Technical Officer - M&E at Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS)

Centre for Health, Education, Economic, Rehabilitation and Social Security (CHEERS) is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment.

CHEERS is currently scaling up TB/HIV program coordination and implementation within the 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria and is in need of competent/qualified persons to fill up the vacant position below:

Job Title: Technical Officer - M&E

Location: Anambra
Desired start date: January 2018

Summary of Position

• S/he has the responsibility of supporting CHEERS M&E programs and projects as well as all activities in the state.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide routine supportive supervision to focal facilities.
• Development of capacity strengthening plan for the state ministry of health in coordination with the State Team Lead.
• Provide performance data, ensuring data integrity, verifying data, preparing and submitting in a timely manner all required performance reports from facilities to the head office.
• Supervise monitoring and evaluation processes and ensure quality and timely periodic production of M&E information products in line with requirements from the state.
• Facilitate capacity building for monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV programmes in the state.
• Actively participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings relating to M&E at the state level.
• Enhance M&E capacity among facility staff, to ensure data accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery.
• Collect, verify, collate and analyse data on performance indicators from facilities and LGAs.
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on M&E to the State Team Lead
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator and Executive Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Candidates should be holders of a University degree and further qualification in the Social or Health Sciences or a related field with at least 3 years of work experience in TB/HIV in Nigeria.
• Experience in monitoring of TB/HIV services in any of the states listed above.
• Solid working knowledge of TB/HIV M&E framework especially in a treatment setting.
• Experience in Global Fund project monitoring and evaluation.
• Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
• Experience in the design and implementation of DHIS 2.0, and other M&E related software
• Ability to work in and around team building environment and work under pressure.

We Offer

• Challenging working environment with scope for professional and personal development;
• Being part of a dedicated, motivated and intercultural team;
• Salary depending on the capacity and experience of the candidate.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a one-page Application and CV as a single document (word or PDF only) containing contact details of 3 referees to: recruitment@cheersnigeria.org Please indicate clearly the position and state in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter.

Note

• Candidates are discouraged from applying for more than one position
• There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost within one week after the closing date.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer
• All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.