Monitoring and Evaluation Officer- SAFEStart+ Project

PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing heath challenges.

Project Overview:
The SAFEStart+ project aims to scale up integrated elimination of vertical transmission (EVT) programs in comprehensive engagement countries and address specific barriers to EVT scale-up and validation in focused-activity countries. The project will disseminate innovations, successes, and lessons to peer countries to further increase adaptation and scale-up of evidence-based EVT approaches and advance regional policy, learning, and market-shaping interventions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Position Summary:
The MEL Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the monitoring, evaluation, research and learning activities of the SAFEStart+ project in Malawi. This role involves developing robust M&E systems, developing research protocols, conducting data collection and analysis, and facilitating learning and adaptive management processes. The MEL Officer will work closely with PATH Malawi, local health authorities, the project’s global M&E/research team, technical working groups, community advisory boards, and other stakeholders to ensure the effective monitoring and evaluation of project activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation System Development:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E plan for the SAFEStart+ project.
• Design and adapt M&E tools and methodologies to capture relevant data on EVT integration efforts.
• Establish data collection systems and processes to ensure accurate and timely data collection.

Research management Activities

• Develop research protocols and ensure timely approvals to the local IRB
• Support in the identification of suitable research partner to work
• Ensure research conducted is ethical and of high scientific standards

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Coordinate and conduct data collection activities, including surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
• Ensure data quality through regular data verification and validation processes.
• Analyze data to generate insights and inform project decision-making.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular M&E reports, including progress reports, impact assessments, and case studies.
• Significantly contribute to the development and implementation of annual workplans
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to share with stakeholders.
• Maintain an organized database of all M&E data and documentation.

Learning and Adaptive Management:

• Facilitate bi-annual pause and reflect meetings to review M&E data and discuss project progress with stakeholders.
• Co-create tailored adaptive learning plans based on identified gaps and opportunities for innovation.
• Support the dissemination of project findings and lessons learned to peer countries and regional partners.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and technical assistance to project staff, local health authorities, and other stakeholders on M&E processes and tools.
• Build the capacity of local partners to conduct M&E activities and use data for decision-making.

Collaboration and Coordination:

• Work closely with the Project Manager and other project staff to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
• Collaborate with PATH’s Global Market Access team to support market and supply chain assessments.
• Engage with technical working groups, community advisory boards, and other stakeholders to ensure effective M&E implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in public health or development projects.
• Strong understanding of M&E methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong background in HIV/Hepatitis programming in Malawi and or in the region
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., REDCap, SPSS, STATA, R, Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, healthcare providers, international team members and community leaders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an asset.

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