Purpose of the Consultancy
The consultant will work closely with the project implementation team and support the monitoring and evaluation of the UN SDG Trust Fund-supported HIV prevention project, focused on extending access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and other HIV prevention services for key and vulnerable populations in Sabah and Sarawak, through a community-led model involving General Practitioners (GPs). The project will be implemented by the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) and the consultant will be recruited by WHO to work with MAC in monitoring and evaluation of the project. The consultant will provide technical and operational support to ensure timely and quality data collection in liaise with relevant stakeholders for the purpose aligned with national and WHO guidelines and will be based at the MAC office while reporting to both MAC and WHO.
Background
Malaysia HIV epidemic is concentrated among key populations including men who have sex with men (MSM), transgender women, people who inject drugs (PWID), and sex workers. Access to PrEP remains limited in rural and remote areas, particularly in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), due to geographic, stigma-related, and policy barriers.
This SDG Trust Fund-supported project aims to:
- Deliver community-led HIV prevention services including PrEP, Chemsex harm reduction, and adherence support.
- Engage GPs as service providers to deliver stigma-free care and PrEP services in underserved locations.
- Deploy PrEP navigators and peer support mechanisms for outreach and retention.
- Strengthen Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) adherence through structured tele-health solutions, capacity-building and peer-led approaches.
The consultant will serve as the technical and operational bridge between WHO, UNAIDS MAC, GPs, and other stakeholders for smooth execution of this multi-sectoral and community-focused initiative and is expected to work on-site at MAC and report regularly to MACโs designated supervisor in addition to WHOโs technical lead. To ensure quality implementation, the consultant will also provide support project coordination, service delivery, and regular monitoring requirements to support the officers and short-term consultant involved in monitoring and evaluation.
Deliverables
Under the supervision of the Disease Control team lead, WHO, and the designated MAC supervisor to provide deliverables, undergo direct supervision in the field work, clear reports and deliverables before submitting to WHO and UNAIDS. ย The selected consultant needs to work closely with MAC to deliver the following.
Output 1: Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework and tools developed and fully operationalized as with the project requirement, including the conduct of comprehensive mid-term and final project evaluations, with corresponding evaluation reports submitted
Deliverables:
1.1 A comprehensive M&E framework with key indicators, baseline values, targets, and means of verification aligned with project outcomes (e.g., demand creation, reaching to service required community, PrEP services, ART adherence, GP engagement, training, digital adherence support etc ).
1.2 Set of standardized data collection tools and reporting templates for MAC, WHO, UNAIDS and implementing partners, including peer navigators and GPs.
1.3 Orientation/training sessions for peer support teams, and GPs on M&E tools, data collection protocols, and usage of digital tracking systems as needed.
1.4 Comprehensive mid-term and final project evaluation with submission of reports to reflect the extent to which the project achieved its planned outcomes, such as but not limited to increased PrEP awareness and uptake, improved ART adherence, among targeted populations (including different methodologies with data collection, including document reviews, stakeholder and beneficiary interviews, focus group discussions, and quantitative project data analysis. ย The report should reflect the key findings, lessons learned, best practices, stakeholder feedback, and strategic recommendations for scale-up and sustainability.
1.5 Develop and implement a data quality assurance (DQA) plan to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting from all partners, including spot checks and verification visits.
1.6 Establish a real-time or periodic dashboard to track key indicators and trends, enabling MAC, WHO and UNAIDS to make data-driven decisions throughout project implementation.
1.7 Facilitate quarterly learning and reflection sessions with MAC, WHO, UNAIDS and implementing partners to review progress, discuss challenges, and adapt strategies based on M&E findings.Output 2: Periodic project monitoring, Data analysis and evaluation reporting
Deliverables:
2.1 Monthly and final consultant progress reports summarizing project implementation progress, challenges, and recommendations, based on data collected from field visits and partners.
2.2 Analysis briefs on key thematic areas such as demand creation, PrEP uptake, Chemsex harm reduction outreach, and ART adherence trends in selected areas in Sabah and Sarawak.
2.3 Provide tailored feedback reports for peer navigators, GPs, and community partners to strengthen performance and service delivery based on M&E findings.
2.4 Ensure timely submission of validated data to MAC and WHO in agreed formats for donor reporting requirements, including the UN SDG Trust Fund Secretariat.
2.5 Document and share case studies and success stories supported by evidence from M&E data to enhance advocacy, visibility, and replication of effective interventions.Qualifications, experience, skills and languages
Educational Qualifications: ย
Essential: University degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, social sciences or any related field from an accredited/ recognized institute.ย
Desirable: Advanced university degree in infectious disease, public health, or health systems management and/or additional certified educational background in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, economicsExperience
Essential: Minimum 5 years of experience in HIV prevention, public health programme implementation or health systems strengthening or communicable disease related programmes.
Proven experience in data monitoring and evaluation of projects (preferably health related) or health programmes, specifically in developing M&E plans and tools.
Desirable: Experience with PrEP service delivery models. Experience with digital health tools, outreach coordination, or peer navigator models. Experience working with community-based organizations or key populations in Malaysia or Southeast Asia Previous work with WHO, UN agencies, or national HIV programmes.Skills / Technical skills and knowledge
Expertise on developing M&E frameworks (both quantitative and qualitative methods for health programme monitoring and impact assessment)
Data analysis and reporting: analytical skills to interpret health service data (e.g. PrEP uptake, ART adherence) and generate actionable insights
Strong analytical and documentation skills
Experience with engaging community and health sector stakeholders.
Project coordination, communication, and reporting skills.
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data analytic tools
Familiarity with Malaysian health system, especially in East Malaysia context
Knowledge on HIV programme and key populationsLanguage
Excellent knowledge of English and local language Bahasa Malaysia.
Location
The consultant will be based at MAC office in Kuala Lumpur with frequent travel to Sabah and Sarawak as needed. ย
Travel ย
The consultant is expected to undertake local travel to project implementation sites in East Malaysia. Expected to attend in-person meetings and engagement with MAC and WHO.
Remuneration and budget:
Remuneration: TBDย
Expected duration: ย 11 months, October 2025 to September 2026, part time (3 days/week)Additional Information:
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