National Consultant-M&E
Advertisement
About the Project
The National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) is the program for prevention & control of these vector borne diseases as an integral part of the National Health Mission (NHM) of India. The NCVBDC envisages a self-sustained and well informed, healthy India free from vector borne diseases with equitable access to quality health care services nearest to their residences.
Under the Intensified Malaria Elimination Project – Phase III (IMEP-3) Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) project NCVBDC has partnered with PCI India as the NGO SR for supporting National Program Management Unit (NPMU) and IEC/BCC and SBCC activities. (i) The NPMU will be a team of technical experts in the areas of malaria control, training and capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, enhanced monitoring and smooth implementation of IHIP, SBCC, and information and technology, and finance, (ii) Strengthening of IEC/BCC /SBCC activities. IEC/ SBCC campaign would play a vital role for community awareness, involvement & participation. The NGO SR will develop need-based State strategies & plans, with local innovations to reach all relevant groups through most appropriate channels, materials and tailored activities to address local needs in line with the local culture. Newer technology will be tapped into with extensive multimedia approach with specific messaging and interventions to reach out to target populations, including virtual platforms, to achieve malaria elimination and sustain thereafter. Innovative interventions, besides advocacy with all concerned stakeholders, would include developing mass campaigns to address different aspects of malaria prevention, control and elimination.
About PCI India:
PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. Our footprint is in 202 Districts of 15 States of the country.
Our Vision and Mission:
Vision – A happy, healthy, safe and a sustainable world for all.
Mission – Rooted in community realities, we co create and scale sustainable solutions to complex development problems.
About the Position
National Consultant-M&E
Number of Poistion-04
Location- NCVBDC-Delhi
Purpose: To support NCVBDC for effective implementation of GFATM supported Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP-3) in various States at different levels (National/ State/ District/ Sub-district). The position, based at NCVBDC, would play a critical role in evidence-based decision making at various levels to bring efficiency and effectiveness in the Programme and in bridging the gaps between planning and implementation.
Job Responsibilities:
- To monitor the malaria epidemiological situation in the States/ UTs/ Districts and support/ supervise various components of programme planning and implementation (including programme implementation plans of States and Districts).
- To develop comprehensive monitoring & evaluation plan (including data collection tools, reporting formats, log frame, matrix for monitoring and evaluations etc.) and to ensure its implementation in an effective and participatory manner in the States/ UTs.
- To supervise and monitor HR at various levels, analyze their monthly activity reports and provide feedbacks to them.
- To plan, develop and implement methodology for mid-term/ end-term evaluation of the Project at various levels, and the Programme as a whole, including tools, test instruments, explicit indicators for supportive supervision & monitoring of the Project/ Programme.
- To work in close collaboration with NCVBDC Officers/ other Consultants at National level and other public & private stakeholders at various levels to ensure quality implementation of the Project/ Programme.
- To assist in the implementation of HMIS, to review its status from time to time and to contribute in preparation and submission of guidelines and information products in relation to overall M&E/MIS.
- To review the monthly/ quarterly/ annual reports received from States/ Districts, based on agreed targets and progress made along with dashboard related programme indicators.
- To ensure consolidation and dissemination of approved annual work plans to State/district VBDCPs and prepare timely progress reports based on results framework.
- To provide timely updates to NCVBDC in terms of problems faced/issues identified at State/ District level and actions needed/ taken.
- To develop operational plan for strengthening entomological surveillance and response in collaboration with National/ State Consultants-Entomology.
- To keep liaison with the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) and other National health programmes on implementation of strategies on surveillance, monitoring & evaluation etc.
- To facilitate epidemic preparedness in the States/ UTs/ Districts for tackling malaria and other VBD outbreaks and ensure rapid response thereto.
- To support NCVBDC and States/ Districts in execution & documentation of strategies for addressing important issues such as cross border malaria, drug & insecticide resistance, asymptomatic malaria, standard treatment guidelines, malaria elimination certification process etc.
- To undertake field visits in States/ UTs/ Districts (atleast10 days a month) to analyze the situation, assess implementation, finding gaps and take corrective actions accordingly, in a manner that maximizes coverage of health facilities/ villages and effective utilization of resources.
- To undertake training/ capacity building of NCVBDC & other healthcare staff at National, State, District and Sub-district levels, online as well as in-person.
- To participate in planning and organization of review meetings at National and Sub-national levels.
- To undertake any other task assigned by the Reporting authority.
Skills
- Strong expertise in the domain of surveillance, field epidemiology, outbreak response, VBD control.
- Computer proficiency with commonly used softwares/ packages like MS Word, Excel, Power Point & Web surfing.
- Knowledge and proficiency in statistical software packages such as SPSS, Epi Info etc.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills, analytical and interpersonal abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Nature of appointment:
The appointment will be on contract basis initially for one year and thereafter extendable annually (or specified period) on the basis of performance appraisal (to be assessed for work output, personal attributes, functional competency etc.)
Reporting:
Reporting will be to Nodal Officer, GFATM under the overall supervision of Director, NCVBDC
Age: Upper age limit is 45 years and ready to travel extensively.
Rescission: Either party can terminate the contract by giving one month’s notice in writing
Selection: Selection and appointment shall be carried out through advertisement followed by written test/interview, if short listed.
How to apply:
Interested candidates can apply for the position by using the link on following websites: NCVBDC, NCDC, ICCM, PCI India, DevNet & LinkedIn. Last date of application is 11th June 2026
PCI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct.
For detailed information and application instructions, Click here.