Job title: National M&E Specialist
Job code: SAATHII/GENERAL/NMES/0626/699
Employing organization: Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII)
Location: Kolkata/ Hyderabad/Delhi
Date of Issue: June 8, 2026
Closing Date: June 16, 2026
About SAATHII: Solidarity and Action Against the HIV Infection in India (SAATHII) is a registered non-profit organization established with the vision of ensuring universal access to healthcare, justice, and social protection for socio-economically marginalized women and children, communities affected by HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and individuals marginalized on the basis of their sexuality and gender identity. Headquartered in Chennai and supported by nine regional offices across India, SAATHII works at national, state, and community levels to strengthen health systems and improve equitable access to quality services. Through strategic partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, communities, and development partners, SAATHII advances its mission through technical assistance, capacity building, research, advocacy, knowledge management, information dissemination, and evidence-based programme implementation.
About Project: SAATHII, in collaboration with JSI, is implementing a project to strengthen the integration of Tuberculosis (TB) screening, diagnosis, treatment, and care within maternal health services for pregnant and postpartum women across selected districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Manipur, and Haryana. The project seeks to address the persistent gap in TB detection and treatment among this vulnerable population by embedding comprehensive TB services within existing antenatal and postnatal care platforms. Working closely with the Central TB Division, National Health Mission, State TB Divisions, district health authorities, frontline health workers, and private healthcare providers, the initiative aims to strengthen systematic screening, referral mechanisms, treatment initiation, and continuity of care. Through the implementation and documentation of practical, scalable, and sustainable service delivery models, the project will generate evidence and best practices to support wider adoption and institutionalization of integrated TB–maternal health services within government health systems.
Qualifications and skills:
• Master's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science, Demography, Sociology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, or a related field with strong quantitative analysis and research training. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and exceptional relevant experience may also be considered.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), data management, or research within the health and development sector, preferably at the national or multi-state programme level.
• Knowledge of and experience working with Tuberculosis (TB) programmes, Nikshay, maternal and child health programmes, or other public health initiatives will be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, developing data collection tools, conducting primary data collection, qualitative and quantitative interviews, data entry, data management, and data quality assurance processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proven experience in data analysis, interpretation, and use of evidence for programme improvement, decision-making, and strategy formulation.
• Proven ability to develop the capacity of programme staff through training, mentoring, and supportive supervision on M&E concepts, tools, and data use.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, advanced Microsoft Excel, internet-based platforms, and data management tools. Experience with applications such as Google AppSheet, Epi Info, CSPro, and data visualization platforms including Looker Studio and Power BI is essential.
• Experience using statistical software packages for data analysis, preferably SPSS, and familiarity with other analytical tools will be an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Working knowledge of Hindi and proficiency in one or more project-state languages (Bengali, Odia, Manipuri, or Haryanvi) will be considered an added advantage.
• Knowledge of qualitative research methodologies, process evaluations, operational research, and mixed-methods approaches will be an added advantage.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and team management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate and support multidisciplinary and multicultural teams across multiple states.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a complex, dynamic, and multicultural environment.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel across project states to support programme implementation, monitoring, capacity building, and quality assurance activities.
Roles and responsibilities:
• Designing and operationalizing a unified M&E framework aligned with NTEP and MNCH systems, including indicators, reporting formats, and data flow mechanisms
• Support design, field testing and finalization of data collection tools and formats
• Providing technical support to state teams to strengthen data collection, validation, and use for improving programme performance
• Leading development and refinement of state-specific work plans using data-driven insights and stakeholder consultations
• Ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality reporting to organization leadership, donor and government stakeholders, including periodic performance reports and dashboards
• Overseeing end-to-end data management, including data quality assurance, validation, reconciliation, and analysis across project geographies
• Translating M&E findings into actionable insights to identify gaps, inform adaptive management, and improve service delivery outcomes
• Supporting development of SOPs, tools, and digital reporting systems in coordination with programme leadership
• Ensuring alignment and integration of project data systems with NTEP platforms (e.g., Ni-kshay) and MNCH reporting structures
• Engaging with key stakeholders including NTEP, MNCH/NHM, and FOGSI to ensure data alignment, utilization, and programmatic decision-making
• Providing technical oversight to ensure quality assurance of implementation and adherence to project protocols
• Guide State team on data quality assurance visit and strategize reduce the data quality gap.
• Attend various team meetings to ensure data quality.
• Maintenance of documentation related to M&E activities for compliance including monthly and quarterly partner reports, meeting reports etc.
• Any additional responsibilities as per the project requirements
How to apply:
Please apply through the link: https://form.jotform.com/261553298753063
SAATHII seeks qualified and experienced applicants who can work in a multi-cultural environment with diverse teams of people of religious, language, sexual orientations and gender identities. SAATHII provides a secular working environment and does not discriminate based on HIV or health status, religious or community affiliations, gender, or sexual orientation.
Qualified applicants who are HIV-affected, women, and/or belonging to sexual/gender minority populations are encouraged to apply.