About IHAT:

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) was instituted in 2003 and our vision is to meaningfully impact the lives of vulnerable and marginalised people by addressing health and social inequities. The Trust is working towards reducing inequities by developing comprehensive and sustainable programmes to improve population health. Since its inception, IHAT has working closely with the Government of India and state governments, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi and Bihar to achieve public health goals. Our work is focused in areas of prevention and control of HIV and Tuberculosis, in achieving significant improvements in Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health, improved Nutrition among mothers and children, and strengthening health systems. We use program science to optimise and scale public health programs while partnering with the governments and communities.

About Program:

Reporting to:

Team Lead

Travel Requirements:

30% travel is expected

Job Summary :

The M&E Specialist will lead and provide strategic oversight and technical leadership to strengthening data driven decision making across IHAT supported programs. The role will be responsible for integrating data systems, leading advanced analytics, ensuring data quality, and translating insights into program and policy action.

The position will work closely with government counterparts and program teams to institutionalize data-driven decision-making and enhance program performance across RMNCHN, TB, CPHC, NCD and health systems strengthening.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Data Analysis and Program Insights

• Conduct strategic analyses to generate programmatic insights that support improved service delivery for RMNCHN, TB, CPHC, HSS & Tribal health initiatives in Madhya Pradesh.
• Formulate and address key strategic questions to guide program design, using insights derived from data analysis.
• Lead data synthesis from various sources—primary (internal program assessments, program generated data), administrative data on service statistics and secondary (NFHS, AHS, DLHS, NSSO, DHS, SRS etc.)—to develop program intelligence and guide program design

Knowledge Generation and Technical Documentation

• Lead/coordinate key programme reviews, baselines and evaluations/end-line surveys and action research commissioned in the state.
• Collaborate with program teams (State, divisional and district levels) to generate actionable data insights, identify opportunity gaps, and design research questions to inform program strategy and planning
• Develop study designs and robust M&E frameworks, while systematically tracking and analysing outcomes to inform program teams for adaptive strategy and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with program and knowledge management team in preparing technical documents, policy briefs, and infographics based on evidence from analyses, supporting knowledge sharing and advocacy efforts.
• Maintain a comprehensive repository of health data sources to aid IHAT and government stakeholders in data-driven decision-making.
• Contribute M&E content for IHAT’s website and knowledge management initiatives, enhancing the visibility of program outcomes and insights.
• Contribute to the development of peer-reviewed scientific publications and manage technical publication agenda for IHAT’s team in Madhya Pradesh.

Program and Government Collaboration

• Provide targeted support to strengthen government data systems and ensure quality data for decision-making during review meetings
• Conceptualise, plan and lead data quality assessments to strengthen data systems and catalyse training of government data managers on data quality
• Coordinate with key stakeholders within the State NHM (M.P), Department of Public Health & Medical Education, intervention medical colleges, and relevant departments like Tribal Welfare, to align M&E activities with program objectives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective M&E processes, supporting IHAT’s objectives and enhancing government data systems where necessary.
• Design monitoring tools, prepare reports and dashboards for programme monitoring, donor reporting and for supporting government reviews

Data Management and Reporting

• Oversee data management, including downloading, compiling, cleaning, matching, triangulation, analysis, and presentation, using government data systems such as HMIS, RCH-ANMOL, Nikshay, and NCD portal and program data sets
• Support the team in designing M&E frameworks and reporting structures for IHAT’s programs, aligning with program priorities and donor requirements.
• Identify and address data quality issues, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information used for monitoring and program improvement.

Capacity building and mentorship

• Guide and mentor internal M&E staff ensuring adherence to quality standards in data collection, management, and analysis to strengthen project outcomes
• Strengthen the capacity of program teams at district and block levels by training them on effective use of data.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere and contribute to organization’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and safeguarding and PSHEA initiative.
• Any other work given by the line manager or organization from time to time

Work Experience:

Minimum 5-6 years of relevant experience of working as M&E, data analytics in public health programs.

Education:

Post graduate degree in Statistics, Demography, Population Studies, Economics or a related field.

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in leading data analysis, generating actionable insights, and translating evidence into program and policy recommendations.
• Strong hands-on experience with government health data systems such as HMIS, RCH/ANMOL, Nikshay, and NCD portals, including data validation, and triangulation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI/Tableau, STATA/R or similar) will be an added advantage.
• Experience in designing M&E frameworks, indicators, dashboards, and data quality assurance mechanisms.
• Good understanding of the structure and functioning of NHM and state health systems.
• Proven experience in supporting data-driven reviews and decision-making processes.
• Fluency in Hindi and English.

How To Apply :

Interested candidates should visit https://www.ihat.in/vacancies/ page to submit their application. Only a complete application submitted through the online portal before the closing date will be considered.

We will be following a systematic selection process to fill this position based on experience, competency and suitability. Shortlisting for the posts will take place soon after the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. If you have not heard from us within six weeks of the closing date, please assume that the current IHAT positions are unable to accommodate you at the moment. It is also not possible for us to provide you with specific feedback because of the volume of applications we receive.

IHAT does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing, or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.

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