M&E Manager – State

M&E Manager – State

Organization: Piramal Swasthya / PSMRI
Department: Piramal School of Leadership
Location: State Capital – Jharkhand / Chhattisgarh
Band/Grade: 2A/2B
Travel: Medium travel to various intervention districts
Reporting To: State Lead

About the Project

The project is implemented by PSMRI in partnership with the STOP TB Partnership and supported through the U.S. Department of State. It aims to strengthen tuberculosis (TB) detection and linkage to treatment among underserved tribal populations across India.

Phase 1 will:

• Screen approximately 2 million people.
• Cover 24 districts across 8 high-burden states.
• Deploy 150 mobile screening teams equipped with AI-enabled portable digital X-ray and molecular diagnostic tools.
• Deploy a large field workforce supported by strong monitoring and program-management structures.

The role contributes to community screening, diagnostics, coordination, monitoring and linkage to TB treatment under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).

About the Role

The State RMLE Lead / M&E Manager – State will be responsible for operationalizing Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research (RMLE) functions at the state level.

The role will ensure effective implementation, data-driven decision-making and continuous program improvement while working closely with the State TB Cell, district teams and implementation partners, under the guidance of the State Lead.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Digital Health Platforms & Ni-kshay Integration

• Support the rollout, customization and adoption of digital health platforms across districts for:
  • Data reporting and automated dashboards
  • Surveillance
  • Patient management
  • CHV supervision
• Ensure functional integration and data synchronization/verification with Ni-kshay at state and district levels.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Adapt and operationalize the state-specific M&E plan aligned with the national framework and project goals.
• Ensure systematic tracking of inputs, outputs and outcomes across districts and facilities.
• Institutionalize data-use mechanisms such as review meetings, dashboards and feedback loops at state and district levels.
• Facilitate incorporation of learning into program strategy refinement.

Data Management, Analysis & Quality

• Ensure timely, complete and accurate data collection and reporting from districts and partners.
• Compile and analyse program data to generate district-wise and state-level insights.
• Develop periodic analytical reports, dashboards and presentations for:
  • State TB Cell
  • District program reviews
  • Internal program management
• Establish and implement data quality assurance mechanisms.
• Provide actionable feedback to districts and blocks to improve program performance.
• Support NTEP in data-driven advocacy and decision-making.

Field Monitoring & Mentoring

• Conduct regular field visits to districts and blocks to:
  • Monitor program implementation
  • Validate data quality
  • Identify operational gaps and bottlenecks
• Provide on-ground mentoring to district M&E teams on processes and tools.
• Document best practices, innovations and challenges.

Reporting & Documentation

• Lead preparation of state-level program reports, including:
  • Monthly/quarterly progress reports
  • Review meeting presentations
  • Donor and internal reports
• Support development of:
  • Technical briefs
  • Guidance/policy notes
  • Case studies and success stories
• Ensure standardization and quality of reporting formats across districts.

Research & Learning

• Support contextualization and implementation of research studies at the state level.
• Develop/adapt data-collection tools and assessment frameworks.
• Identify state-specific research priorities based on program gaps.
• Facilitate data collection, supervision and quality assurance for research activities.
• Translate data into clear and actionable insights for program improvement.
• Contribute to research proposals, concept notes and documentation.
• Support dissemination of findings to state stakeholders and partners.

Capacity Building

• Build the capacity of district RMLE staff, program teams and partners on:
  • Data collection and reporting
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Use of digital tools
• Facilitate review meetings and learning forums to promote a data-use culture.
• Undertake any other specific tasks assigned by the organization as required.

Key Stakeholders

External

• State TB Cell
• Department of Tribal Affairs
• Central TB Division
• Related organizations, as required

Internal

• Central and State Operations Teams
• Other Program Departments

Essential Qualification

Master’s degree in:

• Statistics
• Public Health
• Economics
• Demography
• Development Science
• Or a related field

Essential Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in M&E, data management and MIS handling.
• Experience providing technical assistance to government programmes in TB, health or nutrition and working with government information systems is preferred.
• Experience in research writing in the form of papers/presentations at national or international platforms.
• Experience with data-collection tools and apps, and supporting the development of dashboard visualization software.
• Knowledge of major evaluation methodologies, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method and impact evaluation.
• Knowledge of data-collection and analysis methodologies.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and SPSS/Stata.
• Strong data-analysis and visualization skills.
• Fluency in English and Hindi, including reading, writing and speaking. Knowledge of other Indian languages is an asset.
• Ability to communicate, network and negotiate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong team-playing, training and mentoring skills.

Additional Preference

• Proven experience working with tribal communities or in rural/underserved areas, particularly with youth or students.
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder groups, including government agencies, NGOs and local community leaders.

Core Values

Knowledge

• Expertise – strive for a deeper understanding of the domain.
• Innovation – aspire to do things creatively.

Action

• Entrepreneurship – empowered to act decisively and create value.
• Integrity – consistency in thoughts, speech and action.

Care

• Trusteeship – protect the interests of customers, community, employees, partners and shareholders.
• Humility – aspire to be the best while remaining humble.

Application Process

Filling the application form is mandatory.

Candidates should:

1. Fill out the State M&E Manager – Piramal Swasthya application form provided in the original JD.
2. Share their resume at hr.psl@piramalswasthya.org  
3. Use the email subject line: M&E Manager - State

The application page on page 4 of the JD also provides a QR code for accessing the application form.

 

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