Community Cluster Coordinator at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Job Summary

• The State Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project.
• He/she will ensure that all community TB/HIV integrated services in the GC7 grants are carried out and all targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the TB/HIV day-to-day activities of the project at the community in the LGA.
• Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including CBOs, CTHWs, sample movers and mentor mothers providing services
• Support spoke facilities & mentor mothers to ensure effective HIV testing of pregnant women in the community & linkages
• Ensure all presumptive/TB cases/PPW identified from the community are properly documented in the facility presumptive/TB/PMTCT spoke registers and source of referral correctly indicated with the right codes.
• Participates in meetings with State technical Officers, SMCs, Cluster coordinators, LCs, and SOs.
• Assist in community data collection, collation, validation, and reporting into the CommTB app; Submit monthly/quarterly community progress reports to STO/M&E.
• Support the State Technical Officer and the PPM cluster coordinator

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, Public Health or a related field. A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata, and SPSS for project implementation.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans.
• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience of the Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.

Personality:

• Committed Christian with good testimonies.
• Honest and dedicated
• Demonstrates the ability to use own initiatives.
• Ability to lead and manage team members as a thematic Lead
• Perfect finisher.
• Problem solver.