Monitoring, evaluation and research intern

OVERVIEWGOAL 3 is a social enterprise dedicated to improving patient care through its innovative IMPALA monitoring system, which equips clinical staff with tools to improve patient management.By helping healthcare facilities transition from reactive treatment to proactive clinical care, the IMPALA patient monitoring system supports the timely identification and intervention of vulnerable patients. The platform is currently deployed across clinical sites in Malawi, Rwanda, and Tanzania.GOAL 3 invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Intern, based in Lilongwe.JOB TYPE: Full-Time InternshipDate Posted: Monday, 9th November 2026Application Deadline: Monday, 16th November 2026Contract Duration: Six (6) months, renewable based on performanceDepartment: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and ResearchReports to: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Research OfficerPOSITION: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND RESEARCH INTERNJOB SUMMARYThe Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Intern will support the Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer in data collection, management, quality assurance, analysis, visualisation, and research activities across GOAL 3 operations in Malawi.The internship offers hands-on learning in monitoring and evaluation systems, data-driven decision-making, and Real-World Evidence generation.DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningSupport the maintenance of GOAL 3's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework, plan, and indicators.Support routine data acquisition from hospitals and entry into the data warehouse.Assist in cleaning, organising, and storing data to ensure it is complete, accurate, and usable.Assist in analysing data and preparing timely reports on indicators identified in the MEL framework.Assist in developing and testing data visualisation dashboards for internal and external use.Document issues, feedback, and lessons learned from hospitals and share findings with the Service Team.2. Data Quality AssuranceSupport routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA) for MEL indicators.Assist in checking data for completeness, consistency, and accuracy.Support preparations for regular M&E review workshops, including the preparation of data review summaries.3. Capacity BuildingSupport the development of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) tools using IMPALA monitoring 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 the guidance of the Regional Officer.