakeholders support baseline and end-line assessments, and all monitoring for process and outcome evaluations.
• Develop and oversee data flow pattern for country level program that will ensure timely data collection, reporting, and use.
• Supervise and mentor MERL officers.
• Coordinate and standardize M&E activities with three other implementing states.
• Contribute results reporting to TA Connect and ARC by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership and direction on M&E to ensure the project technical and financial integrity to achieve program goal and corresponding objectives and targets.
• Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with Nigeria national health guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems.
• Lead efforts to monitor and evaluate project interventions, document results and provide feedback to stakeholders to guide decision-making.
• Lead efforts to utilize training monitoring systems to track and monitor trainers and participants at training events to facilitate follow-up and recordkeeping.
• Utilize the training data collected to inform strategic decision-making and project planning.
• Conduct targeted evaluations, including design, data collection, management and analysis
• Assist with coordination of operations research and quality analysis of operations research data.
• Ensure quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine data quality audits.
• Cultivate strategic M&E relationships and alliances with other malaria care and treatment projects and represent M&E activities in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
• Ensure relevant data is entered into JADE, Jhpiego’s organization-wide performance management system designed to capture, analyze, and disseminate project data.
• Promote and support the dissemination of project information among the project team.
• Ensure that resources for implementation of M&E activities are available.
• Work with project and financial staff to prepare work plans and project budgets and track progress of project activities and budgets.
• Coordinate all M&E capacity-building activities with project staff, implementing partners and facility staff.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international public health, demography, statistics, social sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluating large, multi-year international health sector development programs
• Proven expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies, operations research, health management information systems, reporting, data quality assessments, data analysis and presentation.
• Demonstrable analytical skills and experiences to identify and evaluate best practices and state-of-the-art approaches to be utilized by the project.
• Demonstrated strong management, coordination, teamwork and planning skills with proven ability to function effectively with multiple host-country counterparts in both the public and NGO sectors.
• M&E experience in maternal and child health care.
• Familiarity with Nigeria health management information system and other national M&E systems.
• Previous direct supervisory experience of professional and support staff.
• Proven expertise in providing technical assistance.
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in national programs and technical staff.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple projects/tasks, short deadlines, competing deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
• Ability to interact with established networks of senior level international health professionals, donors, universities and other partners.
• Appreciation for socio-cultural differences in countries, preferably having lived and worked in one or more low resource settings.
• Awareness of, sensitivity to, and experience in working in multiple socio-economic settings and with multi-cultural staff and groups.
• Ability to develop productive working relationships with counterparts in other agencies and organizations worldwide.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, including demonstrated technical writing skills for publication preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse international teams.
• Strong technical skills, including ability to process and analyze data using one or more statistical software packages, including at least one of the following: SPSS, Epi-Info, Stata, MS Access.
• Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to travel nationally.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:39:54 GMT

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Job description: Evaluation Research Director – Health & Social Care

The Company:
We are working with a global agency who are renowned for delivering high end evaluation and research within the health and social care arena. This team has grown over the last few years and consists of a vibrant and entrepreneurial team of researchers, evaluators, economists and policy experts. It is a highly commercial and entrepreneurial environment where you will be given the platform and support to grow this area surrounded by a supportive and knowledgeable team.

The Opportunity:
They are looking for an Evaluation Director to help grow and generate new business within this team. You will be heavily involved in the strategic direction of the team and the technical direction of the team’s work. You will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating large-scale policy and programme evaluations along with health economics and strategy projects.

You will be involved in business development directing and winning proposals and pursuing other avenues for further growth outside of the normal area including new markets and potentially working with the European Commission.

It is a unique opportunity and you will be fully immersed in a team that is involved in public policy relating to public institutions and providing these organisations with insight based on large scale evaluations on how to strengthen their delivery and programmes.

About You:
You will be an evaluation expert operating at director level, you will be a proven business winner in the area of health and social care. You will have experience driving new business and developing ideas relating to policy and healthcare. You can come from a consulting background or an agency setting. You will be well versed at leading on large bids for policy and programme evaluations. You will have the experience and intellectual curiosity to grow this area with a collaborative team. You will also be experienced at developing and helping build on other team members’ skill-set within the area of evaluation.

