Monitoring Evaluation Research & Learning (MERL) Advisor at Society for Family Health (SFH)

Job Profile:  

• The Project MERL Adviser will support in developing the protocol for the LDSS and LADB research on the HepC3 grant in Oyo and coordinate the research, implementation, political buy-in, documentation and reporting of the project deliverables in Oyo State.
• He/she will participate in TWG meetings on HepC3, analyze and use data to improve program outcomes.
• He/she will write technical reports, abstracts, and journal publications.
• The individual will also be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities relating to Hepatitis C amongst PWIDs at the National and State levels.

Job role: 

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:

• Oversee the daily activity of the HEPC3P grant and ensure the implementation of all project deliverables.
• Facilitate the review of the National Database for Viral Hepatitis, specifically for high-risk populations.
• Share monthly, quarterly and annual reports with the Programme Coordinator and the Technical Adviser.
• Write technical reports, abstracts, and journal publications.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ post NYSC experience in research and management of health-related programmes.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite at the minimum. Other computer skills will be of added advantage.
• Experience implementing an HIV/Hepatitis project
• Knowledge of Programme management including conceptualization, budget design, implementation, and evaluation with experience in KP programming as an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability through previous experience to establish and maintain productive working relationships with a wide network of partners and stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies required

Technical Job-Specific Skills

• Technical knowledge and understanding of specific programmatic areas and comfortable with working with a range of stakeholders.
• Social dialogue and advocacy skills for fostering an enabling environment for programme implementation
• Presentation skills
• Data management and reporting skills.
• Leadership skills
• Technical report writing skills

Behavioural Attributes  

• Organisational skills
• Leadership skills
• Continuous and Innovative learner
• Honesty and integrity
• Resilient, resourceful, optimistic and energetic