Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor at Population Council

Job Description

• The Population Council Nigeria is seeking a professional who will be responsible for building the capacity of frontline health workers and patent medicine vendor owners in the use of mobile DHIS2 for a Family Planning project in Kaduna state;
• Oversee the correct reporting of routine service statistics and timely submission to the NHMIS;
• Manage the database for capturing and processing routine data collected through project management information systems;
• Identify gaps in the monitoring system and provide quick solutions to ensure optimal data; Conduct meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design MIS tools for the project
• Ensure MIS tools align with the NHMIS system
• Train patent medicine vendors on the use of mobile DHIS2
• Ensure quality and timely data reporting on project MIS
• Conduct quarterly Data Quality Assessments
• Liaise with State FP M&E focal persons to ensure data is owned by the state
• Track project deliverables through routine MIS system
• Prepare monthly charts to monitor progress of key indicators
• Analyze evaluation data and produce reports and scientific manuscripts were appropriate
• Support the implementation of project specific studies by training and supervising field workers
• Ensure the smooth running of research study and fieldwork by developing systems to track projects including all study, investigator and ethical review board information, client/participant recruitment activity and financial management.
• Support the RME Director in preparation of quarterly reports
• Undertake any other responsibility delegated by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Level of Education - A minimum of Masters in Public Health/International Health or any related area
• Experience in a Similar Role - 4 years
• Experience in managing FP programs
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skill
• Language Requirements - Excellent English language
• Experience in using the Demographic and Health Information System 2
• Experience in conducting Data Quality Assessments
• Ability to use STATA for advanced data analysis
• Interest in scientific writing. Publications in peer reviewed journal (added advantage)
• Ability to use data management packages - Epi Data/Epi Info
• Experience in converting data into clear useable format for different audiences
• Willingness to travel within Nigeria (travel at least 50%)
• Strong analytic and database skills including statistical analysis
• Experience in implementing field research.