Salary & Benefits:
£70,000 – £85,000 per annum, depending on experience and skill-set plus an award winning set of benefits and the oppoertunity to be involved in an environment which is highly commercial and entrepreneurial!

This role offers hybrid working from a London office 3 days a week and the rest from home

Contact: Abi Blank to find out more about the role and the agency in greater detail.

Hasson Associates welcomes applications from everyone. Together we are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and diverse workplace, ensuring people with a disability, neurodiversity, impairment, mental or physical health conditions can access and progress in employment. Your CV will be considered purely based on the potential that you’ll bring to the role. Please let us know if there are any adjustments needed to make your interview/screening process as seamless and comfortable as possible.

Established in 2008, we are one of the UK’s most successful and independent recruitment consultancies with industry recognition, becoming the first choice for permanent and interim Market Research and Insight recruitment for agency and client-side companies. Hasson Associates comprises seven dedicated experts with comprehensive knowledge, experience, and networks within market research, insight, and analysis. Providing a bespoke service to both clients and candidates, we pride ourselves on being a unique boutique consultancy focusing on service and delivery rather than volume.

Expected salary: £70000 – 85000 per year

Location: London

Job date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 04:20:35 GMT

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Job description: Company description FHI 360 is an international nonprofit working to improve the health and well-being of people in the United States and around the world.

Job Ad & Profile Description

Position : Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

Job Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director will provide leadership and technical guidance to the program team on all monitoring, evaluation, and learning-related issues. Under the direction of the Chief of Party and in close collaboration with the technical leads, the MEL Director will be responsible for the design, implementation and quality of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of the project. This includes leading and supervising the activity learning agenda, data management systems, data quality, data dissemination and use as well as any technical assistance and capacity development of program staff and health system staff with the aim to improve quality of routine and programmatic data. They will provide strategic direction for a robust learning agenda for continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptation during the life of the project. They will serve as the primary point of contact for establishing and managing an evaluation and monitoring system responsive to USAID reporting and learning requirements. The position will be based in Abuja and will report to the Chief of Party. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project and the selection of final applicant is subject to USAID approval.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s monitoring and reporting activities across multiple states in Nigeria, including development of the project’s results framework and Performance Monitoring Plan; development and monitoring of project indicators; oversight of routine data collection and data management; data quality assessments (DQA); synthesis and analyses of data and presentation of project lessons and results; and reporting, both internally and externally as required/needed.
• Lead the design and implementation of the project’s evaluation activities (as applicable), including periodic reviews, performance evaluations (baseline, midline, endline), outcome and impact evaluations.
• Guide and maintain relevant protocols, SOPs, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports pertaining to monitoring, evaluation, and learning; ensure that these all adhere to FHI 360 and international policies and standards; and ensure that they remain technically and ethically sound.
• Oversee a team of MEL staff for the project and ensure clear roles and responsibilities and lines of communication are maintained amongst the team members. This includes conducting performance management and professional development of direct reports and of the entire MEL team, i.e., provision of constructive feedback, ongoing coaching, and career support, as needed and appropriate. Foster teamwork and collaboration within the MEL team and across project teams.
• Develop and oversee implementation of strategies for capacity strengthening (as needed) of staff, implementing partners, government counterparts, and other stakeholders in MEL systems/tools, data management, health informatics, data analysis and use for program planning and improvements, and other priority areas/skills.
• Ensure the quality and timely preparation and submission of workplans, data sets, progress reports, and papers summarizing project results and evidence, and other deliverables, as required. This includes ensuring effective data analysis/interpretation and data use to inform management decision-making, support quality improvement efforts, and contribute to broader learning.
• Ensure the quality of data collected to measure project performance and results, through proper ongoing data management, SOPs for data flow and Quality Assurance, periodic Data Quality Audits (DQAs), and adequate orientation/training of staff, partners, and beneficiaries at all levels of the project.
• Champion project learning across project, sub-partner and MOH partners. Find and implement innovative ways to encourage collaborative learning.
• Manage and oversee multiple data systems to efficiently collect, link and analyze data at the individual, provider and health facility level using a variety of platforms. Ensure high-quality project data are collected and managed in a way that maximizes their use for project learning.
• Oversee and contribute to operational research, implementation science and embedded or partner studies. Lead or contribute to knowledge products arising from project learning including developing policy or technical briefs, presentations, webinars, training materials, manuscripts, blogs, etc.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of complex scope and require in depth evaluation of issues and assessment of intangible factors.
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies to select methods and techniques for obtaining results.
• Decisions made generally affect overall success of functional, division or company operations.
• Problems encountered are complex, highly varied and require considerable judgment to obtain results.
• Erroneous decisions may result in critical delay(s) in schedules.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Provides direct supervision of a team of MEL staff including in offices across multiple states in Nigeria.
• Reports to the Chief of Party.

