Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Coordinator

Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, has been a global leader in advancing maternal and child health for over 50 years across 150 countries. Committed to preventing needless deaths and improving healthcare systems, Jhpiego partners with governments, civil society, and communities to drive evidence-based interventions. Through Gavi funding, Jhpiego is providing technical assistance for the rollout of the HPV vaccine in Pakistan, supporting national and provincial stakeholders in ensuring effective implementation.

Jhpiego is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Coordinator to support the HPV vaccine introduction in Pakistan through Gavi-funded technical assistance. Based in Karachi, this position will oversee data collection, evaluation, and reporting at the provincial level, ensuring evidence-based decision-making for program improvement. The MERL Coordinator will play a key role in monitoring the HPV vaccine rollout, conducting KAP study and supporting stakeholder engagement.

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Support the design and oversight of provincial-level monitoring strategies for the HPV vaccine rollout, ensuring high data quality, and timely reporting.
• Support design and provide technical input for post-campaign Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) study and other evaluation activities, ensuring methodological rigor and actionable insights.
• Conduct field visits to vaccination sites, schools, and health facilities to assess program implementation and identify areas for improvement.

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting:

• Ensure timely collection, compilation, and reporting of HPV vaccination data from provincial and district-level stakeholders.
• Coordinate with MERL Manager to support the development, content curation, and use of the Knowledge Management Hub at the national and provincial levels
• Support documentation and dissemination of stakeholder engagement best practices through briefs, reports, and presentations at provincial and national platforms.

Collaboration and Capacity Building:

• Provide technical assistance to provincial and district-level health teams on data collection, reporting mechanisms, and evaluation methodologies.
• Support the development of advocacy toolkits and materials to enhance awareness and demand generation for HPV vaccination.
• Assist in organizing review meetings, training sessions, and stakeholder workshops to improve data use for decision-making.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics, or a related field; a Master's degree will be a plus.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning within public health programs.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks, particularly for immunization or vaccine programs.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including proficiency in data visualization and reporting.
• Experience working with government health departments, immunization programs, and other key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with digital data collection tools and health information systems.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English and Urdu; proficiency in provincial languages is an asset.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned province
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and note that the successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. The position will be closed for further applications once it is successfully filled. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Failure to follow the instructions of applying, your application would be denied.

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