Employment Opportunity – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Coordinator (1)

The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) established through an Act of Parliament No. 10 of 2002, is charged with the responsibility of developing and coordinating policies, plans and strategies for the prevention and combating of HIV, AIDS, TB, and STIs to reduce the impact of the epidemic.

The position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Coordinator at NAC has become vacant. Accordingly, suitably qualified and experienced Zambians are invited to apply for the position based in Lusaka. Candidates must be prepared to assume the position immediately

MONITORING, EVALUATON, AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR (1)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To Coordinate HIV and AIDS Monitoring and Evaluation and cross-departmental information sharing through the monthly technical forums and quarterly data review meetings including research activities in Zambia and, offer technical support to stakeholders in the HIV multisectoral response with special focus on HIV Prevention Pillars.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Ensure quality, consistence and adherence to standards and best practices for Monitoring and Evaluation including data quality, privacy and use.
• Coordinates and supervises all activities related to research on HIV/AIDS and monitoring and evaluation.
• Facilitates the development of mechanism for research development in accordance with the Research Agenda
• Facilitates trainings of sub national staff in Epidemiology for data use in support of evidence-based programming for the National HIV Response.
• Provide expertise and technical assistance to partners on monitoring and evaluation and research priorities.
• Develops and maintain a database of all HIV and AIDS related research work done in Zambia.
• Facilitates the development of mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation.
• Works with the technical working group on research in order to come up with policies to improve research development.
• Ensure learning for internal and external collaboration of partners in the HIV prevention Space in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL).
• Coordinates transition of monitoring and evaluation and research findings into policies, strategies, and guidelines in order to enhance decentralized response.
• Ensures that appropriate and consistent advocacy is undertaken in relation to the research agenda and monitoring and evaluation mechanism.
• Prepare concise reports, train/build capacity in data management use and mining.
• In collaboration with stakeholders, organize HIV and research dissemination fora.
• Performs any other duties assigned by the Director, Policy and Planning

RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full Grade 12 certificate with at least 5 Credits at “O” Level including English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Minimum of a first degree in Public Health, Bio-statistics, Epidemiology or a relevant Social Science from a recognized university.
• Masters Public Health as an added advantage.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation is desirable.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Member of recognised Institute or any other related Professional Body.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCES/SKILLS:

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation, research and research methodologies
• At least 5 years’ experience working in the HIV/AIDS field with increasing responsibilities
• At least 3 years’ experience doing research related work including disease surveillance
• Experience working with research institutions
• Knowledge of research ethics and human subjects review
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use various statistical analysis packages including SPSS, SAS, STATA, Epi Info and ZamInfo to undertake advanced data analysis.

OTHER ATTRIBUTES:

 

• Information Technology skills including the ability to operate and manage computerized information systems
• Attention to detail
• Observance of deadlines
• Collaborative/Team player
• Tact

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all relevant academic and Professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) OR Passport to support the application with contact details indicating daytime telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address:

The Director General

National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council

Plot 315, Independence Avenue

P. O. Box 38718

LUSAKA

Or send applications through email in single PDF file format to: jobs@nacsec.org.zm

NOTE: Candidates are required to have their qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) before submitting their application.

Envelopes should be appropriately marked with the position applied for.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 26th June, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from qualified Zambians of all backgrounds.