M&E Assistant – TB Outreach Project
Job Description
Vacancy Announcement | |||
| Job Title: | M&E Assistant – TB Outreach Project | ||
| Work Location: | Kono District, Sierra Leone | ||
| Department: | Strategic Health Information Systems | ||
| Report to: | M&E Officer | ||
| Requisition Number: | 4791 | ||
| Line Management | No | ||
| Position Overview | |||
| The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant will provide technical and operational support to the M&E Officer in implementing routine monitoring, data collection, data quality assurance, reporting, and information management activities for the TB Outreach Project. The M&E Assistant will serve as the principal assistant to the M&E Officer and will ensure timely, complete, and accurate collection, verification, entry, and reporting of program data generated through the Mobile TB Screening Unit and related TB outreach activities. Working closely with clinical staff, community health workers, laboratory personnel, and the Strategic Health Information Systems (SHIS) team, the M&E Assistant will support routine data management processes, strengthen data quality, maintain project documentation, monitor patient referrals along the TB continuum of care, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making. The position requires a highly organized individual with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. | |||
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities: | |||
| Data collections and Management • Support daily collection of TB screening, diagnostic, referral, and treatment data from the Mobile TB Screening Unit. • Ensure complete and timely entry of project data into TB Hunter and other approved electronic systems. • Verify the completeness and accuracy of source documents before data entry. • Organize and maintain both electronic and hard-copy project records. • Ensure all project databases are regularly updated. Data Quality Assurance · Conduct routine data verification and validation under the supervision of the M&E Officer. · Identify missing, inconsistent, or inaccurate data and follow up with service providers for correction. · Participate in routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and data cleaning exercises. · Maintain high standards of data confidentiality and security. Reporting · Compile daily, weekly, and monthly project reports in the TB mobile Van. · Assist in preparing donor reports, program updates, and routine monitoring reports. · Generate routine summaries of project indicators for review by the M&E Officer. · Maintain reporting schedules and ensure timely submission of reports. | |||
| Education and Work Experience Requirements: | |||
| Academic qualification • WASSCE- Diploma Preferred Experience • At least three years of formal experience in similar discipline • Proficiency in MS excel, word, and PowerPoint • Experience with electronic data collection, data quality assessment, and interpretation • Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail • Strong oral and written communication skills
Technical Competencies Behavioral Competencies • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Ability to work independently while supporting a multidisciplinary team. • Good time management and organizational skills. • High level of integrity and professionalism. • Demonstrated willingness to learn and continuously improve. • Commitment to strengthening health information systems and improving healthcare delivery. · Commitment to PIH’s mission of providing high-quality healthcare for vulnerable populations. | |||
| Organisation Profile | |||
| Partners In Health (PIH) is a global health and social justice organization that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. We currently work in 11 countries, including Sierra Leone, where we strive to ease suffering by placing patients at the center of all care, bringing the benefits of modern medicine to all. In Sierra Leone, PIH is committed to strengthening long-term health system in support of the Ministry of Health (MOH), guided by public sector accompaniment, integrated and comprehensive services, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Partners In Health has built the Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) as an expansion of the Koidu Government Hospital in Kono district to raise the standard of care for mothers and newborns in Sierra Leone. A cutting-edge facility, the MCOE expands the campus of Koidu Government Hospital, dramatically increasing the number of beds, services, and facilities available to mothers and babies. By introducing new technology, investing in training for health care workers, and offering a preferential option for the poor, this cutting-edge facility will also prove what is possible as a model for care across the continent and beyond. | |||
| Misconduct Disclosure | |||
| Partners In Health Sierra Leone is dedicated to preventing unwanted behaviour in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, financial misconduct, and ensuring the welfare of those we serve. We expect all staff, consultants, contractors, vendors, and volunteers to uphold these values as outlined in our code of conduct. The successful candidate will receive appropriate training and must adhere to the organisation’s safeguarding policies. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references and screening checks, which may include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. As a participant in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, we request information from previous employers about any instances of sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment. Additionally, Partners In Health Sierra Leone will share records of such misconduct with other agencies upon staff departure, ensuring transparency and accountability. By applying, candidates acknowledge and agree to these recruitment procedures. | |||
| Method of application | |||
| Interested candidates are required to apply through our website: www.pih.org/employment. In your application, please ensure to include names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees not later than 12:00pm GMT (Midnight) on Wednesday, July 22st, 2026. | |||