Responsibilities

• Support the process of documenting and reporting GF malaria project achievements in Nigeria
• Provide oversight and M&E support to GF Malaria Nigeria as needed.
• Spearhead the strategic design and implementation of the GF Malaria project PMP in line with GF and national reporting requirements
• Member of the GF Malaria Project Management Team that is responsible for overall project Performance reporting
• Work independently with authority from the Project Director, within strategy and policy guidelines.
• Makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them.
• Has access to information within project and is responsible for program data generation and management of budget and all assets in the M&E unit.
• Establish systems for the flow of information from service-delivery points to the GF Malaria central data base and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities. As well as conduct periodic data quality audits.
• Ensure GF Malaria PMP provides adequate data for NASCP and NACA reporting; and provides inputs into other national and international reporting systems.
• Build the capacity of M&E staff in the design and implementation of a coordinated and effective monitoring and evaluation system.
• Ensure state-of-the art database management practice for GF Malaria project
• Analyze M&E data on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and flag action areas to the project management.
• Link and analyze resource inputs, outputs and outcomes and report on project effectiveness and efficiency.
• Work with GF Malaria management to document and publish best practices.
• Liaise and network with relevant GF Malaria partners and collaborators to harmonize our reporting systems.
• Provide clear documentation of programmatic achievements and keep MSH senior management informed on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Coordinate writing of reports and take responsibility for compilation of project report to the donor and partners.
• Ensure that MSH DHIS, USG DATIM and other relevant databases are up to date
• Develop a strong monitoring & evaluation plan consistent with the GF results framework
• Plan and facilitate various periodic M & E meetings
• Plan and organize routine data quality audits and serve as a catalyst to enhance systems that bridge data collection with analysis and data-driven decision making and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

• Medical and/or master’s degree in medicine, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Demography or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation and/or Biostatistics.
• At least 8 years of experience in designing and implementing Monitoring and Evaluation activities for Public Health programs, 5 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.
• Significant experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications.
• Significant experience working in malaria program in Nigeria.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge and experience in Global Fund reporting requirements.
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Strong data management skills, including data analysis, interpretation, development of data use products, etc.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in the development and implementation of Global Fund PMP and reporting formats for
• Global Fund Malaria indicators and targets in collaboration with the Project Director, Program Implementation Advisors and State Teams.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work individually without supervision and also motivate his team to meet project deliverables timely.