Required profile for job ad : Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project/research management and MERL, CLA, and knowledge management, particularly around RMNCH+N+M programs.
• Excellent and demonstrated project/research management and technical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent and demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence, motivate, negotiate and work well with others.
• Ability to exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices and policies related to specialized technical area of expertise.
• Proven ability to ensure that budgets, schedules, and performance requirements are met.
• Excellent and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication and analytical skills in English.

Education:

• Master’s degree or its equivalent in public health evaluation or Social Sciences,
• Statistics or any related field.
• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12+ years of experience working on MEL for donor-funded health projects, preferably those involving health systems strengthening, capacity strengthening and/or RMNCH+N+M, including 8+ years of leadership, strong business acumen and/or line management experience.
• Strong familiarity with USAID health and capacity strengthening programming.
• Knowledgeable on reporting procedures, best practices, guidelines, and tools for MEL of health projects.
• Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and study results.
• Strong communication abilities, including communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience using quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods, mixed methods, and MEL practices to answer program learning and evaluation questions and to inform adaptive management.
• Proven experience working with and building the capacity of Ministries of Health (MoH) and understanding of MoH systems at national and sub-national levels.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with IPs, donors and host country partners and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of and experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, writing, and oral presentation skills in English
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 30%

Job criteria for job ad : Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director Job category :

Management

R&D, project management
Industries :

Associative activities

Social, public and human services
Employment type :

Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract
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Expected salary:

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:44:00 GMT

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Job description: 1910 Genetics is the only company that has built a synergistic, dual-purpose small and large molecule platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI), computation, and biological automation to design drug-like molecules better, faster, and cheaper than traditional approaches.

Based in the Seaport District of Boston, 1910 Genetics is a Series A stage biotechnology startup that was founded in 2018 and is backed by prestigious investors, including M12-Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Sam Altman – the CEO of OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT), Playground Global, Y Combinator, New Ventures Funds (Scientia Ventures), and many others.

At 1910 Genetics, we first establish an understanding of the molecular basis of disease to the granularity at which the world understands sickle cell anemia. This understanding centers biology as our North Star and drives our integration of artificial intelligence (AI), computation, and biological automation to accelerate the design of small molecule and protein therapeutics.

Recent advances in computational technologies have placed historically “undruggable” targets within therapeutic reach. But at 1910 Genetics, we often say “Biology is King,” meaning that computational technologies are only impactful in drug discovery when driven by experimental biology. Our platforms’ scale and breadth empower us to be therapeutic area-agnostic with programs ranging from neuroscience and immunology to infectious disease and oncology, to name a few.

1910 Genetics is the only company that has built a synergistic, dual-purpose small and large molecule platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI), computation, and biological automation to design drug-like molecules better, faster, and cheaper than traditional approaches.

Based in the Seaport District of Boston, 1910 Genetics is a Series A stage biotechnology startup that was founded in 2018, and is backed by prestigious investors including M12-Microsoft’s Venture Fund, Sam Altman – the CEO of OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT), Playground Global, Y Combinator, New Ventures Funds (Scientia Ventures), and many others.

THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Search & Evaluation would be a core member of the Business Development team and would blend a strong scientific background with an impressive track record of sell-side Search & Evaluation experience that has resulted in transformative strategic partnerships for biotech companies who are selling platforms, technologies, drug assets, etc. to pharmaceutical companies.

