Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Program Summary
The Learning Centre for Quality Management (LCQM) is a Centre of Excellence at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). As a regional hub for excellence, the LCQM is dedicated to strengthening healthcare systems across Southern Africa. With a focus on enhancing the quality of healthcare delivery, the Centre promotes evidence-based practices through capacity building, research, and knowledge management.
Collaborating with local and international partners, the LCQM fosters a sustainable, people centred approach to healthcare, addressing critical challenges within health systems and driving impactful solutions across the region.
With funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the LCQM is conducting research to evaluate the integration of health screening and chronic care services (HIV, NCDs, Mental Health, TB), alongside Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) services. This pilot initiative is being implemented in selected facilities in Rumphi and Nkhotakota by the Ministry of Health and its partners.
To achieve these, LQCM Project is inviting suitably and qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
Monitoring, Evaluation, Action and Learning Officer (MEAL)
Department : Learning Centre Research Unit
Responsible to : Principal Investigator
Type of contract : 2 year-fixed contract
Location : Lilongwe
Role Overview
The MEAL Officer will be responsible for the management, quality assurance, and reporting of all study data. This role will support effective monitoring and evaluation of study activities, strengthen health information systems, ensure data integrity, and support knowledge management and learning. The MEAL Officer will work collaboratively with the PI, Co-PI for research pillars, project administrator, study coordinators, national and district government officials, partners, facilities and community members to ensure effective and timely implementation of study activities.
Key Responsibilities
- The M&E Officer is responsible for systematic and continuous assessment of the progress and direction of all activities throughout the programme period • Develop an appropriate data management system in liaison with the Principal Investigators and Data Manager
- Work with the PIs, implementation and evaluation teams to ensure implementation in line with study protocol and required adjustments in implementation through data review
- Provide M&E leadership for pilot service integration implementation and evaluation, ensuring that activities are implemented according to schedule.
- Provide support to the DPPD and CMED to conduct integrated M&E supportive supervision.
- Develop and cost a service integration M&E Plan that specifies the overall approach to M&E activities and the monitoring and evaluation activities to be conducted. • Design a process monitoring system with full inclusion and participation of community members, and relevant field staff at the district and community level. Approaches may include community scorecards, the ten seeds technique, and Most Significant Change Assessment techniques.
- Participate in design of periodic on-demand thematic evaluations and highly focused research analyses that may include service integration ecosystem issues, social/institutional audits, and effectiveness of service integration strategies (baseline, periodic and endline).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and other reports as required and oversee the dissemination of reports to the relevant stakeholders
- Train programme staff in setting appropriate indicators, strategies for collecting, analysing data and the maintenance of spreadsheet databases with regular data input
- Liaise with HMIS Officers and Data Officer and Clerks at service delivery units.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Economics or related fields.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data management, or knowledge management in health programs or research institutions.
- Demonstrated experience with health information systems, data collection and analysis, and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated experience with establishing data base for research.
- Familiarity with health sector data reporting standards and M&E frameworks, particularly within academic or clinical environments.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong knowledge of IMS platforms, electronic health records (EHR), and related health data management systems.
- Excellent command of MS Office, particularly Excel, for data management and reporting.
- Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative M&E methodologies and frameworks.
Other Competencies:
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and confidentiality.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications including a cover letter, copies of relevant certificates and CV with names, emails, and contact of professional referees to:
The Registrar
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences,
Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus,
P/Bag 360,
Chichiri,
Blantyre 3.
Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw
Indicate position applied for on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions. Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 21st January 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Reference check shall be conducted to successful candidates.