Measurement Evaluation And Learning (MEL) Manager

Job Summary

The MEL Manager leads M&E and data adaptive learning for Seed Global Health in Kampala. Reporting to the Country Director, this Master's-level health informatics specialist with 5+ years of experience aligns country data with Uganda's MOH DHIS2, oversees IRB/GCP compliance, builds Power BI dashboards, and mentors local partner institutions by August 7, 2026.

Key Roles & Operational Responsibilities

1. Strategic MEL System Design & Alignment

• Country Plan Management: Develop, execute, and update the country team's MEL Plan, ensuring direct alignment with Seed's Global MEL Strategic Plan and donor requirements.
• National System Integration: Align data collection, indicator reporting, and verification systems with institutional requirements and national MOH HMIS tools, including DHIS2 subsystems (LMIS, iHRIS).
• Data Assurance & Compliance: Lead data validation, cleaning, and quality assurance routines to ensure that program data submitted for donor reporting and internal performance tracking is accurate and audit-ready.

2. Operational Research, Ethics & Adaptive Management

• Research & Ethics Leadership: Oversee operational research, assessments, and program evaluations, maintaining full compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) ethics standards.
• Dashboards & Visualization: Design and maintain Power BI progress visualization dashboards to improve data accessibility, enable adaptive management, and guide evidence-based decisions.
• Learning & Knowledge Management: Facilitate learning reviews, cross-country exchanges, and national Communities of Practice while compiling knowledge products (abstracts, case studies, success stories).

3. Partner Engagement & Capacity Development

• MOH & Institutional Collaboration: Cultivate strategic relationships with Ministry of Health officials, academic institutions, and partner health facilities across Uganda.
• Technical Capacity Building: Assess M&E gaps across partner cadres and conduct training workshops on indicator definitions, SOPs, mobile data collection tools, and data quality assurance.
• Team Supervision: Supervise, mentor, and manage country MEL team members, research assistants, and data collection consultants.

Foundational Capabilities & Prerequisites

Required Academic Background & Experience

• Educational Baseline: Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Statistics, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Workplace Track Record: Minimum 5 years of experience designing, managing, and executing public health monitoring, evaluation, and research projects (preferably within international non-governmental organizations).
• MOH Systems Collaboration: Proven track record of working directly with and strengthening Ministry of Health (MOH) data systems in East Africa.

Technical & Analytical Competencies

• Health Information Systems: Advanced proficiency in DHIS2, including subsystem familiarity with LMIS (Logistics Management Information System) and iHRIS (Integrated Human Resource Information System).
• Data Software & Visualization: Demonstrated mastery of Power BI for dashboard creation, alongside statistical analysis packages (SPSS, Stata) and database management tools.
• Mobile & Field Data Collection: Expertise in designing paper and tablet-based mobile data collection tools (e.g., ODK, KoboToolbox, CommCare) for field surveys and training tracking systems.
• Ethics Certification: Active certification or ability to immediately obtain and maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification in human subject ethics.
• Languages & Travel: Spoken and written fluency in English; willingness to travel up to 50% locally across Uganda and internationally as needed.

What Seed Global Health Offers

• Competitive INGO Package: Market-leading compensation structured on equitable international non-profit principles.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for staff and immediate family, life insurance, professional development funds, floating holidays, and a birthday holiday.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Direct involvement in transforming health workforce training and strengthening health systems across Uganda, Malawi, Sierra Leone, and Zambia.

Skills Required:

• Health / Medical