Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer.
Location: Kitui County
About Us
The Centre for Medical Mobilisation Board (CMMB Kenya) is a health-focused NGO dedicated to providing medical, cooperative, and development aid to communities affected by poverty in Kenya. Since our inception in 2003, we have worked tirelessly to transform the health and well-being of women, children, and communities across 13 counties in Kenya.
Our vision is a world where every human life is valued, and health and dignity are accessible to all. Guided by our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, accountability, and respect, we strive to create lasting impact through innovative and impactful programming.
We are committed to continuous learning and evolution to achieve our strategic goals. Our robust vertical and horizontal team structures foster accountability, clear communication, and effective project management, aligning with our global strategy to maximize impact.
At CMMB Kenya, we believe in people. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We warmly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our mission.
Job overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MER) Officer will provide technical support in monitoring, evaluation, and research activities for the Integrated Maternal and Child Health program in Kitui and Kwale counties. The program focuses on safe motherhood, newborn and child health, NCDs, WASH, and Livelihoods.
The MER Officer will be based in Kitui and will play a central role in generating evidence, ensuring quality data management, tracking program progress, and documenting lessons learned to inform decision-making, program improvement, and resource mobilization.
Responsibilities
Research:
Serve as the technical lead for operational research related to the program.
Develop research protocols, tools, and work plans to address program objectives.
Ensure compliance with research ethics and secure necessary approvals from institutional and national research bodies.
Conduct and/or supervise data analysis, prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations to disseminate findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
Provide technical insights into improving service delivery strategies, including safe motherhood interventions, child health services, NCD management at primary care, livelihoods and WASH integration.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Design, implement, and maintain M&E systems, frameworks, and tools aligned with program objectives and donor requirements.
Lead development and harmonization of indicators with the Ministry of Health and global CMMB systems.
Oversee data collection, management, verification, and reporting across program sites in Kitui and Kwale.
Build the capacity of program teams, CHPs, and facility staff in data management, analysis, and use for decision-making.
Ensure timely preparation and submission of high-quality progress reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) to management and donors.
Coordinate baseline, mid-term, and end-line evaluations, as well as special studies.
Learning & Documentation:
Coordinate learning activities, including after-action reviews, learning workshops, and documentation of best practices.
Develop policy briefs, case studies, and success stories to showcase program impact.
Support proposal development with M&E frameworks, log frames, and evidence generation.
General:
Collaborate with Program Officers, CHPs, and county health teams to strengthen data use for planning and performance management.
Represent CMMB in relevant county, national, and international M&E and research forums.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Country Office.
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Research Methods, Biostatistics, Social Sciences, or related field.
At least 5 years of experience in M&E and operational research.
Demonstrated expertise in research design, protocol development, ethical compliance, and dissemination.
Strong data management and analysis skills using statistical software.
Proven ICT skills, including working with DHIS2, ODK/KOBO, and other digital health/M&E platforms.
Experience with donor-funded project reporting.
Strong proficiency in writing, capacity building, facilitation, and mentorship skills.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
How to apply
Apply through the form below.
All applications must be received by 3rd October 2025
We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Project Assistant
Location: Kwale County
About Us
The Centre for Medical Mobilisation Board (CMMB Kenya) is a health-focused NGO dedicated to providing medical, cooperative, and development aid to communities affected by poverty in Kenya. Since our inception in 2003, we have worked tirelessly to transform the health and well-being of women, children, and communities across 13 counties in Kenya.
Our vision is a world where every human life is valued, and health and dignity are accessible to all. Guided by our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, accountability, and respect, we strive to create lasting impact through innovative and impactful programming.
We are committed to continuous learning and evolution to achieve our strategic goals. Our robust vertical and horizontal team structures foster accountability, clear communication, and effective project management, aligning with our global strategy to maximize impact.
At CMMB Kenya, we believe in people. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We warmly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our mission.
Job overview
CMMB is seeking a qualified and motivated Project Assistant to support the implementation of its Cervical and Breast Cancer Project in Kwale County. The role will be responsible for day-to-day coordination of project interventions, ensuring the delivery of quality NCD services and achievement of project results. Working closely with the Project Officer and Program Manager, the Project Assistant will support program quality assurance, documentation, learning, and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to timely reporting and effective collaboration with county partners. This position offers an exciting opportunity to strengthen cancer prevention, screening, and care services, and to contribute to improved health outcomes for women and communities in Kwale.
Duties and responsibilities
Specifically, the Project Assistant will work closely with the Project Officer to perform the following tasks:
Project Management:
Participate in planning of project activities and set high quality performance targets, ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices, and donor guidelines.
Review and track progress of project implementation and utilization of project resources, using participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.
Maintain up-to-date documentation related to project monitoring and implementation, including up-to-date performance data on the indicators being tracked by the project.
Ensure a working environment of mutual trust, respect and care with other staff, encouraging effective teamwork with staff members and partners.
Identification, recruitment and retention of beneficiaries
Budget and Financial Management:
Ensure that project activities comply with CMMB financial guidelines, policies, procedures and regulations.
In collaboration with the finance teams and supporting the project officer, ensure timely payments of project beneficiaries and provide liquidation reports.
