Monitoring and Information Management Officer

About GHP:One billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. For over thirty years, GHP – www.thet.org - has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges and clinics in the UK and those overseas.From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. In the past seven years alone, GHP has reached over 84,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions and UK health workers who have contributed over 60,000 days of their time as volunteers. The programme has contributed to more effective and efficient health systems in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).1 It also benefits the UK health sector through improved health professional competencies, motivation, health service innovations and global influence.2 GHP’s work is rooted in the Health Partnership Model. Health partnerships are long-term, institutional relationships between health organizations in the UK and their counterparts in LMICs, and are based on ideas of co-development, reciprocal learning and mutual benefit. Staff from UK health institutions volunteer their time developing and carrying out health systems strengthening activities at their LMIC partner institution, be that training, curriculum development, leadership and governance, etc.UFUQ project overview:The project is strategically designed to uplift the health conditions of the Syrian population. It addresses critical elements of health workforce management and medical education in Syria, aiming for a transformative impact on health outcomes in the region.Specialized Medical Education Enhancement:UFUQ aims to enable targeted specialties in Syria to play a pivotal role in advancing medical education and practice. This encompasses a comprehensive review, update, and rollout of curricula, teaching, and assessment materials in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and anaesthesiology. The project focuses on strengthening capacities in medical education, clinical/CPD areas, English language proficiency, research skills, and fostering scientific collaboration and partnership among and between faculties, residents, and international peers.Rooted in the UFUQ philosophy, this intervention believes that by strengthening the systems and capacities for specialized medical education, the quality and accessibility of specialist health services will be markedly improved. The UFUQ project envisions a transformative approach contributing to the broader goal of achieving universal health coverage and delivering better-quality care in Syria.Objective of the PositionMonitoring and Information Management Officer based in Syria. The primary role is to support the project's monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) systems to ensure that project activities are effectively tracked, evaluated, and continuously improved.The staff will also be partially seconded to the Syrian Board, where they will assist in establishing a robust database and information management framework to support evidence-based decision-making. The initial focus will be on the targeted medical specialties, with the aim of building the capacity of Board staff through on-the-job training so they can eventually expand this work to all specialties.Key Responsibilities:* Collaborate with MEAL coordinator and program teams to design and implement context-appropriate quantitative and qualitative data collection tools and methodologies. * Conduct regular field visits to health facilities, training centers, and other activity sites to monitor the implementation of project activities. Additionally, lead the impact assessment process and any other data collection activities. * Support ongoing monitoring of project performance indicators and progress toward targets. * Data Management: conduct gap assessment and support the Syrian Board and CSSHT in establishing a comprehensive database and information management system to enhance evidence-based decision-making and health workforce (HRH) planning. * Capacity Building: Deliver MEAL and IM training and ongoing technical support to national partners, particularly the Syrian Board to strengthen institutional capacity. * Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in the data collection process; manage and maintain the MEAL database and dashboard. * Conduct regular Data Quality Assurance (DQA) checks to ensure data accuracy and reliability through systematic verification and validation. Identify inconsistencies or gaps and support timely corrections. * Contribute to the implementation of accountability mechanisms, ensuring feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders informs project adjustments. * Organize the documentation of sources of data and means of verification for both GHP and its partners/service providers. * Perform any other MEAL-related duties with the guidance of the direct manager.Qualifications & Experience* Bachelor’s degree in international relations, Economics, Information Management, Statistics, Social Sciences and Development Studies or relevant discipline. * Minimum of 3 years of work experience relevant experience in MEAL or IM within the humanitarian or development sectors, with a strong preference for experience in the health and medical education sectors. * Solid understanding of MEAL concepts, frameworks (e.g., logframes, ToCs), indicators, and performance monitoring systems. * Extensive experience in building local capacity for database development and effective information management systems (Essential). * Familiarity with Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), data protection principles, and ethical data collection. * Formal training in Monitoring and Evaluation, Data Management, Core Humanitarian Standards, and Data Quality Assurance (DQA) is an advantage. * Demonstrated experience with both quantitative and qualitative MEAL methods, data collection and management, and quality control processes. * Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK) and strong command of MS Excel (Essential). * Demonstrated proficiency in using data visualization and analysis platforms such as Power BI (Essential). * Excellent communication skills in Arabic (written and spoken) are required; proficiency in English is an advantage. * Excellent analytical and reporting skills with a strong attention to detail. * Flexibility and adaptability to work independently in a small organization and complex environment. * Willingness and ability to travel across governorates is required.HOW TO APPLYlink to apply for the position