Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MAPS Project) at FHI 360 - Kebbi

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

We are recruiting to fill the following position:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (MAPS Project)

Req ID: 4283
Location: Kebbi States
Supervisor: State Coordinator, with direct supervision from the M&E Advisor

Project Summary:
FHI 360 has been awarded the USAID-funded Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) project designed to support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic Plan and National Malaria Control Program (NMCP). The project will increase the quality, access, and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) expanded use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and delivery of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) to pregnant women. The project is focused on several states in Nigeria and will include the public health sector and the formal and informal private health sector. In addition to scale-up and delivery of interventions, the project will: a) strengthen the management capacity of the State Ministry of Health and Local Government Area health personnel to provide planning and oversight of malaria interventions; b) promote positive malaria-related behaviors through behavior-change communication activities and community mobilization; and c) improve the ability of the focus states and NMCP to effectively monitor and evaluate malaria interventions and use data effectively for decision-making.

Position Summary:
The (MEO) will be responsible for working with state and LGA level health authorities, health facilities and other partners in the state to strengthen malaria M&E. He/she will also be responsible for collation of MAPS specific data. He/she will report to the State Coordinator at the state level and receive technical support and additional supervision from the M&E Advisor based in Abuja. Estimated level of effort: 100%

Essential Job Functions:
Under the supervision of the State Coordinator and technical direction and supervision from the M&E Advisor, the M&E Officer has the following responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to health facilities in ensuring that data are accurately captured, analyzed on monthly basis, used for decision making and reported to the LGA according to set guidelines.
• Support the LGA and SMCP in ensuring that data from health facilities are accurately collated and reported according to set guidelines.
• Facilitate training and supportive supervision of data officers in the states and LGAs on the use of the data collection tools, data quality assurance and the DHIS.
• Provide technical support and mentoring in the use and trouble shooting of DHIS at the LGAs (where there is DHIS) and SMCP.
• The MEO will also conduct quarterly DQA in selected health facilities in collaboration with the LGA focal persons and SMCP officer.
• Support data management during LLIN campaign and provide technical assistant on LLIN data tracking and reporting system.
• Work closely with other MAPS state officers in collation and storage of data and reports of MAPS activities.
• Actively participate in the state monthly M&E meeting and ensure meeting objectives are met.
• Participate in operational research and scientific documentation as applicable in the state under the guidance of the Country Office team
• Any other duty assigned

Experience:

• Degree in any of the social sciences, a postgraduate degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics or Demography will be an added advantage.
• Three years relevant working experience; in M&E and application of DHIS for data management is required.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in monitoring and evaluation of Malaria control programs.

Specific Knowledge

Requirements:

• Excellent computer skills; including the use of Microsoft Office applications and Information Technology.
• Knowledge of statistical software will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of USAID monitoring and evaluation application

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Database Officer (Possibility, On demand)

Equipment To Be Used:
Typical office equipment, including phones, projectors, and computers.

Typical Physical Demands:
Not Applicable

Working conditions:
May include limited travel.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
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