Director of Strategic Information (DSI) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job profile :

• The Director Strategic Information (DSI)SI will be the lead technical expert responsible for all Strategic Information aspects of the programme, including monitoring, evaluation, analytics and reporting of performance and results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop project research protocols and investigation materials in accordance with ethical standards and interfaces with the relevant Ethics committee/agency.
• Lead the team in the planning and implementation of formative research, target audience analysis, mid-term reviews, evaluations and behavioral surveillance surveys, special studies and evaluation research in support of  programme objectives
• Identify sub-project monitoring, research and evaluation; and training requirements.
• Coordinate staff on the project to develop and submit abstracts/journals to international conferences and journals
• Monitor compliance with project M&E framework including overseeing reporting of data from the field office to ensure timeliness, completeness, and quality.
• Develop methods for data quality assurance and support the conduct of data quality audits.
• Build the capacity of staff in project monitoring and data collection against set indicators and use of such information for programme implementation.
• Develop and oversees data flow pattern for the Project and ensure timely data collection, reporting, and use.
• Coordinate and ensure timely data entry into DHIS by project staff.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports SI reports using reports submitted from the field office. Synthesise and communicate main findings and conclusions for decision making
• Lead the team (CBOs and staff) in the design, administration, and data analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation with a focus on project impact especially those related to OVC interventions and programmes.
• Build the capacity of project teams in the use of data collection tools and data management best practices through training and mentoring.
• Work with the project finance team to prepare work-plans and budgets and track the progress of SI activities and budgets
• Development of all research, SI based budget and ensure that all program activities occur within the budget.

Qualifications/Experience:

• A minimum of Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, social sciences, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics or a related field is required.
• At least seven years of progressive and relevant experience in areas of strategic information, Monitoring and Evaluation, medical informatics preferably with knowledge of international donors such as USAID, Global Fund, UN and World Bank.
• Demonstrated experience developing in-house tools and data management systems to track M&E and performance OVC indicators for the programme: LAMIS and NOMIS
• Highly skilled in health sector M&E HMIS and related information systems strengthening at the policy level. Knowledge of enterprise resource planning packages (SAP).
• Advanced knowledge of data base management and epidemiological modelling tools particularly Spectrum.
• Working experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive system.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting;
• Demonstrated understanding, experience, and competency in comprehensive HIV prevention, treatment and care and support service at the community and facility levels
• Demonstrated statistical analysis skills and use of relevant software (SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, Atlas) and proficient in Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.