HMIS Specialist - Nigeria IHP at Palladium Group

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates data collection at project states offices to monitor performance and ensure timely compilation and reporting of data, and leads activities to support HMIS strengthening at LGA level.
• Collaborates with other partnering implementers on alignment of data collection, analysis, and results reporting.
• Oversees the data migration and reconstruction efforts with the facility, LGAs, SMOH, and other stakeholders on the ground.
• Facilitates training surveys and ensures quality of data and data management activities at the facility level.
• Trains staff on database (HMIS) and answers questions related to the system.
• Reports to Senior M&E/HMIS Advisor at ACO and supervised by Senior MEL Manager

Required Qualifications

• The HMIS Specialist will have some experience and up-to-date knowledge and skills in MIS and M&E for health systems and healthcare provision.
• S/he must be familiar with NHMIS / DHIS2, HMIS data context at the State level and working with health facilities and LGA for data collection, reporting and use.
• S/he should have experience with USAID / International donor programs.

Additional qualifications include:

• A Bachelor's Degree / HND in Demography, Statistics, Information Technology, Public Health Information Management or related field. A Master’s degree will be a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience with reporting health services data using standard tools and software. Familiarity with NHMIS and DHIS2 is required.
• Familiarity with USAID / Global indicators and standard measurement tools in the areas of reproductive health/family planning, maternal and neonatal health and other relevant technical areas.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience using statistical software a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with government partners, USAID, other Donors, and implementing partners.
• Good verbal, listening, writing, and intrapersonal skills essential for effective interaction among several institutions and staff involved in a broad range of activities.Experience at organizing and facilitating systems strengthening, capacity development and mentoring processes.