Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:

M&E Officer – TB Outreach Project

Work Location:

Kono District, Sierra Leone

Department:

Strategic Health Information Systems

Report to:

Health Statistics Manager

Requisition Number:

4790

Line Management

No

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will lead the day-to-day monitoring, evaluation, data management, reporting, and information-use activities under the TB Outreach Project leveraging the Mobile Screening Unit and other related projects implemented at Koidu Government Hospital (KGH).

Reporting to the Health Statistics Manager, he/she will be responsible for coordinating routine data collection, data management, analysis, reporting, and continuous quality improvement processes to ensure the availability of accurate, timely, complete, and high-quality data for program management, donor reporting, clinical decision-making, and health system strengthening.

The M&E Officer will work closely with service providers, including clinical team working on the mobile TB screening unit to strengthen routine data collection practices and promote the use of quality data as an integral component of service delivery. The role will also support the design, implementation, and monitoring of data quality improvement initiatives, performance monitoring systems, and operational research activities aimed at generating evidence to inform programmatic and clinical decision-making.

In addition, the M&E Officer will ensure that referral data between the mobile TB screening unit, health facilities and community is well tracked along the TB continuum of care

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Work with clinical team working on the mobile TB screening unit to capture and report on the TB screening and diagnosis data to track the progress in TB outreach activities using the electronic system thus TB Hunter.

•Routinely validate the data captured to ensure that it is of good quality and provide feedback to the service providers for data quality compliance.

•Collaborate with clinical and community team to track referrals and ensure that TB treatment outcomes for the TB clients screened using the mobile TB screening unit are evaluated and documented.

•Provide feedback to the SHIS Management on data monitoring and evaluation strategies and activities;

•Implement data quality assurance activities to ensure that good data quality standards are upheld.

•Disseminate the data insights of the mobile TB screening unit to various stakeholders using the TB Hunter system.

•Assist with scheduling and coordination with partners and clinical staff, preparation of program reports for donors, and other activities.

•Support the revision and development of the M&E tools for the project.

•Work closely with the SHIS and the clinical teams to identify areas of quality improvement and research.

•Support clinical, operations meetings and other meetings through evidence-based data by developing and presenting data for program performance tracking

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key counterparts in partner organizations, including government of Sierra Leone, other non-profit organizations, and community leaders

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Academic qualification

•Diploma required (Bachelor’s degree preferred)

Technical Competencies

•At least three years of formal experience in similar discipline

•Proficiency in MS excel, word, and PowerPoint

•Experience with data collection, data quality assessment, and interpretation

•Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

•Strong oral and written communication skills

Behavioral Competencies

•Professional – resourceful problem-solver, adapts well to changing priorities and demands, able to work well with ambiguity

•Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively, active listener, highly collaborative, and provides constructive feedback

•Detail oriented – strong attention to detail and commitment to getting it right, delivering polished, high-quality deliverables with minimal oversight

•Ethical - Demonstrated alignment with and commitment to the health information professionals’ code of ethics; data and information governance policies along with a natural passion for strengthening strategic health information system in Sierra Leone.

•Demonstrated passion for strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and belief in giving a preferential option to the poor

• Commitment to understanding and advocating for PIH’s mission, strategy and approach to addressing health issues in settings of poverty

Organisation Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct.

The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures

Method of application

Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Tuesday, July 21st, 2026.