Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Technical Advisor

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

HSS

Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa

Province

National

Job Specification Information

Title

Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Technical Advisor

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) is seeking to appoint an M&E Technical Advisor to support the monitoring and evaluation of the PrEP services. The successful candidate will support programme monitoring, strengthen data quality, and improve the use of routine programme data to inform decision-making across national, provincial, and district levels. The candidate will be seconded to the National Department of Health (NDoH) and based at their offices, with travel to provinces and districts as required. This is a fixed-term contract position renewable subject to funding availability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support the implementation of the PrEP M&E framework. • Ensure that approved PrEP indicators and data elements are correctly configured and maintained on SyNCH. • Monitor the accuracy and completeness of PrEP data captured on SyNCH and oversee routine data quality assessments. • Analyse SyNCH data to monitor PrEP programme performance and identify data gaps or trends. • Generate routine monitoring reports to support national, provincial, and district reporting requirements. • Use monthly reports to identify programme performance gaps and support districts to implement quality improvement plans. • Provide technical support to provincial and district teams in interpreting programme data and strengthening data use. • Support training and mentorship on monitoring tools, reporting processes, and the effective use of programme data.

Key Attributes

• Knowledge of public health sector policies and procedures. • Strong ICT competence, including the ability to troubleshoot and support digital health tools. • Demonstrated experience in data analysis and using data for programme decision-making. • Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• Degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related field. • Qualification or certification in Monitoring and Evaluation. • Valid driver’s license.

Experience Required

• Minimum five years’ experience in health programme monitoring and evaluation. • Experience in public health, digital health, or health systems strengthening. • Experience working with DHIS2 or digital health reporting systems. • Experience working with HIV or PrEP programmes. • Experience in training, facilitation, and capacity building at different levels. • Experience in stakeholder engagement and collaboration. • Experience in health data management, data validation, and interpretation of routine programme reports.

Remuneration

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.

Other Job Details

APPLICATIONS and ENQUIRIES • Interested applicants must complete their application online: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that they understand and meet the requirements. • Applicants who meet the requirements must ensure that their on-line applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the on-line application in order to be considered. • Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the link provided. PLEASE NOTE: • Personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 16 April 2026, at 16h30. Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, Indian males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.