Job Description
Aga Khan Health Services
The position
The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is one of Pakistan’s leading not-for-profit healthcare organizations. AKHS, P delivers quality healthcare services through an extensive network of hospitals, medical centers, health centers, and community-based programs across the country, with a strong focus on innovation, excellence, and patient-centered care.
The Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is seeking an experienced Manager Monitoring & Evaluation for its Karachi Region, reporting to the Manager Program.
Summary of the Role
The Manager Monitoring & Evaluation oversees project implementation, monitors progress against approved protocols, objectives, and deliverables, and strengthens project monitoring and evaluation systems. The position develops monitoring tools, analyzes project data, prepares reports, and supports evidence-based decision-making. The role requires frequent travel to project sites in Karachi, Gilgit, and Chitral.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversees project implementation and monitors progress against approved plans, protocols, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Develop and implement effective monitoring and evaluation strategies, tools, and mechanisms to track project activities, progress, and deliverables.
- Coordinates with project teams to ensure effective and timely implementation of project activities across all project sites.
- Collects, compiles, analyzes, and interprets project data and presents findings to support project monitoring and decision-making.
- Conducts regular field visits to project sites to monitor implementation, assess progress, and support field-based project staff.
- Identifies implementation gaps and coordinates with project teams to develop and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitors project activities and deliverables to ensure timely completion in accordance with approved plans and requirements.
- Prepares weekly progress reports, detailed project reports, and presentations for project management and donors.
- Monitors budgeted activities and coordinates with relevant teams to support timely implementation and achievement of project deliverables.
- Supports the achievement of project objectives and KPIs through regular monitoring and performance tracking.
- Supports the development of an evidence-based service delivery model for the elderly population in Pakistan.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
The requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, a health-related field, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of qualifications, skills, and relevant experience may also be considered, as deemed appropriate by AKHS, P, in accordance with the requirements of the position.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in healthcare, public health, development, or community-based projects. Experience in community health programs is preferred.
- Previous experience in project monitoring and evaluation is an asset.
- Strong skills in data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites is required.
Additional Information
- AKHS is committed to stringent safeguarding principles and enforces a zero-tolerance stance towards behaviors inconsistent with institutional safeguarding principles. Successful candidates will be required to align with these standards and undergo a comprehensive background verification process including employment reference checks, safeguarding reference checks, credential verification, and employment history review.
- AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles”.
- Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
- Please note that AKHS does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P) is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Institution reserves the right, in accordance with operational requirements, to shortlist candidates based on the qualifications, experience, competencies, and suitability relevant to the position. AKHS, P may, where operationally required, amend the number of positions, modify the eligibility criteria stated in the vacancy announcement, alter or cancel the recruitment process, in whole or in part, at any stage of the recruitment process, without re-advertisement. Due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback will not be provided.
Region
South Asia
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
