Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Data / Program Officer
Locations: Ebonyi and Sokoto
Position Reports to: State Team Lead
Overview
Jhpiego in collaboration with some of its partners - Save the Children International (SCI), Pact and The Manhoff Group (TMG) will be implementing a USAID funded global cooperative agreement MOMENTUM Country Global Leadership Project (MCGL).
The program’s goal is to help address some of the major contributors to maternal mortality and morbidity in Nigeria such as violence against women and girls (VAW/G) with a particular focus on intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual violence, reduction in child early and forced marriage (CEF/M), delayed acceptance of family planning (FP) and access to antenatal services.
The project will also support the operationalization of existing policies, guidelines, and strategies that aim to mitigate VAW/G and develop new ones where applicable to improve MNCH/FP/RH outcomes.
Job Summary
The Data/Program Officer will assist in the development, implementation and management of the monitoring and evaluation requirements of the MCGL Project at the state level.
The candidate will also support the state team lead to ensure the smooth running of program activities, working with the country office Snr. Program Manager.
S/he will also work closely with country office MEL Advisor to maintain monitoring frameworks that are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.
S/he will support the technical staff in conducting program assessments, evaluations and preparing program reports.
Responsibilities
Lead all Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives and data related activities at the state, LGA and facility levels.
Support implementation of MCGL programs at the state
Provide continuous support to local partners to ensure timely data collection and reporting; adherence to standard operating procedures; and implementation of learning agenda as detailed in the MEL plan.
Conduct routine spot-checks, data quality validation/audit and provide regular feedbacks to improve the quality of data in all project sites and among the different stakeholders.
Contribute to the design, implementation and ongoing revision of a MEL system that adheres to USAID guidance and meets the needs of the program for learning, analysis, and reporting
Strengthen the use of data at state, facility, and community level for program monitoring and improvement
Responsible for data entry into project-specific DHIS2.
Support the process of building the capacity of staff, local partners, and health care providers in quality data collection, analysis, dissemination and use.
Work closely with the M&EL Advisor in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff and, partners as well documentation of lessons learned.
Support state-level report writing, annual work plan development and project monitoring matrices.
Support the establishment and strengthening of good working relationship with local and other implementing partners and stakeholders in the state.
Contribute to development of project strategies, work plans and budgets
Perform other duties assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or another related field.
3+ years’ experience in the implementation and management of health Information systems (MNH and GBV programming preferred) and/or program management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
High-level computer skills in Word Processing, Excel, SPSS, STATA, etc.
Familiarity with GBV programming, especially IPV, SV and CEFM.
Experience with mobile data collection and analysis tools (such as Kobo collect, ODK, REDCAP, Commcare, etc.) is desirable.
Good data analysis skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
Excellent report writing, interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others
Competent, hardworking, flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural setting.
Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
Ability to write quality report that meets donor standards.
Application Closing Date
Close of Business; 11th February, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: [email protected] using "Position applied for / Location" as the subject of the email.
Note
CV and Cover Letter as ONE SINGLE WORD document
The title/subject of your email and application should be the position you are applying for.
Candidates that do not comply with the application instruction will be disqualified.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation for an interview
Any successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
There will be travel requirements and opportunities within Nigeria.