MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical guidance in the planning and implementation of all state and LGA level M&E/HSS activities.

Develop and implement an M&E/HSS plan for the program in the state, in collaboration with the State Coordinator

Take lead in the implementation of PMI-S state level Task Order M&E plans and state work plan and reporting on USAID indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Coordinator;

Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PMI-S central database and ensure timely M&E/HSS technical support to all implementing health facilities.

Build capacity of SMEP and LGA M&E officers in monitoring and evaluation, data management and data use

Support the SMEP team to analyze and use data to inform decisions and guide malaria interventions

Participate in data quality review meetings at the state and LGA levels

Work with SMEP and LGAs to train health workers in the use of HMIS tools

Support monitoring of quality of service at health facilities

Take lead in implementation of selected health systems interventions including for example evidence-based state malaria annual planning to fit into state planning and budgeting cycle

Support state malaria partners to build an evidence base to monitor state malaria program performance towards elimination goals

Provide HRH analytics to inform state HRH deployment and management practices

Engage with the State DHPRS, SPHCDA, State Health Insurance Scheme to mainstream state malaria budgets in state government budget.

Provide TA in analysis and management of a state Malaria Data Repository drawing from the federal MDR instance; and promote dissemination of information to policy and decision makers through bulletins and policy briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

A first degree in any field of study and at least 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of health programs; or a postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with at least 3 years field experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs is required.

Experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems, generating, triangulating and using health data to inform State health systems strengthening is required.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in malaria programs in Nigeria

NGO experience is an added advantage

Familiarity with USAID or any donor M&E and reporting systems is highly desirable

Excellent data quality assurance, analysis, presentation and reporting skills.

Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications, including DHIS 2 for data management

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action

Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English

Strong report writing skills

Excellent organizational, inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills