Monitoring and Evaluation Associate, USAID M-Rite Project at John Snow, Incorporated (JSI)

John Snow, Incorporated (JSI) - We are public health care and health systems consultants and researchers driven by a passion to improve health services and health outcomes for all.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Associate - COVID-19 USAID MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity Project

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Months
Reports to: Senior MEL Advisor

General Information

• The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.
• The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe.
• It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and underimmunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.
• The project also contributes to ongoing global efforts to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on immunization services and support countries to prepare for and introduce vaccines against COVID-19 once they are available.
• In Nigeria, M-RITE works to strengthen routine immunization (RI) services and supports COVID-19 vaccine rollout at the national level and in 5 focus states.

Summary

• The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for daily data collection, monitoring activity progress according to project indicators, and tracking implementation of quality improvement measures.
• S/He will establish key components of the M&E system (MEL FLOW), including data collection, analysis and reporting on key output, outcome and impact indicators for the program and develop data dashboards for real-time reporting.
• S/He will also be responsible for ensuring data quality and accuracy and collecting, analyzing and processing M&E data, assisting in monitoring and reporting against USAID performance indicators and results, developing methods and milestones to monitor the project’s progress towards its goals, and contributing to programs strategy to ensure that activities and assignments are carried out as planned and project objectives are being achieved.

Responsibilities

• Capture COVID-19 vaccine data on available databases for analysis and reporting.
• Compile and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the COVID-19 vaccine project as per agreed reporting parameters to management.
• Work with Senior MEL Advisor to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of all planned COVID-19 vaccine interventions.
• Conduct monthly data verifications to ensure accuracy and completion and produce the data verification report.
• Follow up all identified data verification gaps for closure with support from project management.
• Ensure adequate supply of data collection and reporting tools at COVID-19 vaccine support sites.
• Support capacity building initiatives and activities conducted by the M & E Unit.
• Monitor and keep track of the number of people trained on various COVID-19 vaccine initiatives.
• Ensure proper filing of incoming and outgoing COVID-19 vaccine M&E documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degre / Diploma in Health Sciences or related field.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures with program design.
• 2-5 years’ experience with public health program management
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to problem solve and recommend corrective action as needed.
• Strong organizational capacity and attention to detail needed to adhere to project deadlines.
• Project Management (PM) Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English; fluent in local language as appropriate.
• Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, or private organization.
• Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas.
• Work experience in COVID-19 interventions will be an advantage.
• Proficiency with database management software and online search tools required.

Language:

• Fluency in English, Hausa and Pidgin is required.

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salaries and benefits.

Application Closing Date
25th January, 2023.