Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Intern

GOAL 3 – JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Intern

Reports To: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer

Department: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Research

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Contract Type: Internship – Full Time

Duration: 6 Months – Renewable based on performance

1. About GOAL 3

GOAL 3 operates as a social enterprise dedicated to enhancing patient care through its innovative IMPALA monitoring system, which equips clinical staff with tools for improved patient management. By transitioning healthcare facilities from reactive treatment to proactive clinical care, IMPALA patient monitoring system ensures vulnerable patients receive prompt intervention. Currently, the IMPALA platform is deployed across clinical sites in Malawi, Rwanda, and Tanzania.

1. Role Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Intern will support the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer in data collection, management, quality assurance, data analysis, data visualization, and research activities across GOAL 3 operations in Malawi.

The role provides hands-on learning in M&E systems, data use for decision-making, and Real-World Evidence generation.

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Key Responsibilities

A. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Support maintenance of GOAL 3’s MEL framework, plan, and indicators
• Support routine data acquisition from hospitals and entry into the data warehouse
• Assist in cleaning, organizing and storing data to ensure it is complete, accurate, and usable.
• Assist in analysis and preparation of timely reports on indicators identified in the MEL framework
• Assist in developing and testing data visualization dashboards for internal and external use.
• Document issues, feedback, and lessons learned from hospitals and share with the service team

B. Data Quality Assurance

• Support routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA) for MEL indicators
• Assist in checking data for completeness, consistency and accuracy
• Support preparation for regular M&E review workshops, including data review summaries

C. Capacity Building

• Support development of Continuous Quality Improvement tools using IMPALA monitor data
• Assist in developing training materials on data use for decision making at hospital level
• Provide basic support and follow-up to hospital data officers under guidance of the Regional Officer

1. Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts and data management
• Familiarity with Excel and at least one data analysis tool (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, or Power BI) is an advantage
• Previous internship, volunteer work, or academic project involving data collection or research is an advantage
• Experience working in a hospital is an advantage

1. Skills and Competencies

• Self-starter: Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail: Able to check and clean data accurately
• Analytical skills: Able to support basic analysis and summarize findings clearly
• Communication: Able to write clear summaries and communicate professionally with hospital teams
• Teamwork: Able to work collaboratively across countries and cultures
• Confidentiality: Able to handle sensitive health and programme data responsibly and maintain privacy
• Adaptability: Willing to learn new tools and support multiple tasks

1. What the Intern Will Gain

• Practical experience in regional M&E, data quality assurance
• Mentorship from the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research Officer
• Exposure to hospital data systems, dashboards and Real World Evidence
• Experience working in a dynamic international health tech start-up

Application process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to [[email protected]] by [16/11/2026]