Coalition Health Zambia (CHZ), a Zambian organization focused on improving health outcomes, is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator. The successful candidate will support the implementation and strengthening of the M&E system for the LEN demand-creation Activity in Central Province, Eastern Province, Lusaka Province, North Western Province, and Southern Province. This activity aims to increase awareness and uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services among priority populations.

The M&E Coordinator will contribute to designing and refining M&E frameworks, tools, and processes, ensuring effective tracking of activity performance and results. They will provide technical oversight and support to District and Zone Coordinators, promoting standardized data collection, reporting, and use of data across implementation sites. The role involves strengthening community feedback mechanisms and accountability systems, aligning with the activity's community-led approach and adaptive programming focus.

Key responsibilities include monitoring and implementation, data management and analysis, capacity building and stakeholder engagement, program monitoring, reporting and feedback, and partnership and collaboration. The M&E Coordinator will conduct regular field monitoring visits, provide technical support to District and Zone Coordinators, and analyze data to generate actionable insights for program improvement.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, or a related field. They should possess strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and performance monitoring, experience in HIV/AIDS or public health programming, and excellent data analysis and visualization skills. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in health or development programs is required.

The M&E Coordinator will work closely with District and Zone Coordinators, Ministry of Health structures, and implementing partners to ensure harmonized M&E implementation and alignment with national M&E systems. They will participate in relevant technical working groups and coordination platforms, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing to improve program effectiveness.

Coalition Health Zambia is implementing the Coordinated, Community-led Demand Creation for PrEP project in 16 districts across six provinces, in partnership with the CIDRZ-led Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP). The goal is to increase awareness, informed decision-making, and uptake of PrEP services, including Lenacapavir (LEN), as part of Zambia's combination HIV prevention package.

Interested candidates can apply for the position by 28 September 2026. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes in Zambia and supporting the national response to the HIV epidemic. Coalition Health Zambia is committed to strengthening health systems, promoting community engagement, and enhancing partnerships to achieve sustainable health interventions.

Key points

  • The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will support the implementation of the LEN demand-creation Activity across six provinces in Zambia.
  • The role involves strengthening community feedback mechanisms and accountability systems, aligning with the activity's community-led approach and adaptive programming focus.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience in HIV/AIDS or public health programming and strong knowledge of Results-Based Management (RBM) and performance monitoring.

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