ZemiTek LLC is a Woman-Owned SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007 ZemiTek has provided technical assistance project management information technology (IT) knowledge management monitoring and evaluation training and learning development and institutional support services.

LEAP Program Description

Global Solutions Ventures (GSV) a joint-venture partnership between ZemiTek LLC and Dexis Consulting Group is implementing the Long-term Exceptional Technical Assistance Project (LEAP Global) a mechanism originally used by USAID to battle against infectious diseases such as malaria HIV/AIDS tuberculosis neglected tropical diseases and pandemic influenza. As of July 1 2025 LEAP Global transitioned to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). This initiative aims to address the complex human resource challenges faced by national infectious disease programs in the USA-supported countries.

The intervention of this project is to hire and embed technical expert advisors and subject matter experts within government entities. By directly embedding the technical expertise within the national programs LEAP provides long-term sustainable lifesaving support to empower host governments to lead and manage key aspects of their infectious disease portfolios and improve coordination between the U.S. Government and the host country.

About the Position

The U.S. Government through its foreign health assistance programs supports the Government of Madagascar to strengthen health systems improve disease surveillance and enhance the delivery of high-quality health services. This includes investments in malaria control and elimination maternal newborn and child health (MNCH) and global health security (GHS).

To maximize the impact of these investments the U.S. Embassy seeks to embed a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Technical Advisor within the Ministry of Health. The Advisor will support the Ministry of Health in carrying out life-saving humanitarian assistance (LHA) service delivery in full alignment with the new Presidential Executive Order (EO) directives. The Advisor will help to strengthen national capacity for data-driven decision-making improve program performance monitoring and ensure alignment of U.S. Governmentsupported activities with national priorities.

The purpose of this position is to provide high-level technical assistance and strategic guidance to the Ministry of Health and the U.S. Embassy health team on monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) related to malaria MNCH and global health security programs. The Advisor will serve as a bridge between the MOH and U.S. Government health teams to enhance the quality coordination and use of health data for program improvement and policy formulation.

Malaria Program (50%)

• Support the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) to strengthen surveillance monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Provide technical assistance in developing updating and implementing malaria M&E frameworks and indicators.
• Support data analysis and visualization to inform planning resource allocation and reporting to partners (e.g. PMI Global Fund).
• Build capacity of MOH and subnational staff in data quality assurance data use and reporting.
• Contributes to the development and review of annual malaria operational plans and reports.

Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) (20%)

• Provide M&E support to the Department of Family Health
• Strengthen routine health information systems for MNCH indicators ensuring data quality and completeness.
• Support harmonization of M&E frameworks across donors and national health programs.
• Support analysis and use of MNCH data to guide strategic decisions and program improvements.

Global Health Security (30%)

• Support the MOH and partners to strengthen health security monitoring especially surveillance and response systems.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of the International Health Regulations (IHR) core capacities.
• Provide M&E support for preparedness early warning and response activities for infectious disease threats.
• Contribute to periodic Joint External Evaluation (JEE) After-Action Reviews (AARs) and National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) monitoring.

Cross-Cutting Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in strengthening MOH data systems integration interoperability and use for decision-making.
• Support the development and implementation of M&E plans for U.S. Governmentsupported projects.
• Facilitate coordination between MOH departments donors and implementing partners on M&E-related matters.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reports for the U.S. Embassy Health Team.
• Support capacity building and mentoring MOH staff in monitoring evaluation and learning.

Reporting and Deliverables

Reporting:
The M&E Technical Advisor will:

• Report technically to the U.S. Embassy Health Office and administratively to the designated MOH supervisor.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with the U.S. Embassy Health Team and MOH leadership.
• The Advisor will provide a detailed monthly report to the U.S. Department of State at the end of each month. Additionally the Advisor may be required to submit additional reports at the discretion of the U.S. Department of State and LEAP Global. The format for reporting may be adjusted with concurrence from the COR.

Key Deliverables:

1. Annual M&E work plan aligned with MOH and U.S. Government priorities.
2. Quarterly technical reports summarizing activities findings and recommendations.
3. Capacity-building reports and training materials.
4. Analytical briefs and dashboards to inform policy and program decisions.
5. Contributions to MOH and donor reporting processes (e.g. PMI reports GHS updates).

• Advanced degree (Masters or higher) in Public Health Epidemiology Biostatistics or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in M&E preferably within malaria MNCH or global health security programs.
• Strong technical expertise in health information systems data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience working with government ministries U.S. Government agencies or international organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal coordination and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and French required.

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