The ideal individual would partner with all scientific and technical teams at 1910 Genetics (AI Research, ML Engineering, Software Engineering, Computational Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacology, Preclinical Development) to extract the key differentiation of 1910’s platforms, develop it into a coherent narrative, position it in the ever-evolving AI for drug discovery competitive landscape, and strategically sell 1910’s platforms to stakeholders of any audience (scientists, business executives, etc.)

Ideally you have…

• Ph.D., M.D., or combined MD/PhD in the life sciences is required
• Minimum of 5 years of Search & Evaluation experience in a Sell-Side Business Development Role that requires selling platforms, technologies, drug assets to pharmaceutical companies
• A strong deal sheet that demonstrates a track record of identifying, evaluating, structuring, negotiating, closing, and executing sell-side BD deals with biopharma companies
• Minimum of 3 years of Drug Discovery & Development and experience in the biopharma industry
• Experience working in a biotech startup is ideal
• Beyond expertise in Search & Evaluation, exposure to other aspects of the end-to-end sell-side BD process, including but not limited to: deal structuring, negotiations, transactions, closing, and alliance management
• Superior written and spoken communication skills that is required to credibly sell novel platforms and technologies to biopharma partners
• Excited about working in a resource-constrained startup environment that provides ample opportunity for accelerated career growth

Expected salary:

Location: Boston, MA

Job date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:45:28 GMT

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Job description: , and are now active in more than 80 countries. The opportunity Plan International Nigeria, as part of its commitment to improving the… effectively with multiple counterparts in private, public and NGO sectors. Strong understanding of gender transformative data…

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Location: Yola, Adamawa State

Job date: Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:24:19 GMT

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Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9725

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 68974.7 to $ 86218.38 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Evaluation Services Team in the Senior Analyst, Operational Policies and Programs position. In this role, you will play a key role in the oversight, strategic planning, delivery and reporting of the evaluation function and will serve as an internal expert in program evaluation and evaluation standards, providing advisory services to policy and program clients.

This is a temporary position for a duration of 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Provide independent, expert program evaluation advice to support business line managers’ and senior management’s ability to design and deliver programs and achieve outcomes.
• Act as an advisor on program evaluation to inform the development of memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and other corporate deliverables.
• Manage deliverables across all phases of an evaluation project (plan, conduct, report, dissemination, and closeout phases), and provide guidance to support the business lines’ completion of management response and action plans.
• Support program leads to produce evaluation reports, including recommendations for senior management, intended to influence policy and program changes.
• Collaborate with evaluation staff to support evaluation projects, including work conducted by internal evaluation staff and external consultants.
• Provide expert advice to support team leads and the Senior Manager, Evaluation Services, on strategic corporate projects to advance the evaluation function, in line with best practices and/or to support innovation.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in economics, sociology, psychology, political science, program administration, business administration, statistics, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience leading program evaluation, research or other projects, particularly providing guidance to others, including external consultants and colleagues, to achieve results.
• Experience with research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques to enhance PowerPoint presentations, PowerBI or Microsoft Excel.
• Theoretical and specialized knowledge of standards and best practices relevant to evaluation activities and functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of logic models and Treasury Board guidelines on evaluations.

It would be great if you also had:

• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or postgraduate degree/certificate in public policy, program administration, program evaluation or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Posting closing date: Note, the comeptition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

Expected salary:

Location: Calgary, AB

Job date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:15:32 GMT

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Job description: Job Requisition ID: 9725

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 68974.7 to $ 86218.38 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

At CMHC, the work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to realize a future where everyone in Canada has a home that they can afford and meets their needs.

Our people are second to none. We lean in with courage, band together as a community and try new things to make a lasting impact on housing from coast to coast to coast.

Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee:

• 3 weeks of accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support in your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more – because when you thrive, we thrive.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment with Employee Resource Groups and more.
• A hybrid work model that lets you balance working from home and nurturing in-person connections by coming into your region’s office at a minimum of 4 times a month.

About the role

Join the Evaluation Services Team in the Senior Analyst, Operational Policies and Programs position. In this role, you will play a key role in the oversight, strategic planning, delivery and reporting of the evaluation function and will serve as an internal expert in program evaluation and evaluation standards, providing advisory services to policy and program clients.

This is a temporary position for a duration of 12 months.

