JOB DESCRIPTION

Project: FHI 360 EpiC Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Continuity of Care Project

Location: Bong County or Montserrado County, Liberia

Reports To: Field Coordinator (Assigned County)

Technical Supervision: MEL-AM & Data Manager

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Project Position

Project Duration: July 2026 – September 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to project continuation and funding availability)

ABOUT RESTORE HOPE LIBERIA

Restore Hope Liberia (RHL) is a Liberian-led non-governmental organization committed to strengthening health systems, improving maternal, newborn and child health outcomes, advancing mental health and psychosocial support, promoting localization, and supporting sustainable community development.

RHL works alongside government institutions, communities, development partners, and civil society organizations to strengthen systems that improve health outcomes and advance locally led solutions.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Restore Hope Liberia is implementing the FHI 360 EpiC Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Continuity of Care Project as a Civil Society Organization (CSO) subawardee under the USAID/PEPFAR-supported EpiC platform.

The project seeks to strengthen continuity of care across the maternal, newborn and child health continuum through improved pregnancy identification, referral completion, antenatal care continuity, facility delivery support, postpartum follow-up, newborn follow-up, PMTCT/EID continuity, immunization follow-up, maternal wellbeing support, and strengthened community-facility linkages.

POSITION SUMMARY

The District M&E Assistant will support monitoring, verification, data quality assurance, documentation review, referral verification, facility validation, and routine field monitoring activities within assigned districts.

The position will work closely with Field Coordinators, Maternal Wellbeing & Continuity Facilitators, facility focal persons, CHAs, TTMs, and community structures to ensure accurate reporting, high-quality documentation, and reliable implementation data.

The District M&E Assistant will serve as a key link between field implementation and project monitoring systems.

PROJECT STAFFING PHILOSOPHY

Restore Hope Liberia seeks mission-driven professionals committed to strengthening community health systems, improving continuity of care, supporting maternal wellbeing, and advancing locally led development.

The District M&E Assistant is expected to demonstrate:

• Integrity and accountability.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Commitment to data quality and evidence.
  • Respect for communities and stakeholders.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitoring and Field Verification

• Conduct routine monitoring visits to assigned facilities and communities.
  • Verify implementation of project activities.
  • Support verification of referral completion and continuity interventions.
  • Monitor compliance with approved implementation plans.
  • Assist in validating reported project results.

2. Facility Validation and Mapping Support

• Participate in facility validation exercises.
  • Verify facility information and focal persons.
  • Support referral pathway mapping and updates.
  • Assist in maintaining facility databases and implementation records.

3. Data Quality Assurance

• Support routine data quality assessments.
  • Review field records for completeness and accuracy.
  • Identify data inconsistencies and reporting gaps.
  • Support implementation of corrective actions.

4. Documentation Review and Verification

• Review attendance sheets, activity reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Verify documentation submitted by field teams.
  • Support evidence collection and archiving.
  • Assist with maintaining project documentation systems.

5. Referral and Continuity Monitoring

• Support tracking of ANC referrals and follow-up activities.
  • Assist in monitoring postpartum, newborn, immunization, and PMTCT/EID follow-up.
  • Conduct referral verification activities.
  • Support continuity-of-care monitoring systems.

6. Reporting Support

• Prepare monitoring summaries and field verification reports.
  • Support compilation of district-level monitoring information.
  • Assist with routine project reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and implementation reviews.

7. Learning and Quality Improvement

• Document field observations and implementation challenges.
  • Support identification of best practices and lessons learned.
  • Participate in review meetings and quality improvement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Community Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, data collection, public health, or community development programs.
  • Experience conducting field visits and monitoring activities.
  • Strong data collection and reporting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and basic data management tools.
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively within assigned districts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting donor-funded projects.
  • Experience working with Ministry of Health structures, health facilities, CHAs, TTMs, or community-based programs.
  • Experience conducting data quality assessments or verification exercises.
  • Familiarity with MNCH, community health, referral systems, or health systems strengthening initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Monitoring and Verification
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Documentation Review
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Accountability and Integrity
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

By the conclusion of the project, the District M&E Assistant will have contributed to:

• Accurate and reliable monitoring data.
  • High-quality facility validation and referral verification.
  • Improved data quality and reporting accuracy.
  • Strong documentation and evidence management.
  • Effective monitoring of continuity-of-care interventions.
  • Enhanced confidence in project results and reporting.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter addressed to:

Roseline Yah Trokpao-Chesson, MPH
Executive Director
Restore Hope Liberia

• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional credentials
  • Contact information for three professional references

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

roseline@restorehopeliberia.org

Email Subject Line:

Application – District M&E Assistant

Application Deadline:
[Insert Deadline]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Restore Hope Liberia is an equal opportunity employer committed to transparency, merit-based recruitment, diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.