M&E Officer

The Institute of Health Programs and Systems (IHPS) is a South African non-profit company (NPC) born out of the PEPFAR CDC Track 1 transition of the ICAP, Columbia University, Multi-country AIDS Program (MCAP) in South Africa in 2010. The IHPS mission is “to strengthen health and development systems through program implementation and partnerships,” and the vision is “optimal and sustainable health and development outcomes”. Presently, IHPS is a Global Fund Subrecipient (SR) under Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA), tasked to implement the “My Journey Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Programme”, in Mbombela Subdistrict, Mpumalanga Province, from January 2026 to March 2028. As such, IHPS seeks to recruit the position outlined below, based in Mbombela Subdistrict
Full Time

Overall Responsibility

Under the supervision of the M&E Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will support the design, implementation, and management of the M&E system for the “My Journey” programme, ensuring accurate data collection, analysis, and reporting to measure programme impact and inform decision-making.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Support the development, review, and maintenance of the programme Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework, including indicators, data collection tools, and reporting templates.
  • Train and provide ongoing technical support to field staff on M&E protocols, digital data systems, and reporting requirements.
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments (DQAs), internal data verification processes, and site visits to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards.
  • Analyse programme data to track performance against targets, identify trends, gaps, and achievements, and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Support the preparation and timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual donor reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitate data review meetings and support programme teams in using data for decision-making, programme adaptation, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Manage and maintain digital data management systems, including DHIS2, TIER.Net, AYP IMS, and MobileMR, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Participate in programme evaluations, assessments, operational research, and learning activities as required.
  • Conduct monthly internal data verification meetings with Data Quality Officers and the M&E Manager to review performance and address data-related issues.
  • Represent IHPS in relevant M&E technical working groups, forums, and stakeholder platforms as delegated.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by IHPS senior management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in M&E, Information Management, Social Sciences or Statistics with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in HIV and AIDS programming, with a specific focus on   M&E;
  • Demonstrated experience in data management and reporting systems including tools development, data capturing, analysis and report writing. Experience of working in Global Fund, PEPFAR or other donor funded projects would be an added advantage;
  • Basic understanding of government M&E systems including DOH, DSD and DOE;

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent facilitation skills
  • Experience in conducting training and workshops.
  • Computer literate in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent Report-writing skills 
  • Ability to maintain detailed records and manage caseloads effectively
  • Excellent Planning and organizational skills 
  • Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player 
  • Have a valid driver’s license

Employer’s Rights

This position description may not list all the duties of the job. If an offer is made, you will be presented with a detailed job description. Applicants will be evaluated based upon their demonstrated ability to perform the tasks listed above, their education and work experience. The employer reserves the right to revise this posting at any time.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to HR@ihps-sa.org. Subject line should be the Position and Subdistrict you are applying for, and a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should be attached. Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.

Due to the extremely high volume of CVs expected, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS about these positions will be accepted.

Closing Date: 16 February 2026