Monitoring and Evaluation Officers/Data Entry Manager at HIFASS

Basic Function

• Under the supervision of the Site Administrator (with technical oversight from the MODHIP/DODWRP-NSI Unit), the M&E Officer will provide data management support to the Nigerian Ministry of Defence (NMOD) Health Implementation Program's HIV/AIDS service delivery efforts.
• The M&E Officer shall support the delivery of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support services at MTFs that will benefit the military personnel, their family members, and civilians from the surrounding communities.

Essential Job Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide data collection tools (DCTs) to all Service Delivery Points (SDPs) in the facility
• Provide support to care providers on the use of DCTs
• Ensure client enrolment procedures are properly adhered to
• Collaborate with Medical Records to ensure client records are kept in an orderly manner
• Collaborate with Medical Records to ensure the use of appointment registers at the sites
• Maintain the Pre-ART and ART Registers at the facility
• Manage all MTF data by collecting and compiling data from various SDPs for the site monthly reports
• Carry out routine data quality assessments across all program indicators/service delivery points.
• Work with the Site Administrator to ensure site monthly reports are sent to the MODHIP Liaison Office in a timely manner.
• Analyze and present data for site program monthly meetings
• Enter patient-level data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platform
• Enter site monthly program data in the District Health Information System (DHIS) for the program
• Monitor computer systems for malfunctions; report malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and materials used in collection and compilation of data.
• Supervise/carry out annual program assessments and evaluations in line with program priorities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Ability:
This position requires prior experience in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of health programs (preferably HIV programs), data management, proficiency in the use of computers, including the ability to rapidly process and analyze data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis tools, sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, good communication skills, level IV fluency in written and verbal English, and strong interpersonal skills.

Education/Experience

• For entry to this position, a first degree in one of the following is required: Public Health, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mathematics, Computer Science, and any other science-related discipline.
• Work requires a minimum of three years of experience in the field of Monitoring and Evaluation, and Data Management or a combination of relevant training and experience.