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How to Apply for Regional MEL Officer – REACH Malaria Madagascar

at Path

🏢 About Path

Path is a global health nonprofit focused on saving lives and improving health, especially for women and children. Their REACH Malaria initiative in Madagascar aims to eliminate malaria through innovative, data-driven interventions. Working here offers the chance to contribute to high-impact public health programs in a remote, flexible environment.

About This Role

As the Regional MEL Officer, you will lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts for the REACH Malaria project in Madagascar. Your work will directly inform program decisions, track progress toward malaria elimination, and ensure resources are used effectively. This role is critical for demonstrating impact and guiding adaptive management.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing field data from community health workers, analyzing trends in malaria case reports, and preparing a dashboard for the project lead. You might also hold a virtual meeting with local partners to discuss data collection challenges and plan training sessions. Afternoons could be spent writing a quarterly progress report or refining data collection tools based on feedback.

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🎯 Who Path Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, specifically in global health or malaria programs.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R) and experienced with digital data collection platforms (e.g., ODK, CommCare).
  • Strong understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including survey design and focus group facilitation.
  • Willingness to relocate to Madagascar or currently based there, with ability to travel to project sites as needed.

📝 Tips for Applying to Path

1

Highlight any experience with malaria-specific indicators (e.g., ITN distribution, RDT usage, ACT coverage) in your resume and cover letter.

2

Tailor your cover letter to Path’s mission and the REACH Malaria project; mention specific challenges in Madagascar’s malaria context.

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Include a sample of your data visualization work (e.g., dashboards, reports) to demonstrate your ability to communicate findings.

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Mention any French or Malagasy language skills, as they are valuable for field coordination in Madagascar.

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If you have experience with remote work or managing MEL in low-resource settings, emphasize that in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your passion for malaria elimination and how your MEL skills can drive impact in Madagascar.', 'Specific examples of MEL frameworks you have developed and how they improved program outcomes.', 'Your ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with local teams.', 'Knowledge of Path’s work and how this role fits into the larger REACH Malaria strategy.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Path’s REACH Malaria project page and recent publications on malaria in Madagascar.
  • → Look into Madagascar’s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) strategies and current challenges.
  • → Understand the remote work culture at Path, including communication tools and team structure.
  • → Familiarize yourself with common MEL indicators for malaria programs (e.g., from WHO or Global Fund).

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would design a MEL framework for a malaria program in a remote region of Madagascar.
2 Describe a time when your data analysis led to a programmatic change. What was the outcome?
3 How do you ensure data quality in low-resource settings with limited internet connectivity?
4 What experience do you have with qualitative data collection in community settings?
5 How would you approach building the MEL capacity of local staff or partners?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn’t mention Madagascar, malaria, or Path specifically.
  • Overlooking the requirement for willingness to relocate; be clear about your availability.
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of MEL work, such as specific frameworks or data analysis projects.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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