ABOUT AMREF HEALTH AFRICA

Amref Health Africa was founded in 1957 and has since grown to become the largest African-based international health development organization; currently implementing more than 180 programmes, reaching more than 40 million people across 35 African countries; and a staff complement of over 2,000. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in ten countries in Africa – Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Guinea (Conakry), Kenya, Malawi, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. An additional eleven advocacy and fundraising offices are located in Europe and North America.  Amref Health Africa is driven by its vision of ‘Lasting health change in Africa’ and its mission ‘To catalyze and drive community-led and people-centred health systems while addressing social determinants of health’. We believe that the power to transform Africa's health lies within its communities, and therefore strive to ensure that health systems are not only functional but that communities are empowered to hold these systems accountable for the delivery of quality and affordable health care.

PEP Programme Background

Amref Health Africa is implementing a regional three-year program (2026–2029) titled Enhancing Institutional Capacity for Education on Cardiometabolic Diseases (CMDs) in East Africa, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation under the Foundation’s flagship initiative called the Partnership for Education of Health Professionals (PEP). The programme seeks to strengthen institutional capacity for the delivery of quality education on cardiometabolic diseases across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Specifically, it focuses on enhancing the ability of universities and mid-level health training institutions to provide high-quality, inclusive training on the prevention and management of CMDs, which are an increasingly significant public health challenge in the region. Through a hub-and-spoke model, the program will establish and strengthen Centres of Excellence to spearhead curriculum reform, faculty development, adoption of digital and innovative teaching approaches, and advancement of education and implementation research.

Job Summary

The Programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer will be responsible for coordinating the implementation of MERL activities under the PEP Programme, ensuring timely collection, validation, analysis and reporting of quality programme data to support accountability, learning and evidence-based decision-making. The Officer will also support the establishment, operationalization and day-to-day management of Learning Management Systems (LMS) at Amref and supported training institutions, ensuring effective tracking of learner participation, training progress, completion rates and learning outcomes. Working closely with programme teams, institutional focal persons and ICT specialists, the Officer will strengthen digital learning data management, institutional capacities, data quality assurance, performance reporting and the use of evidence to improve programme implementation and learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning Management Systems, Digital Learning Analytics and Data Integration

• Support the setup, configuration, operationalization and day-to-day management of Learning Management Systems (LMS) at Amref and PEP-supported training institutions, in collaboration with institutional ICT teams and relevant technical specialists.
• Provide routine technical and operational support for LMS administration, including learner enrolment, user management, course tracking, data updates, system troubleshooting and maintenance coordination.
• Coordinate with ICT teams to ensure seamless, secure and accurate integration, synchronization and transfer of data from institutional Learning Management Systems, including Amref Connect, to Amref's Management Information System (AIMS) and relevant Novo Nordisk Foundation reporting platforms.
• Develop and maintain standardized data structures, validation procedures and data exchange protocols to ensure interoperability, data quality, security, confidentiality and consistency across institutional and organizational systems.
• Monitor and analyse digital learning indicators, including learner enrolment, participation, course completion, assessment performance, certification and competency development, to inform programme performance and improvements in training quality.
• Develop and maintain digital dashboards and automated reporting mechanisms to facilitate real-time performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.
• Strengthen the capacity of Amref and institutional staff in LMS administration, data management, learning analytics and information security to promote institutional ownership and sustainability.

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, Data Management and Quality Assurance

• Develop and operationalize the programme Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) framework, including results frameworks, indicator reference sheets, monitoring plans, data collection tools and indicator tracking tables aligned with Amref and donor requirements.
• Coordinate routine collection, verification, consolidation, analysis and reporting of programme data across supported training institutions, ensuring timely and accurate performance tracking.
• Establish and maintain programme databases and digital data collection systems, ensuring data completeness, accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with organizational data protection standards.
• Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), data verification and supportive supervision visits, and coordinate implementation of corrective actions to improve data quality.
• Track programme outputs and outcomes, including institutional training capacity, faculty competencies, curriculum strengthening, digital learning adoption and health professional training outcomes.
• Support the establishment and operationalization of the national Cardiometabolic Disease (CMD) Education Observatory and graduate tracking system to monitor training quality, graduate competencies and longer-term educational outcomes.

