MERL Specialist - Health Keepers Network


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HKN seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Specialist to provide technical leadership for monitoring, research, data analysis, and learning activities across project districts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of the project MERL plan, ensuring alignment with program indicators, baselines, and targets.
  • Support baseline, midline, and endline studies and lead operational research to inform program design and implementation.
  • Collect, clean, analyse, and validate program data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Automate data cleaning and analysis processes using tools such as Power BI, Excel, or statistical software.
  • Build and maintain the project’s database and GIS outputs to support data visualisation and improve the quality of reports.
  • Ensure timely reporting of CHV-generated data and strengthen integration into DHIMS2.
  • Conduct field monitoring visits and provide supportive supervision to CHVs and CHNs on data collection and use.
  • Contribute to the preparation of quarterly and annual performance reports.
  • Support the design and updating of electronic data collection tools.
  • Contribute to annual work planning by providing evidence and aligning with national and donor reporting frameworks.
  • Capture and document lessons learned, success stories, and case studies for dissemination to partners and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate regular learning and reflection sessions with project teams and stakeholders to promote adaptive management.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager


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Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, or related field, a Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in MERL, preferably in health systems, community health, or development programs.
  • Demonstrated experience in operational research and evidence generation for programming.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and visualisation using Power BI, Excel, and statistical software (SPSS, STATA, or R).
  • Experience in GIS mapping and database management is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of Ghana’s health information systems (DHIMS2) and familiarity with community health programming.
  • Experience with electronic/mobile data collection tools (e.g., Kobo, SurveyCTO).
  • Strong understanding of gender and youth-sensitive monitoring approaches.
  • Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.

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