Senior Analyst – Monitoring & Evaluation at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

SANHDEF (Sanitas Health and Development Foundation) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2022 by a team with extensive experience in promoting and implementing sustainable development solutions. As a registered organization in Nigeria, SANHDEF specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on communities where we work. We strive to address the complex challenges faced by these communities, focusing on areas such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment. Through our expertise, partnerships, and innovative approaches, SANHDEF maintains a pole position at contributing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is guided by a deep understanding of local contexts and driven by the aspirations of the people we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Senior Analyst – Monitoring & Evaluation

Location: Kano, Nigeria
Reports to: MERL Officer
Division/Department: MERL
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Senior Analyst – M&E will serve as the primary resource for data management, quality assurance, and basic performance visualization for the Kano Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project.
• This role is responsible for ensuring the consistency and integrity of all project data collected from the State, LGAs, and Health Facilities.
• The Analyst will focus on translating raw data into actionable insights for the technical team and supporting the MERL team in routine reporting and the tracking of project indicators.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the routine cleaning, verification, and validation of all project data inputs, including facility assessment data, training records, and HRH/PFM monitoring data.
• Conduct routine Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) at the State and LGA levels to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, addressing the project's need for reliable evidence.
• Support the creation of data briefs and presentations for high-level State stakeholder meetings.
• Provide practical, hands-on guidance and training to junior staff or government counterparts on basic data entry, quality checks, and reporting procedures.
• Assist in the documentation of project processes and lessons learned by organizing field notes, meeting minutes, and feedback gathered from stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Public Health, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of proven experience in a data analysis, monitoring, or statistical support role, preferably within the health sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with routine health information systems (HMIS, DHIS2) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard for data accuracy and reliability.
• Strong logical and analytical skills to identify and troubleshoot data inconsistencies and reporting errors.
• Ability to clearly communicate data requirements and errors to field staff and provide hands-on coaching.
• Fluency in Hausa is essential for effective communication during field data verification visits.

Application Closing Date
12th December 2025.