What you’ll do:

• Provide independent, expert program evaluation advice to support business line managers’ and senior management’s ability to design and deliver programs and achieve outcomes.
• Act as an advisor on program evaluation to inform the development of memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and other corporate deliverables.
• Manage deliverables across all phases of an evaluation project (plan, conduct, report, dissemination, and closeout phases), and provide guidance to support the business lines’ completion of management response and action plans.
• Support program leads to produce evaluation reports, including recommendations for senior management, intended to influence policy and program changes.
• Collaborate with evaluation staff to support evaluation projects, including work conducted by internal evaluation staff and external consultants.
• Provide expert advice to support team leads and the Senior Manager, Evaluation Services, on strategic corporate projects to advance the evaluation function, in line with best practices and/or to support innovation.

What you should have:

• An undergraduate degree in economics, sociology, psychology, political science, program administration, business administration, statistics, or a related field.
• A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience leading program evaluation, research or other projects, particularly providing guidance to others, including external consultants and colleagues, to achieve results.
• Experience with research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Knowledge of data visualization techniques to enhance PowerPoint presentations, PowerBI or Microsoft Excel.
• Theoretical and specialized knowledge of standards and best practices relevant to evaluation activities and functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of logic models and Treasury Board guidelines on evaluations.

It would be great if you also had:

• Credentialed Evaluator (CE) or postgraduate degree/certificate in public policy, program administration, program evaluation or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Posting closing date: Note, the comeptition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:33:02 GMT

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Job description: Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) Assistant

Corpus Christi

AAI is actively looking for a Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officer (PEBLO) Assistant. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an administrative assistant for Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Officers (PEBLOs) and Deployability Coordinators (DCs) involved in the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) program, Disability Evaluation System (DES), Limited Duty (LIMDU) program, and Temporary Disability Retirement Listings (TDRL). The individual will perform various clerical and administrative duties, such as the initiation and processing of health care forms, documents, medical documentation and reports used in the placement of service members on LIMDU or the referral of patients to the DES or Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)patient administration. As part of this objective, the PEBLO Assistant position will support PEBLOs and DCs assigned to NMRTCCC, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Fort Worth (NMRTUFW), and the San Antonio Detachment in administrative functions related to the processing of LIMDU and DES cases. Furthermore, the PEBLO Assistant may also support PEBLOs in processing DES cases initiated through Army and Air Force medical providers or PEBLOs through the NMRTCCC area of responsibility (AOR), as determined by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).

This position is located at the Operational Force Readiness Department, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Corpus Christi, TX, and San Antonio Detachment San Antonio, TX. The purpose of this order is to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the command. The primary objective is to provide contractor services and deliverables through administrative services performed at NMRTCCC and the subordinate commands of NMRTUFW, NMRTU Kingsville, and the San Antonio Detachment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive telephone calls, emails, or visitors and assist as required.
• Receive and review all incoming/outgoing correspondence (written or electronic communications, etc.) accurately determining the nature of request and routing correspondence appropriately.
• Updates LIMDU SMART, VTA, and any necessary local trackers related to LIMDU and DES
• Retrieve, copy, and file documents into official medical records. May be required to locate medical documentation such as narrative summaries, referral entries, and results for placement into case files.
• Provide and initiate medical forms for customers.
• Schedule appointments (to include medical, Compensation, and Pension (C&P) exams as well as local medical evaluation boards).
• Assist in the scheduling of appointments for LIMDU patients within the NMRTCCC AOR.
• Assist with the proper assembly of MEB case files (MEB packages and/or TDRL exams)
• Uploads documents into the appropriate Government tracking systems.
• Forwards completed MEB, and TDRL packages to required offices per regulatory procedures.
• Dispositions case files IAW Military Records Information Management System requirements and procedures.
• Using instructions provided by military departments or VA offices, revises patient handouts, training documents, checklists, operating procedures, or other office continuity document as needed.
• Attends Deployability Coordinator and Temporary Limited Duty (TEMPO) meetings as required.
• Assists in the training of DCs, medical providers, and tenant commands on LIMDU and DES as required.
• Performs other administrative duties supporting the Operational Force Readiness Department including medical records filing, retrieval, and research or review.

