Evidence Specialist at Health Partners International (HPI)

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Health Partners International (HPI), anticipates the release of a programme in Nigeria which will aim to improve the planning, financing and delivery of sustainable and replicable pro-poor services for malaria in 6 supported Nigerian states and at the federal level.

The project will produce the following outputs: strengthened government stewardship at national level and in supported states, increased and sustainable availability of antimalarial commodities, such as insecticide treated bed nets, malaria testing kits and malaria drugs, more efficient and equitable malaria prevention and treatment services, better engaged citizens and institutions in the country’s malaria response through awareness and social behaviour change, and an evidence based learning environment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Evidence Specialist (Pending Donor Approval)

Location:
Nigeria
Contract: Full Time (expected duration of programme, 5 years with anticipated start date early 2017)

Description of Role
  • The Use of Evidence Specialist will oversee the operations research and monitoring and evaluation component of the project.
  • Working closely with the management team, s/he will support the use of generated evidence for decision making and strengthen systems for the measurement of results.
  • S/he develop monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) systems that include appropriate indicators, baseline data, targets, and a plan to evaluate performance and produce timely accurate and complete reports.
  • S/he must develop training plans to ensure training and skills transfer to the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP), and collaborate with and build capacity of the Ministries of Health (Federal, State, Local Government level) and other development partners.
Roles/Responsibilities
  • Contribute to and lead the design, development, planning, and implementation of a longitudinal study to test the programmes theory of change. This includes development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research;
  • Develop training strategies and tools for the transfer of operational research and use of evidence skills to the NMEP and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement an M&E framework
  • Develop training strategies and tools for the transfer of M&E skills to the NMEP and other stakeholders in design, development and implementation as well as other specific technical components;
  • Analyse data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop M&E work plans;
  • Work closely with the project team and National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) to ensure compatibility, consistency and coordination of the M&E project framework with the Nigeria Malaria Elimination Strategy and Nigeria Malaria Operational Plans among others; national and donor requirements;
  • Strengthen capacity to undertake secondary and metanalysis of data to triangulate data..
  • Undertake periodic reviews of program and/or country M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting.
  • Explore/suggest the use of appropriate/innovative methodologies and technologies for information management in the project
Qualifications and Experience
  • 10+ years working experience in overseeing and developing project operations research and M&E strategies.
  • Postgraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics or other related field
  • Demonstrated expertise in building research and M&E capacity.
  • Demonstrated expertise in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research and analytical methods;
  • Demonstrated hands-on practical experience setting up and managing MEL systems for health programs - experience with malaria MEL systems desired;
  • Excellent report writing, analytical and communication skills, including oral presentation skills;
  • Extensive experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings for international donors desirable;
  • Experience with use of mobile technologies for data collection and reporting a plus;
  • Experience of managing teams
  • Prior experience working on donor-funded projects
  • Previous experience working and delivering results in West Africa, in particular Nigeria
  • Excellent oral/written communication skills in English.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and skills and experience working in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience using health database systems.
Application Closing Date
20th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and tailored CV (no more than 2 pages), highlighting salary expectations in GBP to: [email protected]

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