Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at FHI 360 - Abuja

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 currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job ID: 14073

Location: Abuja

Overview/Responsibilities:
The general objective is to increase data availability to inform decision making at the M&E branch of the NMCP; support the HMIS and NMCP data collection systems; provide additional technical and capacity building support to the staff of M&E branch at both National and State levels; increase quality of database at the NMCP; institute data analysis and present to stakeholders as well as feedback to the states and; provide concrete evidence that can be used for decision making.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Review existing database of malaria data and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure feedback is provided to states and quality of data improved.
• Regularly analyze state data to provide trend of indicators used for monitoring of malaria service data.
• Regularly provide state reports for national review at the M&E sub-committee and the mTWG as may be required.
• Provide technical support to all departmental activities irrespective of sponsor but ensure activities are coordinated, implemented as planned and not abandoned mid-way.
• Support operational research priorities development and a link with the research communities in the key malaria interventions to help inform policy decisions.
• Draw up quarterly work plan from the branch Annual Operational Plan.
• Develop monthly and quarterly reports to the NC, NMCP through the Branch Head, M&E branch; and the Chief of Party MAPS through M&E Advisor.
• Analyzed state data for programmatic review and provide feedback.
• Monitor and present key indicators every quarter by set criteria.
• Provide technical support to all branch activities irrespective of sponsor but ensure activities are coordinated, implemented as planned and not abandoned mid-way.
• Provide capacity building in form of training and mentoring as required.
• Mentor relevant M&E officers in carrying out all the tasks identified above with the aim of ensuring that the M&E branch can fulfil these functions independently in the shortest possible time.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Medicine or other relevant fields with Masters in Public Health.
• A PhD experience in Public Health, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields will be an added advantage;
• At least 5 years’ experience in assessment design & implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programs;
• Familiarity with USAID policies
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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