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Monitoring and Evaluation/ Health Systems Strengthening Officer MBA / MSc / MA Job

2024-07-19 10:22   NGO/Non-Profit Jobs   Adamawa   90 views
Job Details

The M&E/HSS Officer will be supervised by and report to the State Coordinator in Akwa Ibom State. S/he will provide technical leadership of PMI-S Project’s surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (SME) and health systems strengthening (HSS) interventions, including the rollout out of Reproductive, Maternal, Neonates, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health (RMNCAEH) plans in the states with other HSS activities as well as generating strategic data for program management, reporting, and documentation of best practices. The position will use analyzed and triangulated HMIS, LMIS, and surveillance data at strategic policy and management discussions to influence state HSS. S/he will build the capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in use of evidence to influence HRH, health financing, and service delivery system decisions. S/he will provide timely analyzed data to inform AOP processes. The position will build capacity of SMEP and LGA malaria focal persons in monitoring AOP implementation and budget performance to inform mTWG decisions.
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 RMNCAEH and promote dissemination of information to policy and decision makers through bulletins and policy briefs

QUALIFICATIONS

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 and in RMNCAEH 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


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Company Description
MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public... read more health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.