VAS Program / Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Intern at Helen Keller International

Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: VAS Program / Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Intern

Locations: Adamawa, Benue, Ebonyi, Nassarawa & Taraba

Key Deliverables

• Willingness to work in remote LGA/communities supervising bi-annual MNCHW
• Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in activities according to the implementation plan
• Support the state program team to conduct training of health workers and consultants (Independent Monitors and Enumerators)
• Support the state team in implementation of key activities such as; supervision of pre-implementation activities, monitoring of Heath workers and ward level trainings, MNCHW campaign coordination and reporting
• Assist the team to collect quality program data by providing support to facility health workers during data entry into the call-in-data
• Participate in supporting the distribution of MNCHW commodities from the state medical store to the last mile which is the health facility ensuring strict adherence to the distribution plan
• Participate in data quality assessment exercise like spot checks, data validation and supervisor’s coverage surveys
• Work closely with Helen Keller International contracted Independent Monitors and Enumerators for filing/archiving documentation both softcopies and hardcopies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklist
• Adherence to all Helen Keller International policies and procedures as outlined in Helen Keller International policies and procedure manuals
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Helen Keller International and to not jeopardize the organization image
• Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
• Other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health or any related fields.
• At least 3 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in Nutrition and community-based programming will be an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Understands Hausa
• Acceptable IT Skills.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resume to: nigeria.recruitment@hki.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Applications will be reviewed as received.
• In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued.

Helen Keller International:

• Does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, test, interview meeting, processing or training).
• Does not ask for information on applicants’ bank accounts.
• Does not recruit through any recruitment agency.