Technical Advisor, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)

Job Posting Organization:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization founded in 2002, dedicated to saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low- and middle-income countries. CHAI operates in over 40 countries and focuses on supporting governments and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. Initially established to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic, CHAI has since expanded its mission to include a wide range of health issues, including infectious diseases like COVID-19, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis, as well as non-communicable diseases such as cancer and diabetes. The organization emphasizes the importance of sustainable health systems and invests in various programs aimed at strengthening health infrastructure, financing, and human resources. CHAI values diversity and inclusion, recognizing that a diverse workforce enhances its mission and effectiveness.

Job Overview:
The Technical Advisor for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) will work closely with the Ministry of Health's National Health Intelligence Centre (NHIC) to develop and implement a robust MEL framework for AI and digital health initiatives. This role is crucial for tracking progress, evaluating outcomes, and documenting learnings across NHIC’s programs. The advisor will collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and program leads to establish performance indicators, design evaluation methodologies, and manage data collection systems. The position requires a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to using data-driven insights to inform strategic decision-making at the national level. The advisor will also be responsible for documenting success stories and challenges, translating results into compelling narratives that highlight NHIC’s impact and support sustained investment in health initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Advisor will lead the design and operationalization of the NHIC/AI Lab MEL framework, ensuring alignment with the Ministry of Health and national health monitoring systems. Responsibilities include developing key performance indicators (KPIs) for NHIC programs, establishing standardized data collection and reporting systems, coordinating data collection activities, ensuring data accuracy and quality, leading evaluations of NHIC programs, documenting best practices, preparing periodic progress reports, contributing to grant writing and resource mobilization, building capacity among NHIC staff, and representing NHIC in national MEL forums. The advisor will also mentor junior staff and interns, develop training materials, and support the integration of MEL data into national health performance reviews.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, Health Informatics, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning for health or digital health programs is required. Proven experience in developing MEL frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools is essential, along with demonstrated experience in grant writing and donor reporting for health programs. Familiarity with health information systems such as DHIS2, OpenMRS, or Power BI is also necessary. Excellent command of English is required, and familiarity with global health donor requirements is an advantage.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Data Science, or Health Informatics. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of health systems and the analytical skills needed for effective monitoring and evaluation.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning specifically within health or digital health programs. This experience should include developing MEL frameworks and indicators, as well as working with health information systems and tools.

Languages:
A strong command of English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be beneficial but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The role does not offer telecommuting options. The advisor will be seconded to the NHIC and will report to both the NHIC Data Science Lead and CHAI’s Associate Program Director for Health Systems Strengthening. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and implementing partners.