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES:

• Ability to prioritize competing work interests that are all high priority, recognizing the different motivations of the internal and external customers, and the ability to balance and communicate the needs of each, while maintaining operations according to pertinent policies and guidelines.
• Skill to communicate both orally and in writing in order to gather information, present recommendations and assist customers, both internal and external with procedures and options concerning the Medical Board, accompanied by the ability to exercise compassion and diplomacy at all times, including emergency and difficult situations that generate various types of stress and emotions.
• Assist with ongoing training, instruction, and technical and non-technical advice to physicians, other MTF staff, and the outlying Navy Medicine Readiness Training Unit. Ability to prioritize competing work interests that are all high priority, recognizing the different motivations of the internal and external customers, and the ability to balance and communicate the needs of each, while maintaining operations according to policy and guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the military medical/physical disability processing systems regarding active duty and reserve personnel as well as veterans’ health/retirement/benefits and the ability to apply an extensive body of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures relating to military personnel in order to explain to service members the significance of the accurate completion of forms and that they understand the meaning of the statements they provide.
• Knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, the military organizational structures, protocols, and details regarding related matters and their relationships in order to perform required tasks.
• Knowledge of the automated IDES Veteran’s Tracking Application (VTA) database, as well as knowledge of AHLTA and HAIMS electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, and physiology, procedures, major diseases, and injuries, as well as medical records. Knowledge of the meaning and spelling of medical terminology relating to clinic procedures and tests to screen patients, schedule appointments, and check records for inclusion of current test results.
• Knowledge of locally established program objectives, priorities, and practices requiring extended experience to initiate, plan, and coordinate a series of interrelated clerical activities.
• Knowledge of TDRLs and required forms and procedures in order to complete necessary clerical support and scheduling of reevaluation appointments IAW the Service Headquarters and PEB requirements.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for HIPAA, Freedom of Information Act, and Privacy Act and directives issued by competent authorities, and the ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding discussions, and written material, within the MTF.
• Knowledge required to prepare/draft routine email messages and be familiar with official message traffic related to placement on MEB/LIMDU for referral to the DES.
• Must be completely trained and have a strong understanding of the following word processing and software types including but not limited to: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access), CHCS, AHLTA, EWSR, DEERS, TIPS, Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), MHS GENESIS, LIMDU SMART, TRICARE, and Network Referral Systems. Must have knowledge of medical facility services, referral management protocols, types of patients and procedures, general knowledge of medical terminology, medical diseases, and diagnosis in order to communicate with patients, providers, medical offices, and support staff.
• Knowledge of all aspects of general clerical duties including but not limited to: proper phone procedures, data entry, filing system, medical documentation protocols, quality control and proofing, and working in a fast-paced medical environment capable of multitasking and providing excellent customer service. Knowledge of basic computer skills, including the ability to type on a computer/word processor at 40 words per minute (wpm) the ability to perform moderate physical tasks to reach, bend, and lift files and documentation, and being comfortable sitting for long periods.

UNIQUE MILITARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS/PROCEDURES:

• The employee shall use the Disability Counseling Guide for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Liaison Officers (PEBLO) as guidance for administrative support.
• The Government will provide basic military health care principles and practices, PEBLO, MEB, TDRL, and DES training.
• The Government will provide training for various information systems (i.e., Veteran’s Tracking Application (VTA), Disability Evaluation System-Information Technology Initiative (DES-ITI), Computerized Informatics Branch (CIB) and Defense Travel System (DTS)). Preliminary training and access will be provided by the Government during the in-processing activities. After completion of the training, the individual will be required to independently use the Government computer system. Competency is at the sole discretion of the Government.

About AAI

AAI is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cyber security, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management, and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. AAI is a VA CVE-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), SBA-certified Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) with offices in Hampton Roads Virginia, Montgomery, AL, Washington DC, and Atlanta.

Fully qualified candidates are welcome to apply directly on our website at: https://aaionline.us/.

Our benefits include:

• Paid Federal Holidays
• Robust Healthcare and Dental Insurance Options
• 401a plan
• 401k plan
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

AAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law. Pending guidance from the Safer Federal Workforce, employees may in the future be required to provide evidence of COVID-19 vaccination or request and receive approval for a medical or religious exemption.

Expected salary: $19.14 per hour

Location: Austin, TX

Job date: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:29:55 GMT

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