• The position will be based at District HQ Patna as mentioned above and require close coordination with state program implementation team for roll out of newer contraceptives.
• Provide techno managerial support for data collection, analyses, interpretation for progress review, program performance and course correction through partnership with state government.
• Lead the process of developing a program management information system (PMIS) to document systematically all the program activities and progress of the program.
• Lead the process of conducting facility level assessments, capturing training data, monitoring quality of service delivery of two newer contraceptives and responsible for maintaining two datasets for the program-provider and client database.
• Develop FAQs and materials for facilitating the coaching and mentoring sessions for district health officials and facility level staffs for data recording processes, formats and analysis and understanding of data.
• Make frequent visits to health facilities, medical college and district Hospital to observe implementation of newer contraceptives, identify gaps and address challenges by all four districts.
• Responsible for developing processes for capturing client’s data for both Implant and MPA-SC clients through government sponsored helpline number. This analysis of client’s data from helpline will be helpful to conduct refresher training of providers and re-orientation of frontline workers for effective community mobilization.
• This position will also be responsible for conducting a mixed method study combining both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for answering some learning questions on understanding the implementation challenges, understanding exposure to awareness generation campaign, acceptability of the newer contraceptive method, duration of use, side effects experienced, level of satisfaction with the method and reasons for discontinuation.
• Support in providing monitoring dashboard to plan, organize, and participate in monthly and quarterly meetings with state and city NHM leadership teams to discuss the status of project implementation.
• Responsible for compiling data and results on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis for donor reporting.
• Any other task assigned by the organization and supervisor has to be accomplished.

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills using a statistical package (preferably Stata)
• Training and relevant practical experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods, including design, data collection, data quality assurance and analysis.
• Experience in managing and supervising a monitoring and evaluation team of data collectors preferred.
• Experience of working in online MIS and coordinate Information Technology activities
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively
• Interpersonal skills necessary for mentoring, organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• A team player with strong facilitation and mentoring skills.

COMPETENCIES:
• Drive Change and Innovation: act with urgency for continuous improvement and with a bias towards action; promote development of breakthrough solutions; embrace and advocate innovations that improve results; aggressively promotes the need for breakthrough improvements.
• Develop Others: give people challenging assignments to develop their capabilities; provide timely coaching, instruction and feedback, create an environment where failure is seen as an opportunity to learn; Coaches others and helps them develop their knowledge and skills; Give people authority to make decisions.
• Act with Long Term Perspective: take actions today to build a strong foundation for future success; identify and take advantage of emerging opportunities; keep PSI’s long-term goals.
• Manage Complexity: clarify issues in complex or ambiguous situations; balance competing priorities or goals; manage effectively in matrix organization; make timely decisions using available facts in ambiguous situations; make sense of inconsistent data; Keeps focused on key objectives and results when addressing the details of a situation.
• Influence Decisions & Actions: build support for recommendations and decisions; find common ground and mutual benefits to gain agreement and commitment; show enthusiasm, excitement and passion for goals. Identifies and communicates benefits to get agreement.