Designation : RMLE Specialist – Stop TB
Location : New Delhi
No. of Vacancies : 1
Qualification : Master’s degree in statistics/ public health / economics/ demography/ development science or related field.
Application process: Candidates interested in the role may apply with their updated resumes by filling out the application form here: https://forms.gle/KAQmJkW7Jgakq7MT6
Project Brief:
This project, implemented by PSMRI in partnership with the STOP TB Partnership and supported through the U.S. Department of State, aims to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) detection and linkage to treatment among underserved tribal populations across India. Phase 1 of the initiative will screen approximately 2 million people across 24 districts in 8 highburden states using 150 mobile screening teams equipped with AI-enabled portable digital X-ray and molecular diagnostic tools. The project will deploy a large field workforce supported by strong monitoring and program management structures to ensure quality, speed, and accountability. The following role contributes to this effort by supporting community screening, diagnostics, coordination, monitoring, and linkage to TB treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).
Role Overview:
This position would be responsible for timely development and implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation plans for project activities. This will entail designing and implementation of M&E frameworks, development of logical framework and results-based approach and conducting research studies of a good quality and high ethical standards under the guidance of Project Lead.
The RMLE specialist will provide technical assistance to staff and partners to ensure that all components of the project are monitored as needed, scopes of work for evaluation reflect key learning questions, high quality external or internal inputs, facilitate evaluations, recommendations are adopted, and lessons learned are disseminated. S/he will lead efforts to demonstrate clearly the progress and impacts of PSL to showcase the project with internal and external stakeholders.
Role & Responsibilities:
• Development of digital health platforms for o Data reporting and automated dashboards o Surveillance o Patient management o CHV supervision
• Integration of digital platforms with Ni-kshay
• Understand project and develop a robust M&E plan for systematic use of data and processes to capture progress of the project;
• Draw lessons from the evaluation and monitoring findings for improving project strategies.
• Ensure timely collection and reporting of data from different verticals;
• Periodically compile all data, analyze and prepare analytical reports and presentations for use by team members internally, and at government/external meetings;
• Develop and implement data quality assurance process and implement periodic data quality audits;
• Lead efforts to utilize the findings, provide inputs to the states, clusters and district teams to advocate with concerned government departments to streamline programs, collection of reports, information and data on a regular basis;
• Develop knowledge products based on the studies and survey findings for external and internal stakeholders;
• Undertake field visits to project geographies to monitor the implementation of activities and evaluations.
• Support State and National team in preparing project reports and other internal project review reports with adequate data and analysis;
• Support in development of technical & policy briefs, case studies and presentations.
• Development of assessment tools
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for the project
• Develop good quality research concept notes, proposals based on needs of the organization, community along with adequate review of academic and non-academic literature.
• Plan, develop and implement research studies in collaboration with partners.
• Technically assess quality of proposals, data collection, data analysis and lead research manuscript preparations • Any other specific task assigned by the organisation, as required.
Essential Experience & Skills:
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field of M&E, data management and MIS handling;
• Experience of providing technical assistance to government programmes (TB/health/nutrition) and the government information systems will be preferred;
• Experience of research writings in form of papers/presentations at national/international platforms
• Experience on data collection tools, apps for data collection and support development of dashboard visualization software
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies;
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office and SPSS/Stata;
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills;
• Fluency in English and Hindi (reading, writing & oratory skills) is a prerequisite. Knowledge of other languages spoken in India would be an asset;
• Ability to effectively communicate, network and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external), to achieve program objectives;
• Ability to work independently and good problem-solving skills;
• Ability to seamlessly multitask in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines;
• Should be a team player with strong training & mentoring skills
Desirable Experience:
• Proven experience in working with tribal communities or in rural/underserved areas, with a particular focus on youth or students.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, including government agencies, NGOs, and local community leaders.
Core Values:
Knowledge :
• Expertise – we strive for a deeper understanding of our domain
• Innovation – we aspire to do things creatively
Action :
• Entrepreneurship – we are empowered to act decisively and create value
• Integrity – we are consistent in our thoughts, speech and action
Care :
• Trusteeship – we protect the interests of our customers, community, employees, partners and shareholders
• Humility – we aspire to be the best, yet strive to be humble
Travel: Low to Medium travel to various intervention districts/states .