Sr Advisor Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL)

Jhpiego a global leader in public health is dedicated to saving lives improving health and transforming futures through innovative health solutions. By collaborating with governments health experts and communities we build sustainable health systems that ensure a healthier future for women and families. Whether providing life-saving care during childbirth or training midwives to support newborns we are revolutionizing healthcare delivery particularly for the worlds most vulnerable populations.

In India Jhpiego partners with national and state governments across various states providing technical assistance in family planning maternal and child health human resources for health and non-communicable diseases. Our programs are funded by UNICEF WHO the University of Manitoba the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Childrens Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) MSD for Mothers and other esteemed donors.

The Sr Advisor -MERL will be responsible for designing implementing and managing Monitoring Evaluation Research and Strategic Information systems for large-scale HIV and public health programs aligned with donor priorities (PEPFAR CDC HRSA GFATM) and national priorities (NACO SACS MoHFW). The role requires proven expertise in strengthening digital health platforms ensuring high-quality data for program decision-making and providing technical assistance to government and implementing partners. This position will report to Country Lead MERL.

Strategic Leadership & Frameworks

• Lead the design and implementation of national and sub-national M&E and SI frameworks aligned with PEPFARtargets and epidemic control strategies.
• Establish governance frameworks and performance monitoring plans (PMPs) to track donor and programmatic goals/objectives
• Ensure alignment of National M&E systems with global health standards and policies.
• Work closely with the surveillance division at National level

Data Systems & Digital Innovation

• Oversee the rollout and integration of national digital health systems (e.g. SOCH HMIS ICTC ART tools).
• Work and develop the cascade base State level Targets in the Target setting tool
• Develop and manage real-time dashboards KPIs and data visualization tools to inform decision-making.

Data Quality & Use

• Implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) CPQI and data verification mechanisms across programs.
• Build institutional and sub-national capacity in data collection reporting and analysis.
• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights that influence national and donor policies.

Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

• Provide training mentorship and technical assistance to national state and district health teams.
• Strengthen government and partner organizations capacity in MER indicators data governance and evidence-based planning.

Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement

• Collaborate with donor agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen health information systems.
• Serve as the SI point of contact for donor agencies and ensure timely accurate reporting.
• Foster strong relationships with national and international partners to align data priorities.

Compliance and Evidence Synthesis

• Compliance & ethics: Ensure all MERL activities comply with ethical principles country regulations donor requirements and Jhpiegos research and data compliance requirements.
• Evidence synthesis & translation: Lead the synthesis and translation of evidenceoversee high-quality publications field action reports conference outputs technical/policy briefs and research summariesto inform program improvement and policy.

• Masters degree in Statistics Public Health Epidemiology or related field (MBA in Finance Management preferred for strategic/program roles).
• 12 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation Strategic Information and data systems for HIV/AIDS and public health programs.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale health information system rollouts and digital health integration.
• Advanced skills in statistical analysis (SAS STATA GIS) and data visualization (Power BI Tableau).
• Extensive experience working with government and donor-funded projects
• Strong leadership change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer and offers highly dynamic and enabling work environment.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

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