Independent Monitor at Helen Keller International

Number of Openings: Adamawa (21), Akwa Ibom (31) and Katsina (34)
Duration: Training - 2 days; Field Activities/Intervention - 5 days.
Reports to: M&E Specialist.

Background

• Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential – the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the M&E Specialist, the Independent Monitor assists with monitoring and supervision of MNCHW in assigned LGAs/state and administering standard questionnaires using a programmed smartphone and submit a comprehensive report of activities and intervention at the end of the exer

Specific Responsibilities:

• Participate in supervising MNCHW intervention teams and monitoring of intervention in communities within assigned state.
• Participate in filling 20 health worker supervisory questionnaires daily for a 4-day period.
• Participate in interviewing 20 caregiver exit interview questionnaire daily for a 4-day period.
• Complete 1 picture / video / interview form on the 5th day of the intervention.
• Document lessons learned, successes / best practices challenge and proffer possible solutions.
• Produce and submit a detailed preliminary report of the MNCHW in assigned state.
• Return assigned Smart phones, chargers, power banks and ID Cards.
• Specifically, the consultant shall ensure that the various SMART Phone-based VADI.

Required Minimum Education / Experience / Skills

• Degree in sciences, Public Health, Public Administration, Management or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year working experience in Nutrition program or carrying out data collection using smart phone.
• Willingness to travel within all parts of the state.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer skills: Windows applications for word processing and spreadsheet software
• Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills to manage project communications and disseminate project information are required.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge pertaining to the job requirements
• Critical thinking, problem-solving skills and supportive supervision skills;
• Able to work under pressure, hard to reach areas and able to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellent personal integrity and confidentially.