Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide technical leadership and oversight on all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities at district and community levels. The officer will support the strengthening of data management systems, ensure data quality, and facilitate accurate and timely reporting across service delivery points and community platforms. The role includes capacity-building of health care workers and community partners, enhancing data use for decision-making, and ensuring compliance with PEPFAR/CDC and Government of Tanzania reporting requirements. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. M&E Systems Strengthening 

• Support implementation, monitoring, and improvement of M&E frameworks aligned with PEPFAR and MOHCDGEC standards. 

• Ensure availability and correct use of national and project data collection tools, registers, referral forms, job aids, and electronic systems at facility and community levels. 

• Maintain an updated understanding of PEPFAR MER indicators and ensure correct indicator definitions and reporting procedures are followed. 

2. Data Quality & Verification 

• Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), onsite mentorship, and supportive supervision jointly with CHMTs. 

• Ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of data across paper-based and electronic systems (DHIS2, CTC2/CTC3, DATIM, EID/VL databases, etc.). 

• Track and verify referrals and linkages to ensure continuity of care between community and facility services. 

3. Data Reporting & Analytics 

• Lead timely compilation, cleaning, analysis, and submission of weekly, monthly, quarterly, SAPR, and APR reports in line with PEPFAR and Government reporting calendars. 

• Generate routine data summaries (charts, dashboards, presentations) to support district program reviews and decision-making. 

• Ensure data entry, backup, storage, confidentiality, and security protocols are maintained at all levels. 

4. Capacity Building & Technical Support 

• Train and mentor healthcare workers, community cadres, data clerks, and partner staff on M&E tools, documentation, reporting, electronic systems, and data use. 

• Support new staff onboarding on data collection tools, referral systems, indicator definitions, and reporting requirements. 

5. Collaboration & Coordination 

• Work closely with facility teams, CHMT, RHMT, community implementing partners, and Amref M&E team to ensure harmonized reporting. 

• Participate in district and regional data review meetings, joint supportive supervision, and stakeholder engagement fora.