Job Description

Jhpiego is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Medical Doctor (or equivalent) with a background in biostatistics, public health, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to serve as an M&E Intern. The intern will support the implementation and monitoring of project activities, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and the successful implementation of the BEAT Breast Cancer Project in Zanzibar.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, and reporting related to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and patient navigation services.
• Assist health facilities Integrated Reproductive and Child Health (IRCH) and District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) in ensuring data quality and timely reporting.
• Participate in data verification visits and routine monitoring activities to strengthen data accuracy and completeness.
• Support healthcare providers in proper documentation and the use of data collection and reporting tools.
• Assist in tracking and following up confirmed breast cancer patients to support continuity of care and patient navigation services.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports, presentations, and data summaries.
• Support the use and maintenance of digital health information systems and databases used by the project.
• Perform other M&E-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in biostatistics, public health, or M&E.
• At least 1 year of experience in health program monitoring and evaluation.
• Awareness in digital data management tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, ZanEMR, Microsoft SharePoint, DHIS2, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to health facilities and outreach sites within Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba Islands).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in health program implementation and evaluation.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in M&E and public health.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful breast cancer initiatives.
• Skill development in data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Exposure to digital health information systems, including DHIS2, ZanEMR, and Power BI.
• Practical experience in data quality assurance, data visualization, and performance monitoring.
• Enhanced understanding of breast cancer prevention, early detection, and health systems strengthening.
• Opportunities to participate in field visits, supportive supervision, and stakeholder coordination meetings.
• Capacity building in project planning, management, documentation, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience working with government, development partners, and healthcare providers in a dynamic public health environment.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Support data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, and reporting related to breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and patient navigation services.
• Assist health facilities Integrated Reproductive and Child Health (IRCH) and District Health Management Teams (DHMTs) in ensuring data quality and timely reporting.
• Participate in data verification visits and routine monitoring activities to strengthen data accuracy and completeness.
• Support healthcare providers in proper documentation and the use of data collection and reporting tools.
• Assist in tracking and following up confirmed breast cancer patients to support continuity of care and patient navigation services.
• Contribute to the preparation of project reports, presentations, and data summaries.
• Support the use and maintenance of digital health information systems and databases used by the project.
• Perform other M&E-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor

• Biostatistics
• Public health
• Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
• Data collection
• Data entry
• Data cleaning
• Data analysis
• Data reporting
• Data quality assurance
• Digital data management tools (Microsoft Excel, ZanEMR, Microsoft SharePoint, DHIS2, Power BI)
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Data visualization
• Performance monitoring
• Project planning
• Project management
• Documentation
• Evidence-based decision-making

• Medical degree (MD or equivalent) with demonstrated experience in biostatistics, public health, or M&E.
• At least 1 year of experience in health program monitoring and evaluation.
• Awareness in digital data management tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, ZanEMR, Microsoft SharePoint, DHIS2, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to health facilities and outreach sites within Zanzibar (Unguja and Pemba Islands).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.