3. Research, Evaluation and Impact Measurement

• Support the design and implementation of baseline studies, assessments, midterm and endline evaluations to measure programme effectiveness, outcomes and contribution to improved CMD education.
• Coordinate programme-related operational, educational and implementation research in collaboration with supported institutions and research partners.
• Support the development of research protocols, data collection tools, analytical plans and research reports, ensuring adherence to relevant ethical and quality standards.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis, outcome harvesting and outcome tracking to assess changes in institutional capacity, teaching quality, faculty competencies, learner performance and adoption of innovative teaching approaches, and generate evidence of the programme's contribution to improved CMD education outcomes.
• Support institutional research capacity strengthening, including mentorship, research data management, documentation and dissemination of research findings.
• Contribute to the development of research publications, policy briefs and evidence products to inform curriculum improvements, educational practice and policy decisions.

4. Performance Reporting, Learning and Knowledge Management

• Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, annual and donor performance reports in accordance with Amref and Novo Nordisk Foundation reporting requirements.
• Ensure regular updating of programme results frameworks, indicator tracking tools, Amref AIMS and relevant donor reporting platforms.
• Facilitate quarterly programme performance review meetings with implementing partners and supported institutions to assess progress, identify implementation challenges and agree on corrective actions.
• Analyse programme performance data to identify emerging trends, implementation gaps, innovations and evidence-based best practices for programme improvement and scale-up.
• Document and disseminate programme achievements, lessons learned, success stories and promising practices through reports, learning briefs, presentations and knowledge-sharing platforms.
• Promote the use of research findings, evaluation results and routine monitoring data to inform adaptive management, continuous learning and evidence-based decision-making.

5. Institutional Capacity Strengthening, Coordination and Compliance

• Build the capacity of programme staff, implementing partners and supported training institutions in MERL systems, data collection, quality assurance, analysis, reporting and evidence utilization.
• Provide continuous technical assistance, mentorship and supportive supervision to institutional MERL focal persons to strengthen data management and reporting systems.
• Work closely with programme teams, ICT specialists, academic institutions and other stakeholders to harmonize monitoring tools, reporting processes and digital information systems across the PEP hub-and-spoke model.
• Participate in programme planning, target setting, budgeting and development of annual workplans to ensure integration of MERL priorities and performance measurement requirements.
• Support donor monitoring missions, programme audits, evaluations and institutional reviews by ensuring availability of accurate, complete and verifiable programme data and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to Amref and donor MERL standards, data governance requirements, research ethics and accountability frameworks while promoting sustainability of institutional information and learning systems.

Education Background and 

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, ICT, Computer Science, Demography, Population Studies, Public Health, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Informatics, Epidemiology, Economics or another relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health or related field is an added advantage
• A minimum of seven years of relevant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning, including demonstrated experience in digital information systems, data management, analytics and institutional capacity strengthening. Practical experience supporting Learning Management Systems and digital learning data management is required, while experience in systems integration within health or education programmes will be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of logical frameworks and theories of change.
• Proficiency in Kobo Toolbox, ODK, Survey CTO or similar digital data collection platforms.
• Experience using statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, R, or Power BI.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience developing dashboards and data visualization products.
• Knowledge of data quality assurance methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in the administration, operational support and maintenance of Learning Management Systems (LMS), such as Moodle, Amref Connect or similar digital learning platforms.
• Knowledge of information systems integration and interoperability, including data mapping, APIs, data synchronization and automated data exchange between institutional systems and organizational MIS platforms.
• Experience in digital learning analytics, including monitoring learner enrolment, participation, assessment performance, course completion and competency development.
• Ability to provide technical assistance, user training and mentorship to institutional staff in digital learning systems, data management and reporting.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• High ethical standards and commitment to data confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Please submit your CV or resume highlighting relevant skills and experience along with a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position. The closing date for applications will be Friday November 20, 2026 at 23:59 (EAT) . 

Amref Health Africa in Uganda is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Qualified women and Youth are encouraged to apply. 

Amref Health Africa does not charge applicants any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not appointed any agent to facilitate recruitment on its behalf. While vacancies may occasionally be advertised on external job boards, all legitimate opportunities are published on our official website and social media channels. Please note that official Amref communications will come from an @amref.org email address. If you are asked to make a payment in connection with an Amref recruitment process, please treat the request as fraudulent.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.