MERQ Consultancy

19/09/2026

https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-partners-with-lifebox-to-strengthen-digital-monitoring-and-evaluation/

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia | MERQ Consultancy and Lifebox have successfully completed a year-long project to develop an organizational Monitoring and Evaluation framework and digital system designed to strengthen how Lifebox tracks, analyzes and uses data across its...

16/09/2026

https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-rwanda-and-merq-ethiopia-hold-strategic-discussions/

As part of MERQ Consultancy’s continued commitment to institutional learning and knowledge exchange, MERQ Rwanda shared its experiences with its sister company, MERQ Ethiopia. The two teams also held strategic...

31/08/2026

MERQ Consultancy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Somali Regional Health Bureau, recently organized a three-day Regional Design Team (RDT) training in Jigjiga as part of the HRH2 Project.

The training brought together regional leaders, health workers, and community representatives to tackle human resource challenges, address workforce shortages, and design context-specific solutions for the Health Extension Program.

Read the full story to learn more about how we are working to optimize health workforce performance in the Somali Region:
https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-provides-regional-design-team-training-in-somali-region/

MERQ Consultancy in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Somali Regional Health Bureau organized a three day-regional design team (RDT) training as part of the implementation of the Human...

26/08/2026

From Johns Hopkins University (USA) to MERQ Consultancy : Halima Thomas reflects on her internship experiences at MERQ

Learn more:
https://merqconsultancy.org/from-johns-hopkins-university-usa-to-merq-consultancy-halima-thomas-reflects-on-her-internship-experiences-at-merq/

23/08/2026

MERQ Consultancy is now conducting phase II assessment of Short-term Effects of Performance-Based Financing (PBF) on Health Workers’ Motivation, Satisfaction, and Retention in Ethiopia. Commissioned by Cordaid Ethiopia, the study is taking place in East Borena and South Omo zones.

For details, please read:

https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-prepares-field-team-for-phase-ii-pbf-assessment-in-ethiopia/

August 15, 2026 || Addis Ababa: MERQ Consultancy reinforces research team as it prepares to conduct the second phase of the study assessing the effects of performance-based financing (PBF) in...

14/08/2026

🎉 Exciting News! MERQ Online CPD Course Receives EMA Accreditation

MERQ Consultancy is pleased to announce that its online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course, Fundamentals of Qualitative Research for Health Professionals and Researchers, has received accreditation from the Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA).

The course offers 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and is designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of health professionals and researchers in qualitative research.

💻 Learn Online at Your Convenience

The course is available through the MERQ Academy Platform, allowing participants to learn from their preferred location and at their preferred time, without the need to attend face-to-face sessions.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for health professionals, researchers, academics, and other interested professionals looking to strengthen their research knowledge and skills.

📢 Registration Now Open!

Course: Fundamentals of Qualitative Research for Health Professionals and Researchers
Delivery Mode: Online
Accreditation: Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA)
CPD Credit: 15 CEUs

🌟 Learn Online. Strengthen Your Research Skills. Advance Your Professional Practice.

Learn more about MERQ Training and CPD Courses:
https://merqconsultancy.org/training-and-cpd-courses/

Register and access the course on the MERQ Academy Platform:
https://academy.merqconsultancy.org/login/signup.php

13/08/2026

🎓 MERQ Accredited CPD Training – Registration Open!

MERQ Consultancy is now accepting registrations for 6 nationally accredited, face-to-face CPD training courses for health professionals and researchers.

✅ 12–15 CEUs
📋 iHRIS registration & official certificate
📍 EPHI Compound Training Rooms
👥 Limited to 25 participants per session
☕️ Refreshments provided
📅 Registration started August 10, 2026

🔎 Course details: https://merqconsultancy.org/training-and-cpd-courses/

📝 Register now: https://academy.merqconsultancy.org/login/signup.php

See the flyer for course dates and schedules: https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-accredited-cpd-training-registration-now-open/

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MERQ Consultancy is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our face-to-face, nationally accredited CPD training courses for health professionals and researchers. Our upcoming program features six practical,...

01/08/2026

We're proud to have supported the Ministry of Health in developing and disseminating Ethiopia's National Reproductive Health Strategy 2026–2030; an important milestone toward strengthening equitable, quality reproductive health services nationwide.

Read how MERQ Consultancy contributed to this national endeavors: https://merqconsultancy.org/merq-consultancy-supports-national-dissemination-of-ethiopias-reproductive-health-strategy-2026-2030/

29/09/2025

🌟 Elevate your professional journey with MERQ Consultancy’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Courses!

Designed by experts and delivered with impact, our CPD trainings help you stay ahead, build new skills, and advance your career.

📘 Learn more: https://merqconsultancy.org/training-on-nationally-accredited-cpd-courses-is-now-open/

🌐 Visit our Training & CPD Courses: https://merqconsultancy.org/training-and-cpd-courses/

📝Register here 👉 https://academy.merqconsultancy.org/login/signup.php

18/09/2025

🚨 Happening Now 🚨

Strengthening Ethiopia's Health System: MERQ & Cordaid Study Aims to Improve Health Worker Outcomes

MERQ Consultancy is conducting a three-day training for data collectors as part of the Cordaid-commissioned study on the effects of Performance-Based Financing (PBF) on health worker outcomes in Ethiopia.

The training is designed to:
✅ Build technical capacity for high-quality data collection
✅ Assess health workers’ motivation, job satisfaction, and retention
✅ Apply Herzberg’s two-factor theory & Franco’s health workforce framework
✅ Generate evidence to inform sustainable and quality-driven PBF implementation

We are proud to partner with Cordaid on this impactful initiative, which supports strengthening Ethiopia’s health system and advancing programs that improve health worker outcomes.



https://merqconsultancy.org/strengthening-ethiopias-health-system-merq-cordaid-study-aims-to-improve-health-worker-outcomes/