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MERQ (Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Quality Improvement) Consultancy PLC

MERQ is a consulting firm established by a team of qualified professional experts with extensive experience in areas of public health, monitoring and evaluation, research, organizational capacity assessment, situational analysis, survey, health informatics, database design, data analysis and interpretation, development of guidelines, SOPs, and manuals, as well as event organization.

MERQ is a firm that aspires to be a pragmatic choice for those who are looking for a genuine engagement in research, scientific inquiries, and program implementation.

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07 Sep 2020	The 3rd Recommendation Formulation Workshop on the National Health Extension Program Assessment was Held, Focusing on the Urban Health Extension Program As part of the comprehensive National Assessment of the Ethiopian Health Extension Program, MERQ Consultancy PLC organized the 3rd phase recommendation formulation workshop for a two days (September 9-10, 2019) at its office, Addis Ababa.
04 Sep 2020	The National Assessment of the Health Extension Program, conducted by MERQ, took the center of discussions on ARM 2019 The 21st Health Sector Annual Review Meeting (ARM2019), with the theme “Multisectoral Collaboration for Healthy and Prosperous Nation”, underwent from October 15-18, 2019 at the SkyLight Hotel, Addis Ababa.

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Monitoring Evaluation Learning and Data

We are the experts in designing user-centric M&E systems and execution of M&E of programs in part or in full. We specialize in utilization-focused evaluation of programs of health and social relevance. With dozens of major surveys in the basket, we have impeccable capability to handle large scale data collection, data quality assurance and data management tasks.

Training and Capacity Building

We plan, facilitate and take overall professional responsibility to effectively manage training on key current and emerging topics of Health and Social Sciences; with a multitude of options for delivery, expert need analysis and post-training evaluation including impact assessment!

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Our Services

Survey and Data Collection

Using digital and manual options, we undertake effective data collection by deploying our thoroughly trained data collectors with high level ethical consideration.

Research

From inception to dissemination and publications, employing the best methods.

Development of SOPs, Manuals and Guidelines

We develop manuals, guidelines, protocols etc. for your organizational operation and delivery of quality services, based on up-to-date evidences .

Analysis and Scientific Writing

We analyze and give meaning to your primary or secondary data.

Publications

Qualitative formative implementation research to inform introduction of a new essential medicine
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/a…
Exploring barriers to reproductive, maternal, child and neonatal (RMNCH) health-seeking behaviors in Somali region, Ethiopia.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/artic…
Knowledge, perception and practice towards oxytocin stability and quality
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/artic…
Use of a qualitative case study to learn lessons from severe preeclampsia causing a maternal near-miss: a case report
https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentr…

Reports

Bridging the Implementation Gap: Using implementation research to understand how six countries implemented evidence-based interventions to reduce amenable under-5 mortality
Bridging the Implementaion Gap_U5M.pdf

The effect of COVID-19 and government response measures on poor and vulnerable groups in urban areas in Ethiopia - Second round
COVID-19-Urban-Study-Monthly-Report-Round-2.pdf
Oct 2020

Exemplars in Under-5 Mortality: Ethiopia Case Study
Ethiopia Case Study.pdf
Oct 2020

The effect of COVID-19 and government response measures on poor and vulnerable groups in urban areas in Ethiopia - First round
COVID-19 Urban Study Monthly Report 1_June-July 2020_1.pdf
Aug 2020

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