Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) - Gates Projects at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Society for Family Health (SFH) is one of the leading public health NGOs in Nigeria, implementing programmes in reproductive health, HIV & AIDS prevention, and maternal and child health. SFH works in partnership with the Federal and State Governments of Nigeria, the British Department for International Development (DFID) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria among other international donors.

We seek to recruit qualified persons due to new programme initiatives and growth. We offer professionals opportunities for career advancement, a good working environment and competitive remuneration.

We require competent candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: Manager, Monitoring & Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) - Gates Project

Job Reference Code: MgrMERLGates-ext
Location: Abuja

Job Profile

• This position reports to the Assistant Director, MERL and will provide support on all MERL activities for the Gates MNHC project in Gombe, Northeast Nigeria.
• S/He will be responsible for supporting the Assistant Director in the design and development of programme specific Performance Monitoring Plans (PMP) as well as monitoring and evaluation plans on the MNHC project.
• S/He will support in the development of project monitoring tools, and will propose new ways of measuring change in key project indicators through the use of both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing programme DHIS and survey databases to track progress towards meeting project goals, and will also support the project M&E lead in aligning results with project goals.
• S/He will be responsible for assisting in the collection and reporting on relevant programme indicators to the MNHC project team on M&E.
• S/He will review project reports regularly for onward submission to the donor and the IDEAS team, and will support the management and implementation of the project M&E plan.
• S/He will provide timely evidence for project decision making, support with data interpretation sessions with programmes and ensure the use of the most recent and innovative research methodologies.

Qualifications/Experience

• Must possess a first degree in Statistics /Economics/ Medical/Behavioural /Social Sciences or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• Must possess a minimum of a Masters degree in Demography, Public Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics/Statistics.
• Must have minimum of 7 years progressive experience in MCH/RH related surveillance and/or research with wide ranging knowledge of research methodologies.
• Must have in-depth experience in preparing research for publications and presenting research findings to public health and policy specialists, media and the general public.
• Must possess ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Must be proficient in the use of SPSS, STATA, Epi Info or CS Pro.
• Knowledge of DHIS database software will be of added advantage.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast paced nongovernmental environment, and also with a variety of donors.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, report writing and mentoring skills
• Supervisory, relationship management/advocacy skills and mentoring skills
• High level of integrity.

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• Applicants will be required to register on the SFH SAP recruitment portal, providing their detailed information. Subsequently, a registration confirmation will be received at the registered email address.
• On receipt of the registration confirmation, return to the SFH website, log-in to the recruitment portal and apply for the vacant position of choice.
• Do note that all applicants will need to carefully follow the instructions provided on the website and should be ready to upload a CV.
• Please note also that attempts to apply for more than one position or for a position not qualified for will result in automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.