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Role Description

Jhpiego seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research (MERL) Director to provide strategic, technical, and methodological leadership for a Unitaid-funded, multi‑country initiative focused on accelerating cervical cancer secondary prevention in LMICs. The MERL Director will lead the design and execution of the project’s monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and data governance systems.

  • Provide leadership and direction for a multi‑country MERL strategy aligned with cervical cancer secondary prevention goals, WHO elimination targets, and Unitaid’s evidence‑generation priorities.
  • Co‑lead the development and refinement of the project’s Theory of Change, learning agenda, and cross‑country evidence‑generation strategy.
  • Oversee the design and implementation of a multi‑country Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and country‑integrated M&E systems.
  • Lead the design and deployment of digital data systems for screening, diagnostic, referral, treatment and follow‑up.
  • Provide oversight for data governance and responsible use of AI‑enabled tools.
  • Support the development and implementation of equity‑focused measurement strategies.
  • Lead design and oversight of implementation research, operational studies, rapid cycle learning, cost‑effectiveness analyses, and evaluations of innovative tools.
  • Translate evidence into policy briefs, investment cases, and integration guidance for Ministries of Health.
  • Coordinate structured South‑to‑South learning platforms to share models, evidence, and implementation guides.
  • Lead results reporting to Unitaid, ensuring timely, high‑quality, analytical submissions.
  • Engage with national technical working groups and global/regional partners to harmonize metrics and align evidence-generation.
  • Develop monitoring strategies for climate‑resilient service delivery and supply systems.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health informatics, implementation science, or related field.
  • 9-10 years in MERL leadership for large, multi‑country global health projects in LMICs.
  • Demonstrated experience designing MERL systems for integrated screening‑to‑treatment pathways.
  • Experience generating evidence for adoption and scale of innovative tools.
  • Strong background in equity-centered MERL.
  • Experience collaborating with CCSE partners and integrating community‑generated data.
  • Familiarity with Unitaid reporting requirements, global cervical cancer elimination targets, and WHO guidance.
  • Proficiency in DHIS2 and statistical software (e.g. Stata, R, SPSS).
  • Experience with responsible data practices and ethical oversight of AI‑enabled health tools.
  • Experience leading MERL across multi‑country consortia.
  • Experience generating evidence for national costed plans and investment cases.
  • Experience in climate‑resilient health systems measurement.
  • Evidence of publications or conference presentations on cervical cancer elimination, digital health, AI in health, or supply chain strengthening.
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in regional and national projects and technical staff.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive employee benefits package

Application Process

Please apply at www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com . Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter, resume and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org .

Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO is the Law.

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