Consultant - MEAL Expert (Tuberculosis Program)

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About the Project

PATH is implementing the Johnson & Johnson supported Community Health Worker led activation of vulnerable population in India through delivery of health promotion messaging across 3 states. This initiative aims to empower 20,000 CHWs across the states of Maharashtra and Telangana, to deliver health promotion messaging in their role as community mobilizers, in a way that not only informs but also empowers proactive health management.

Position Summary:

PATH seeks to engage a qualifiedConsultant - MEAL Expertto support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) components of the project. The consultant will be responsible for designing a comprehensive MEAL framework, developing a model to assess the impact of interventions on tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, and supporting scientific documentation and sustainability planning for government transition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement a MEAL framework aligned with project objectives, including a model to measure the impact of interventions on TB diagnosis and care.

• Develop a sustainability plan to facilitate the transition of project activities to government systems.

• Conduct ongoing monitoring and evaluation based on defined key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Provide technical feedback on MEAL tools and methodologies.

• Support the preparation of scientific documentation, including abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for dissemination at national and international platforms.

Education Qualification, Experience and Required Skills

• Master's degree in Public Health or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public health program management, with a strong focus on tuberculosis-related projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluation, including tool development, data analysis, and reporting.

• Experience in scientific writing and documentation for knowledge sharing and advocacy.

• Familiarity with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP) and public health systems in India is highly desirable.

Location: Remote