M&E Assistants (PEI Programme) at Save The Children

Role

• To provide support to PEI and RI programs supported by CGPP. Ensuring the reduction of non-compliance families in the communities where we are working.
• Participate in all the CGPP program activities within the communities and primary health centres. Efficiently keeps filing cabinet in order with proper archiving of documents.
• And help in ensuring the M&E component of the project are kept in accordance with SCI and CGPP recommendation 

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct implementation of  all the Immunization (Routine Immunization and SIAs)
• Assist in routine data collection for each project site in the programme
• Assist in collections and collations of reports from the field sites.
• Participate in monitoring and quality assurance spot checks on each project site.
• Assist the project M&E officer in development of case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Supervise data input into the data tools and processes for checking data quality with partners.
• Support the updating of indicators in the database to enable the fulfilment of reporting obligations to donors.
• Ensure regular update of central data and proper documentation of programme data, for easy access for learning.
• Any other ad hoc tasks as requested by Line Manager.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Training in Child Health and Immunization activities
• Minimm of 2 - 3 years of practical experience of working in an Immunization programme.
• Good understanding of Immunization Indicators
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications, Excel and Power Points, etc)
• Fluency in English and Hausa (Spoken and Written) – This is a Community-based Position
• Ability to build support from staff across teams and across members, and to build the capacity of others.
• Proven ability to coordinate effective resource allocation to ensure quality Immunization programmes.
• Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including ability to think creatively and innovate and to set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress.
• Strong communications skills (both written and verbal). The ability to analyse complex data and summarise it for a range of different audiences.
• Experience of working within budget constraints.
• Commitment to SCI’s mission, values and approach (includes child protection, equal opportunities and health and safety).
• Commitment to support cross organisational initiatives.
• Commitment to team working and understanding of how to contribute.
• Ability to operate within a predominantly administratively self-servicing environment.

Desirable / Qualifications:

• BA / BSc, HND or Equivalent in Public Health; Registered Nurse / Midwife, Community Health and Epidemiology.
• Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience with working in Immunization or Child Health related Project with local and or International NGOs
• Familiar with Immunization Indicators
• Ability to work in partnership with Government and Development partners
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within diversified and multicultural setting
• Independence, adaptability and flexibility
• Excellent communication skills

Note: For the purpose of this vacancy, qualified internal and Northern Nigerian indigenes are considered as first-tier candidates.