State Analyst Monitoring & Evaluation at Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, business, social sciences, economics or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience developing and implementing research and evaluation programs in developing country settings
• Ability to creatively problem-solve on issues pertaining to the application of research and evaluation methods in challenging, fast-paced environments.
• Exceptional ability to work independently and to develop and execute plans to achieve specified M&E impact with limited guidance and oversight.
• Excellent knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation methods (qualitative and quantitative), including experience developing monitoring and evaluation plans, tools and summary forms.
• Ability to multi-task and to be effective in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional diplomatic, strategic-thinking and interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with a range of diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word. 
• Experience working in Maternal and Child health or health delivery systems in Nigeria is a strong plus.
• Very strong written and oral communication skills in English, including the ability to present evidence and opinions in a succinct and compelling manner

Plusses

• Master’s degree in health economics, statistics, epidemiology or related disciplines
• Sound understanding of the Nigerian Health Systems and DHIS reporting system
• Experience managing demanding work plans and tight budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and solve challenging problems with limited structural or operational support.
• Experience working with recipient country governments and international partners in country
• Nigerian citizenship or permanent residence
• Ability to speak Hausa