M&E Specialist - RSSH Grant at Leprosy Mission Nigeria

Reference Number: TLMN/NTLCP (PMU)_2025/M&ES – RSSH/001

Job Summary

• The M&E Specialist (RSSH) will support the M&E Manager to ensure accurate, timely and accurate reporting of programmatic information on the Global Fund RSSH Grant. 
• He/she will provide technical support in collaboration with the National M&E Programme staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the information collection for timely, accurate and complete programmatic reporting on the Global Fund RSSH Grant. 
• Support programme in periodic review and updating of M&E plans for the grant. 
• Provide necessary support to the program and SRs in the preparation of quarterly progress updates on Global Fund grant activities as required.
• In collaboration with NTBLCP M&E team, provide technical support to the implementing entities.
• Support the development of standard operating systems and guidelines for M&E, reporting, and related services.
• Support the regular mentoring and monitoring of programmatic performance of the grant implementers.
• Develop activity schedules / workplans.
• Perform any other duty within the grant as may be assigned by the management.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Statistics, Population Studies, Demography, Epidemiology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation of health programs and experience in management information system.
• Training and experience in logical framework, M&E and setting up of an M&E system in health programs is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E systems, including performance frameworks, and program/project evaluations within the health sector.
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative M&E methods in the health sector
• Experience in monitoring and implementation of Global Fund grants is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with the MoH Health Management Information System (HMIS) is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Ability to produce timely reports.
• Strong management, supervisory, and capacity building skills.
• A knowledge of public health issues in Nigeria and a knowledge of policies and processes of donor funded programs, GF experience is an added advantage.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, database programs and statistical software. 
• Ability to work independently and within a team and interact effectively to meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to respond effectively to work challenges.