JOB DESCRIPTION.

Job Title:

M&E OFFICER

Work Location:

KAYIMA, KONO

Department:

SHIS

Report to:

DATA MANAGER

Line Management:

NO

Requisition Number:

Application Status:

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Organization 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 and Sanitation (MOHS), 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To Support the implementation of PHU expansion Project work specifically;

• Perform daily data collection tasks as assigned by PHU Data Manager

• Collect and compile data required for monthly reporting

• Participate in data interpretation and presentation to program leads

• Provide mentorship and accompaniment to facility staff

2. To strengthen the data management system and processes

• Ensure proper data collection, entry and analysis of project data

• Monitor data collection processes, address any data quality challenges as they arise and provide feedback when required.

• Undertake on the spot data quality checks

3. To Work as a team member of Partners in Health SL SHIS by;

• Establishing and developing effective working relationship with PIH, Health Facility staff, and community people to ensure team work and integration.

• As team member effectively participating in any data quality improvement measures

• Participating in team decision making, planning and joint activities

• Supporting other projects in your area whenever requested to do so

• Adhering to PIH’s programme and other policies on physical and financial resources

4. To work on any other duties assigned from time to time

• The position might also be given tasks from the SHIS unit to support other data management related tasks but generally involve data entry, data quality assurance, basic data analysis, and presentation of data.
• The M&E assistant may also work closely with clinicians and program staff on their data tracking and reporting responsibilities and

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Education

• Finished secondary school or holds a WASSCE certificate
• A diploma or degree in a relevant field is an added advantage

Technical Competencies

• At least three years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or research, preferably in health
• Work experience in managing and analyzing data using paper tools and basic offline systems
• Experience planning and carrying out evaluations and using basic statistics to interpret results
• Experience working in international development or humanitarian programs with people from different cultures (an advantage)
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data, spotting trends, and preparing clear reports and simple charts or graphs
• Understanding of how to check data quality and follow good practices for collecting, storing, sharing, and using information
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially very good knowledge of Excel
• Able to handle several tasks at once and consistently meet deadlines

Behavioral Competencies

• Professional: able to solve problems, adjust to changing tasks and priorities, and work well even when things are not fully clear
• Good people skills: communicates clearly, listens well, works well with others, and gives helpful feedback
• Detail oriented: pays close attention to details and produces clear, high-quality work with little supervision
• Ethical: respects rules for handling health data and information, protects confidentiality, and cares about improving health information systems in Sierra Leone
• Shows real interest in strengthening the health system in Sierra Leone and in serving people who are poor or marginalized
• Committed to understanding and supporting PIH’s mission and way of working to improve health in low-resource settings

Position Overview.

The M&E Officer supports all Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning functions at the Kayima health facility, ensuring high-quality data collection, verification, reporting, and use for decision-making. The role is responsible for maintaining PIH-SL and MOH data standards while managing increasing reporting obligations linked to expanding service delivery. To be successful, the candidate must have a relevant bachelor’s degree and practical experience working with health data systems.

The principle objective of the M&E Officer is to collect and manage high quality data and using the data for the Peripheral Health Units (PHU) expansion Project improvement. S/he will be responsible for providing support to the PHU Data Manager and clinical team in strengthening M&E systems and processes for the Project activities and engagements. S/he will work closely with the PHU Data Manager, Health Statistics Manager, partner staff; representatives from primary stakeholder groups; external consultants and field staff when appropriate. This is a national position and the candidate must be willing to work and reside at Kayima Health Facility.

Misconduct Disclosure

Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behavior 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.

Social Justice.

We are 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 strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the centre of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all.

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 16th December 2025.