Medical Adviser at Damien Foundation

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for grants implementation which includes monitoring of activities, data quality, tracking the progress of activities and informing staff capacity building initiatives.
• Monitor the key project performance indicators (KPI) throughout the duration of the projects and report monthly to the Program Manager.
• Propose strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Program staff.
• Assist Program staff in clarifying project information needs.
• Supervise M&E Officers and field officers and give weekly update on field activities to the Program Manager.
• Keep abreast of developments in grant/program changes and progress in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results.
• Patterns in key project performance indicators data and performance reports in order to make recommendations to Program staff.
• Ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Implement and participate in program and project evaluations
• Support Grants Manager in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time for this grant/program.
• Assist Program Development/Grants Management in establishing log frames, M&E work plans, and targets during the drafting donor project proposals as well as throughout project implementation.
• Review and analyze weekly reports to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.
• Use available and developed managerial (tracking) tools for monitoring ,evaluating and reporting.
• Ensure reports of all activities are reviewed before printing and properly filled.
• Collation of all reports and ensures timely submission to the donor agency and other stakeholders.

Person specification

• Applicants must have a Degree in Medicine (MBBS or MBChB)
• Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field is desirable
• At least 5 years progressive experience working in Tuberculosis-related programmes/projects in Nigeria
• Experience in Monitoring and Evaluation in related health fields and programs in developing countries
• Working experience with GFATM-supported projects or any other donor funded programs is desirable.
• Experience with private, public and community health practice is desirable
• Competency in Microsoft Office, SPSS/Epi-Info or STATA
• Age: Not more Than 45 years
• Applicant's experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.