Director of Strategic Information - Usaid Funded Strengthening Quality of Care Through Primary Health Care Activity & Community Health (Anticipatory Recruitment) at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile: 

The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will play a pivotal role in ensuring data-driven decision-making and programmatic excellence for the USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria. Working closely with the project leadership team, you will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of strategic information systems and processes to optimize project performance and impact.

Job Role:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of strategic information systems, including data collection tools, databases, and dashboards, to support program monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Oversee the integration and harmonization of data systems and processes across project components to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Establish and maintain robust data management processes and standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation to generate actionable insights and recommendations for programmatic improvement and decision-making.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, and tools to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Lead the design and execution of evaluations, assessments, and special studies to assess project effectiveness and identify lessons learned.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and mentorship to project staff and partners on strategic information systems, data management, and analysis.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning within the project team and with external stakeholders to promote evidence-based decision-making and best practices.

Qualifications/Experience: 

• Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic information management, monitoring and evaluation, or data analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing strategic information systems in complex international development projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, R) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.