Program and Data Management Consultant - DMPA-SC Access Collaborative 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: Program and Data Management Consultant on the DMPA-SC Access Collaborative, Nigeria

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Position Type: Full time
Company/Division: JSI R & T/International

Project Background

• The Subcutaneous DMPA Access Collaborative (the Access Collaborative) project is led by PATH and JSI and currently in its second phase. Subcutaneous DMPA (DMPA-SC) is an innovative subcutaneous injectable contraceptive that is currently being introduced in many countries, with a focus on increasing women’s access to safe, effective contraception within a context of contraceptive method mix and informed choice.
• The Access Collaborative works with country stakeholders and facilitates coordination of DMPA-SC introduction and scale-up planning in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria.

Context

• The Federal Republic of Nigeria has developed a DMPA-SC Accelerated Introduction and Scale up Plan 2018 – 2022. The goal of the plan is to Accelerate Nigeria’s progress towards achieving its CPR goals by 2030 by the systematic introduction and progressive national scale up of DMPA-SC
• To ensure successful DMPA-SC scale up and implementation of this plan, the Access Collaborative has been supporting partner coordination, routine monitoring of progress and identification of gaps and challenges. In Nigeria, the DMPA-SC Access Collaborative Coordinator is working with key stakeholders to provide this facilitation and coordination support, complementing efforts by other key partners.
• The program and data management consultant will be a highly motivated individual and will work with the John Snow Inc team to provide support to the Access Collaborative in Nigeria. He/she will work in close collaboration with and provide technical support to the Access Collaborative Country Coordinator and team in Nigeria.

Key Activities

• Work with MLE team to set up quality data management systems for the routine collection and management of DMPA-SC related data
• Routinely collect, manage and ensure quality assurance of data that includes the subnational DMPA-SC/SI data, partner training information, and private sector DMPA-SC/SI data.
• Update Access Collaborative monthly reporting systems (i.e., AC dashboard) with input from other AC team members (as needed)
• Routinely manage and update partner mapping of DMPA-SC related investments
• Update Access Collaborative weekly and monthly reporting systems
• Attend all statutory government meetings and with the Access Collaborative partners as assigned by the team.
• Develop agenda and support follow up of key partner meetings to ensure they are action oriented
• Draft materials (PPTs, speeches, briefings, agenda) to support role of MOH in convening and coordinating DMPA-SC introduction plan implementation
• Support and coordinate planning for activities and programs
• Support ad hoc priority needs as defined by the country coordinator.  
• The program and data management consultant will work with the Country Coordinator& Technical advisor and be supervised by the In-country Lead for Nigeria.
• He/she will work closely with the MOH and other key partners.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong skills in data management and data quality
• Working knowledge of the country-level family planning environment, partners, and programs, especially relevant Ministry of Health and other government agencies and officials responsible for family planning activities and strategies.
• Basic understanding of the range of public and private delivery channels for contraceptive products and services, including public sector facilities, community-based delivery mechanisms/programs, non-governmental (NGOs) structures, and private delivery mechanisms (social marketing, pharmacies, drug shops).
• Conversant with and able to identify/obtain data and information relevant to the introduction planning,
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proven ability to prioritize and anticipate and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in the MS Office package, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in English
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in a team-based environment

Remuneration
JSI offers competitive salary and benefits.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2023.