M & E Officer at Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS) - 4 Openings

Health Initiatives for Safety and Stability in Africa (HIFASS), is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization registered in 2007 with a core objective of expanding quality health care and treatment in Africa. HIFASS is also committed to enhancing the quality of lives of the vulnerable population including women, children and disabled persons in Nigeria. We provide local driven solutions to advance better development outcome in health, education and other social services.

HIFASS in partnership with other development organizations implement a donor-funded community Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Pediatric ART Saturation Support programs in Cross River, Akwa lbom, Adamawa & Kano States.

Currently we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: M & E Officer

Locations: Calabar-Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kano & Adamawa

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation, the incumbent coordinates the project data collection in accordance with the monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Design/update tools for data collection, analysis and dissemination.

Essential Job Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Lead State M & E Assistants in management and update of LOPIN-3 databases
• Administer the project database and ensure it is constantly updated Ensure the training of Sub-recipients M&E Assistants in the use of the database
• Ensure complete and timely reporting through the implementation of an efficient data - management system from the provision of data collection tools to reporting;
• Ensure data analysis from Sub-recipient CSOs;
• Ensure data quality through the establishment of a Quality Assurance system for the project data;
• Establish a network of data managers on LOPIN-3 sites in view of improving the quality of data
• Periodically check the consistency of monitoring and evaluation indicators as defined for each activity of the Project
• Produce on quarterly basis the project indicator performance tracking table for each CSO
• Develop monthly and quarterly written reports per deadlines;
• Strengthen the capacity of sub-recipients as well as LGA and State M & E personnel;
• Ensure data collection tools are available on implementation sites;
• Develop procedures and manuals for data quality assurance;
• Oversee the development and implementation of data quality control system, data quality assurance for the program activities and the Audit of Data Quality;
• Establish and maintain good working relations with important State officials, partners and NGOS;
• Conduct any other duties in relation with the position;

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Demography, Health Management, Developmental Studies, Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Operations Research or related fields.
• At least 5 years working experience working with relational databases and Geographical Information System (GIS).
• Proven experience in surveys and assessment, result-based planning, performance monitoring, use of statistical packages (such as CSPRO, Epi-Info, Stats and SPSS) in data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, computer and communication skills are essential requirement.
• Working knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS, gender and gender-based violence in Nigeria and specifically in the two States is required.
• Previous working experience in Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Kano and Adamawa will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in any of the local languages will be an added advantage.
• Experience on National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS) is desirable
• Experience in HIV/AIDS programs, Gender and related health fields, health planning and research, social developmental work will be an advantage

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to the "Human Resources Manager" in only one attachment (PDF Format) explaining suitability for the job to: hifass_lopin3@hifass-hfi.org Please indicate the title of the-position and choice of location as the subject of the mail

Note: Only shortlisted applicant will be invited for interview and HIFASS will not cover any cost for invited shortlisted candidates