Participate in the preparation of annual project budgets, quarterly and monthly budgets.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Use appropriate project management tools to plan, review and track project progress on project implementation.
Promote innovative/effective methods towards achievement of project objectives.
Support documentation processes of project success stories, best practices, lessons learnt and other project innovations and learnings.
Supervise and mentor the Linkage assistants, community champions, CHVs and other community actors towards creating and enabling environment for TB patients.
Support implementation of community-based project activities to ensure adherence to set quality standards.
Monitor the performance of linkage assistants, champions, CHVs as well as other community actors and continuously mentor them as needed.
Work with the Project and M&E Officers to prepare donor project narrative reports, collect monthly and quarterly performance data, as well as other reports needed/required.
Regularly organize and coordinate meetings with key stakeholders on project progress and challenges.
Partnership:
Engage stakeholders at all stages of the project cycle for their insights on the appropriateness of project approaches and interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Health or related field.
At least two -year experience in community health work within a public health focused Non-Governmental Organization.
Experience working with health service delivery professionals (e.g. Community Health Workers, health care workers)
Extensive understanding of Community Health Strategy and working with the various structures under the Community Health Strategy.
Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities and able to work well under deadlines with minimum supervision
Excellent computer skills using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook—You must have demonstrable ability to format documents, prepare charts and manipulate data
Excellent verbal and written communications skills to include conflict resolution, priority management, and managing expectations of multiple clients
Experience in the implementation of NCDs programming is an added advantage
How to apply
Apply through the form below.
All applications must be received by 3rd October 2025
We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Manager
Location: Nairobi
About Us
The Centre for Medical Mobilisation Board (CMMB Kenya) is a health-focused NGO dedicated to providing medical, cooperative, and development aid to communities affected by poverty in Kenya. Since our inception in 2003, we have worked tirelessly to transform the health and well-being of women, children, and communities across 13 counties in Kenya.
Our vision is a world where every human life is valued, and health and dignity are accessible to all. Guided by our core values of collaboration, love, excellence, accountability, and respect, we strive to create lasting impact through innovative and impactful programming.
We are committed to continuous learning and evolution to achieve our strategic goals. Our robust vertical and horizontal team structures foster accountability, clear communication, and effective project management, aligning with our global strategy to maximize impact.
At CMMB Kenya, we believe in people. We offer our employees a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We warmly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our mission.
Job Overview
Under the leadership of the Country Director, the MERL Manager will lead planning, day- to- day monitoring, evaluation, research and learning activities, analysis and reporting management of consultants and special studies as well.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Provide vision and strategic direction for Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) across CMMB Kenya’s program portfolio.
Lead the integration of MERL into program design, implementation, and resource mobilization, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, donor requirements, and national frameworks.
Advise senior leadership on evidence-based strategies for program adaptation, scale-up, and policy engagement, positioning CMMB Kenya as a thought leader in health systems strengthening.
Support proposal development and resource mobilization efforts by contributing to results frameworks, theories of change, and robust MERL plans.
Technical Oversight:
Develop and oversee the implementation of comprehensive MERL frameworks, including performance, outcome, and impact indicators.
Design and roll out digital and innovative data collection systems, ensuring high-quality, real-time, and actionable data.
Ensure data management systems are interoperable with national platforms (e.g., DHIS2) and that data standards meet donor and global reporting requirements.
Oversee high-quality analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights that drive program performance and accountability.
Produce and validate timely, accurate, and high-quality donor, government, and organizational reports.
Research & Learning:
Lead operational and implementation research to generate evidence for improved program effectiveness, innovation, and policy dialogue.
Develop knowledge products including case studies, peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and technical papers to strengthen CMMB Kenya’s knowledge leadership.
Convene communities of practice, learning events, and cross-program reflection sessions to embed a culture of evidence-based learning and adaptive management.
Track and disseminate global best practices in MERL and ensure CMMB Kenya leverages cutting-edge methodologies and technologies.
Build the capacity of staff and partners in MERL, providing mentorship, training, and ongoing coaching to strengthen organizational and partner capabilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
Advanced degree (master’s preferred) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Professional certification or postgraduate training in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) is highly desirable.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in designing and implementing MERL systems in complex development and/or health programs with international NGOs, multilateral agencies, or government institutions.
Proven track record in developing MERL frameworks, results chains, and innovative data collection methodologies for large-scale, multi-sectoral programs.
Strong expertise in data management systems, digital platforms, and the use of advanced statistical and qualitative analysis software (e.g., STATA, R, NVivo, SPSS).
Demonstrated experience in commissioning, designing, and/or managing operational research, evaluations, and learning initiatives.
Solid background in the full project management cycle, including proposal development, results reporting, and donor compliance.
Strong training, facilitation, and capacity-strengthening skills for diverse stakeholders, including government, community-based organizations, and implementing partners.
Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and build consensus across multidisciplinary teams.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality output under pressure.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to produce high-quality technical reports, knowledge products, and presentations for varied audiences, including donors, policymakers, and academic forums.
How to apply
Apply through the form below.
We will be reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage interested applicants to apply promptly. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.