LGA Consultant - Data Quality Survey and Improvement at JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc

Job Type: Short-Term
Number: 10 persons
Duration: 3months (15 days per Month)
Reports To: JSI-MRITE, Lagos State Team Lead

Overview

The MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation and Equity (M-RITE) project is part of a suite of innovative awards funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to holistically improve family planning and maternal and child health in partner countries around the world.

The project applies best practices and explores innovations to increase equitable immunization coverage in USAID-supported countries around the globe. It works to build countries’ capacity to identify and overcome barriers to reaching zero-dose and under-immunized children and older populations with life-saving vaccines and other integrated health services. M-RITE works at multiple levels and in alignment with global strategies such as the Immunization Agenda 2030 and Gavi 5.0.

Purpose and Objectives of the Consultancy 

The LGA Consultant-RI/DQSI will be assigned to LGA in Lagos State to handle RI/PHC Data Quality Survey and Improvement tasks under the technical supervision of the MRITE State M&E Officer. 

• He/She will handle coordination with the LGA PHC Team, and will provide technical assistance to achieve the following specific objectives:
• Work with the Health facility staff and LGA PHC Team to ensure data accuracy and completeness between the source documents at the health facility – Tally sheet, Monthly summary form and DHIS2
• Work with the Health facility team and LGA team to ensure timely submission of data into DHIS2
• Monitoring and Measurement. Work closely with Health facility team and SPHCDA to support data-driven monitoring of ZD work, measurement of, and reporting on key progress indicators. This objective is critical to update and report on relevant indicators in the accountability framework.
• Community Engagement. Strengthen local and community structures to sustainably extend RI and PHC services to reach zero dose communities, including working with non-health actors and civil society organizations (CSOs).
• Implementation Support. Provide technical support towards implementation of ZD strategy and operational plans, including devising innovative and effective strategies for zero dose reduction.
• Within the RI and ZD plans, to design and support the implementation of an overarching strategy and detailed plan to identify and address the intersectional gender barriers faced by caregivers, health workers, and adolescents.  Include in the monitoring plan, measures to track effectiveness of approaches and steps to reprogram where required.

Activity Plan

• The LGA Consultant will ensure the implementation of all the activities under the work plan in close collaboration with SPHCDA, as well as the following specific tasks and attributions:
• Serve as the primary investigator for the baseline data collection; responsible for oversight of the data collection firm (data collection, data cleaning, final deliverable to DHIS2); contribute to data analysis and reporting and dissemination.
• Work closely with the WDCs and community health workers to examine current barriers and enablers for routine immunization.
• Support analysis and use of the data to enable date driven decisions
• Construct and disseminate monthly data reports on progress of reducing zero dose children in Nigeria.
• Monitor/measure and evaluate the deployed interventions and approaches.

Expected Outcomes

• Strong overall monitoring of the project
• Deliverables are delivered on time, within budget, and are of high quality

Final Deliverables

• Support for baseline data collection report (specific roles to be discussed with team).
• Monthly reports on monitoring of RI and zero dose work.
• Provide weekly update and plan to Lagos M-RITE team including participation in weekly calls.
• Full assessment reports, and data sets, PowerPoint, high-quality pictures, attendance and briefs.
• Complete and timely reports for all supervision/meetings. 

Qualifications

• National OND/NCE, University Degree/HND or equivalent in practical experience
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning and implementation research.
• Ability to review and analyze routine immunization data, monitor and present program progress
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
• Effective presentation and strong advocacy skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse team of partners and counterparts.
• Ability to travel and move within the LGAs of Lagos state as required

Note

• JSI has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse, exploitation or violence. We take every measure to prevent such incidents and to ensure compliance to our donors. We will expect all our employees/Consultants/Interns/Volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
• JSI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.