Impact Evaluation / Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Professional

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Full-time Expires In -3 weeks Kampala Duty Station - Kampala Master's Degree 12 months experience Healthcare NGO Research Administrative Science & Engineering Monitoring & Evaluation

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St. Francis Health Care Services (SFHCS), Uganda, is seeking an experienced Impact Evaluation / Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) Professional to volunteer expertise on a pro bono basis for a comprehensive 360° organizational and program impact evaluation covering the past 5-10 years. For more than two decades, SFHCS has worked alongside communities to improve health, dignity and economic wellbeing across outpatient, inpatient, HIV/AIDS, SRHR, maternal and child health, adolescent and youth programming, economic empowerment and livelihoods, community health, GBV prevention and response, and integrated clinical and diagnostic services.

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda (with engagement across SFHCS program sites in Eastern and Central Uganda and headquarters at Plot 26A & 26B Dungu Lane, Njeru Town Council)
Employment Type: Volunteer / Consultancy (Full-time, Work Hours: 8)
Experience Required: 12 months (1 year) minimum
Education: Postgraduate degree
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Number of Positions: 1

This assignment will directly inform SFHCS's next 5-10 year strategy, partnerships and investments by establishing what worked, for whom, where, why and whether change has lasted.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Develop a robust 360° organizational impact evaluation framework and methodology
Review and analyse 5-10 years of programmatic, financial and institutional data
Assess relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability and coherence across all programs using OECD-DAC and other professional evaluation frameworks
Examine changes in health, social and economic outcomes among the communities served
Conduct stakeholder and beneficiary consultations, interviews and/or focus groups
Identify unintended outcomes, implementation challenges and critical lessons
Assess SFHCS's institutional growth, partnerships, systems and community contribution
Document compelling evidence, case studies and stories of change
Identify interventions with the strongest potential for scale, replication and future investment
Provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to guide SFHCS's next phase of strategy and programming

Key Outputs:

Credible 5-10 Year Organizational Impact Evaluation Report
Impact Brief / Dashboard
Evidence-based recommendations and program-level findings
Clear framework for strengthening future impact measurement

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Postgraduate degree in Impact Evaluation, MERL/M&E, Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Health Economics, Development Studies, Social Research or a related field
Proven expertise in Impact Evaluation and MERL/M&E, including mixed-method evaluations, quantitative and qualitative analysis
Strong knowledge of Theory of Change, OECD-DAC evaluation framework, contribution analysis, outcome measurement and professional evaluation reporting
Experience evaluating health, HIV, SRHR, youth, livelihoods or community development programs in Uganda, East Africa or similar contexts will be an added advantage
Excellent stakeholder engagement, data analysis, documentation and communication skills
Minimum experience of 12 months (1 year) in evaluation/research roles
Senior evaluation professionals, researchers, academics, independent consultants and experienced diaspora professionals willing to contribute on a pro bono basis are particularly encouraged to apply

About St. Francis Health Care Services

St. Francis Health Care Services is a registered community NGO (Reg. INDR30331878NB) that has been in operation since 1998. Established as an HIV & AIDS clinic, it has grown to provide equitable, inclusive and affordable quality health care, economic empowerment and social services. Mission: To provide equitable, inclusive and affordable quality health care, economic empowerment and social services to the community. Vision: A healthy, socially and economically empowered community.

SFHCS is committed to increasing access to inclusive, comprehensive quality healthcare for the most vulnerable in East and Central Uganda; improving economic well-being of households; increasing food security and nutrition; strengthening social safety nets, protecting children and youth from abuse and exploitation, and empowering young people to realize their full rights and potential; and strengthening family and community-level structures for sustainable support.

Relevance to this role: This evaluation offers a unique opportunity to assess two decades of integrated health and development programming, validate community impact, and build an evidence base for scaling the most effective models across health, HIV, SRHR and livelihoods sectors.

Learn more: https://www.stfrancishcs.org/about | Contact: info@stfrancishcs.org | HQ: Plot No. 26A & 26B Dungu Lane, Njeru Town Council, Buikwe - Tel: 039323323988

Application Procedure

Prepare an updated CV/resume detailing relevant MERL, impact evaluation and public health research experience
Write a brief Expression of Interest (EOI) highlighting your relevant experience, proposed approach/methodology for the 360° evaluation, and availability
Submit your CV and EOI via email to info@stfrancishcs.org
Use a clear subject line such as: Application: Impact Evaluation / MERL Professional - Volunteer
Alternatively, click the advertised application link/form (redirect to email) to submit your application before the deadline
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; SFHCS also encourages partners and networks to share or tag qualified evaluation professionals
Applications must be received by Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Job Summary

Job Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Research, Healthcare, NGO, Administrative [Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations, Science & Engineering]
Job Type: Full-time (Volunteer / Consultancy - pro bono, Work Hours: 8)
Deadline of this Job: 2026-09-15 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda (Kampala | HQ Njeru Town Council, Buikwe)
Date Posted: 2026-09-01 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)
No of Jobs: 1
Application Link / Email: info@stfrancishcs.org (click here to submit application via email form)
Location pin: Plot No. 26A & 26B Dungu Lane, Njeru Town Council, Buikwe, Uganda - HQ for St. Francis Health Care Services | Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda | Map: https://www.stfrancishcs.org/contact | Main Desk: 039323323988 | Email: info@stfrancishcs.org