Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Division
Providing technical, operational and administrative leadership in research, data management, monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of the Commission’s mandate.
Overview
About the Research, M&E Division
The Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Division leads the generation, management, and use of evidence for Ghana’s HIV response. It coordinates national research, surveillance, indicator development, and the M&E systems that translate data into action across the Commission and its partners.
“To anchor the national HIV response in credible data, rigorous research, and a robust monitoring and evaluation system that drives results.”
Director, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation
Leads the Research, M&E Division and reports to the Director-General, championing evidence generation, data quality, and learning across the national HIV response.
Isaiah Doe Kwao is a Statistician with over 12 years’ experience in Data Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Research. He holds a MSc in Mathematics/Statistics and a BSc in Statistics and Computer Science. He is currently the Director Research Monitoring & Evaluation at the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) where he oversees the implementation of all activities under the Division and provides technical, operational and administrative leadership in Data Management, Monitoring & Evaluation and Research for the Division.
Prior to becoming the Director, he was the Data Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing the collection, collation and reporting of quality HIV and AIDS data for the national response. He was responsible for the development of data collection tools and putting in place effective data management systems to ensure that all collected, collated and reported HIV and AIDS data are of the quality required by National and International Partners for policy formulation and decision making. As a key member of the Data Management Team, Isaiah was instrumental in the customization and implementation of the Country Response Information System (CRIS) and the development of national data management manuals used by all implementation partners, Civil Society Organizations and NGOs across the country. Isaiah is equally skilled in mentoring and building capacity of M&E personnel and possesses a progressive experience in designing and implementing M/E systems, as an experienced trainer in Monitoring and Data Management and Data Quality Improvement. He has been involved in the development of a number of key national strategic documents at the Commission including the National Strategic and M/E Plans. He leads a team of professionals and highly skilled senior personnel from key institutions including the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO) called the National Estimates Team that works to produce and disseminate the annual National Estimates and Projections. He has a proven ability to work with a wide range of people across national and international organizations, building and strengthening partnerships and collaborations with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Core functions delivered by the Research, M&E Division in support of the Commission’s mandate.
Provide inputs for the formulation of policies for the Commission.
Coordinate the development and harmonization of key indicators for monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects of the Commission.
Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of programs and activities of the Commission.
Coordinate the development and review of National M&E Plan for HIV and AIDS.
Provide technical support in the development of guidelines and manuals on research, data management and M & E.
Ensure the development of a National Research Agenda to guide policy and programmatic decision making.
Ensure the preparation of the budget of the Division.
Ensure the establishment and management of accurate and credible database on HIV and AIDS.
Technical advice on the utilization of data.
Coordinate the development and implementation of capacity building programs in M & E for stakeholders.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders and Technical Working Groups in the conduct of research, data management, monitoring and evaluation.
Ensure the preparation of annual and other periodic reports of the Commission
Ensure the efficient and effective management of the human, material and financial resources of the Division.
Ensure the implementation of performance management policy in the Division.
Ensure the preparation of the annual and other periodic reports.
Units & Sections
Research
National research agenda, surveys, and operational research on HIV and AIDS.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Indicator harmonization, performance tracking, and the National M&E Plan