Jhpiego, an Affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is a global leader in improving healthcare services for women and their families.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Optimizer

Location: Azare, Bauchi
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary 

• The G-ANC/PNC project is a 2-year project awarded by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation through Technical Advice connect.
• This project provides technical assistance to Bauchi state to layer high impact interventions on G-ANC/PNC platform for improved maternal and newborn outcomes in the State.
• This will be achieved by supporting the SMoH and SPHCDA to accelerate coverage and quality of RMNCAH+N Hlls.
• With the goal of strengthening PHC systems, improving service delivery and uptake of RMNCAH+N Hlls along the continuum of care layering on the G- ANC/PNC model.
• The state will spearhead the G-ANC scaleup, and Jhpiego is providing technical assistance.
• The project will commence full implementation of G-ANC/PNC project in about 158 primary health facilities.

Responsibilities

• To supervise data entry clerks assigned to you
• To ensure that data clerks under your supervision effectively carry out all task assigned to them
• To support data clerks mentor facility staff on proper data documentation and reporting in all RMNCH related NHMIS tools and supplementary tools
• To performs regular data quality checks and monitors for gaps
• To support data clerks’ and facility QI teams in monthly data collation and validation meetings and support them use their data for decision making
• To validate data reported by data clerks on project monthly summary form
• To ensure timely data entry into Donor and Project DHIS platform
• To conduct bi-monthly data quality audit using standardized tool
• Participate in LGA data validation meetings
• Address any other M&E issues as they present on the field

Performance Measurement:

• Complete, correct and timely documentation of client’s information in service delivery registers by facility staff supported by data clerks
• Complete, accurate and timely data validation of data reported by data clerks and entry into Jhpiego and donor DHIS platform
• Completed timesheet authenticated by Jhpiego M&E

Required Qualifications

• Must have post SSCE degree qualification (Diploma, Degrees).
• Strong understanding of NHMIS data tools and reporting processes
• Previous experience in data collection, research, or fieldwork activities preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and familiarity with DHIS platforms
• Be resident in LGA/Bauchi state.
• Speaks the local dialect and English language will be an added advantage
• Willing and committed to work on Jhpiego volunteer engagement terms.
• Good supervisory skill and previous experience is a plus
• Demonstrated diligence and commitment in delivery of assigned deliverable (Added advantage).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.