| Job Title: MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING OFFICER | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Department: | MERL | Reports To: | HEAD, MONITORING EVALUATION RESEARCH AND LEARNING | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct Reportees: | Data Clerk | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Indirect Reportees: | All Staff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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About CEHURD The Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD) is a mainstream legal and human rights indigenous organization established 15 years ago to pioneer the justiciability of the right to health in Uganda and East Africa region. CEHURD advances social justice in health by addressing the social injustices, inequalities and health rights violations faced within the health system and other sectors which impact health outcomes for women, girls and other vulnerable populations. The organization focuses on health systems strengthening, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), Non-communicable diseases, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Communicable/infectious diseases, mental health and human rights, climate change and environmental justice and digital transformation. We advance health rights of vulnerable communities through tested approaches that include litigation, advocacy, research and empowerment aimed at realizing equitable health and human rights for all. We strongly believe that a more equal and just society enables individuals and communities to thrive and realize their full potential critical for sustainable development.
Job Purpose The MEL Officer will lead monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting functions for a TB/HIV project, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, and use to drive achievement of the 95-95-95 targets and TB care cascade outcomes. The role strengthens surveillance systems, supports contact tracing efforts, ensures accuracy of TB registers, and facilitates real-time data use for program decision-making for all interventions under the GC7 TASO/Global Fund Project which aims to support Uganda’s HIV and TB Reduction strategic plans. CEHURD is a sub-recipient (SR) under this project assigned to support access to HIV, TB, legal aid and other health services. The role provides technical oversight for implementing TB/HIV M&E systems, supports accurate and timely reporting on performance indicators including 95,95,95 HIV targets and strengthens TB contact tracing, case finding, CAST TB activities, and routine data quality improvement at facility and community levels.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Monitoring and Evaluation (30%) § Oversee implementation of the project’s M&E plan in line with national TB/HIV guidelines and donor requirements. § Maintain and improve routine data systems for TB, HIV, and TB/HIV integration (including DHIS2, TB, and facility registers). § Support facilities to consistently use standard tools for TB screening, diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and HIV care. § Lead implementation of the project’s M&E plan in accordance with Global Fund Cycle 7 TB/HIV guidance. § Track progress on key TB/HIV indicators, including TB case detection, treatment outcomes, HIV testing yield, viral suppression, and 95,95,95 cascade performance. § Ensure timely compilation, validation, and submission of routine reports (HMIS/DHIS2, GF modules, quarterly/annual performance reports). § Generate data visualisations, dashboards, and analytic summaries to support program performance reviews and decision-making. § Conduct routine DQA, onsite mentorship, and data verification to improve completeness, validity, accuracy, and consistency of TB/HIV data. § Implement GF DQA methodologies and maintain documentation for audits and performance reviews. § Lead quarterly facility data reviews and support continuous data cleaning cycles. 2. Data Collection and Analysis (25%) § Develop indicators, baselines and needs assessments of new projects and programs. § Support facilities to implement systematic TB contact identification, listing, and follow-up, ensuring correct documentation in contact tracing registers. § Monitor performance of community active TB case finding (CAST TB) activities, including screening outputs, presumptive TB identification, and linkage to diagnosis. § Lead TB data and register cleaning across all supported facilities ensuring accurate completion of presumptive TB registers, TB unit registers, IPT/TPT registers, and laboratory registers. § Validate alignment of facility TB data with DHIS2, Global Fund reporting tools, and district TB data. § Support the sharing of research findings with different stakeholders and audiences. 3. Reporting and Communication (20%) § Prepare comprehensive reports on MEL activities for internal and external stakeholders. § Communicate research outcomes and program impact effectively through presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals. § Create and manage platforms for staff to share experiences, lessons learned, and best practices. § Ensure research activities in adherence to ethical standards and guidelines, obtaining necessary approvals when required. § Oversee the observance of timely, quality, and accurate reporting for management reports, donor reports, and districts. 4. Program Support and Improvement (15%) § Assist the MERL Head in the collaboration of program teams to integrate MEL insights into program design and implementation. § Provide guidance on the utilization of research and evaluation findings for program improvement. § Support the development, implementation and monitoring of project work plans and budgets. § Draft program protocols and SOPs/guides to ensure effective implementation and management of programs. § Identify innovative approaches and best practices during the field visits and integrate them into project design and delivery. § Develop strategies for scaling up successful project innovation initiatives. 5. Capacity Building and Support (10%) § Support the capacity building efforts of program staff in MEL methodologies through training, mentorship, and professional development as well as digital reporting systems including DHIS2 and Global Fund information platforms § Support operational research, periodic surveys, and assessments related to TB/HIV cascade performance. § Document best practices, lessons learned, and innovations from contact tracing, CAST TB, and data quality improvement initiatives § Contribute to evidence generation for grant performance, reprogramming, and GF reviews. § Actively contribute to fundraising efforts by providing evidence-based data, research insights, and success stories to support grant proposals. Academic Qualifications: § Bachelor’s degree in any of these or related disciplines such as Social Sciences, public health, economics, statistics, development studies or any other related disciplines from a recognized University § Post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized institution is a requirement. Required Job related experience and knowledge: § At least 3 years of M&E experience in TB, HIV, or similar public health programs. § Strong knowledge of TB and HIV data tools (TB Unit Register, presumptive registers, HMIS 106a/b, ART registers). § Demonstrated experience in register cleaning, DQAs, cascade data analysis, and community TB interventions. § Proficiency in data analysis software (Excel, STATA, SPSS, PowerBI or similar). § Ability to train/mentor facility and community teams. Special Attributes: § Integrity, Honesty, Transparency and Accountability § Analytical and Critical Thinking § Flexibility to environment and people § Commitment to Continuous Learning § Ability to lead and manage teams § Commitment to equality, inclusion and non-discrimination § Result-oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines § Respect for individual diversity § Innovation and Creativity Competencies:
Key Relationships: Internal Relationships: § Head, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning § Program Officers § Program Heads § Directors § Other Department Heads and Staff External Relationships: § Grantees § Donors § External Evaluators § Research Partners § Academic Institutions |
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