Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer

Responsibilities:

• Support the M&E Manager in the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks, and reporting.
• Provide support and build capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management
• Participate and provide technical support in monthly LGA data validation meetings.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities in conjunction with LGA M&E officers
• Support the conduct of the quarterly DQA exercise in primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
• Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues prior to reporting.
• Document data quality issues and share with the M&E team and health facilities for necessary corrections.
• Develop follow-up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers at the end of each reporting month
• Where relevant, work with the MERL manager to ensure data are collated, analysed, and presented at review meetings.
• Represent the programme in technical fora, such as M&E sub-committee meetings.

 Requirements

• B.Sc. Degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science or a closely related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in a related medical statistics and epidemiology discipline is an added advantage.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of M&E systems in Nigeria and/or comparable country contexts.
• Familiarity with data validation tools
• Excellent knowledge of the use of DHIS2 and DNR.
• Excellent computer skills, including in Excel and in at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata, or alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of other data software, such as mapping software, is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing programme data, with a record of achieving programme objectives.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of health systems’ dynamics and challenges in data management.
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Excellent report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours, if necessary.
• Very good negotiation and communication skills and ability to express views and ideas.