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Position Description

• Navanti is seeking a Health Data Management specialist responsible for supporting the team lead in developing context-specific tools for engaging various stakeholders such as women ( first-time pregnant women, first-time mothers, postpartum women with infants (under one) , partners, and health managers. S/he will be responsible for analyzing the quantitative data, conducting multi-level bivariate and multivariate analysis of data from population-based studies including the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 2021) to understand the determinants of health facility delivery among women of reproductive age. The health data management specialist will work with the team leader to conduct interviews, analyze the data, and develop the assessment report
• The team will use a combination of literature review, secondary analysis of population-based surveys, and qualitative data collection through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews to gather insights to answer the study questions, with a special focus on data from the six states representing the six geopolitical zones

Locations:

• Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Lagos, Borno, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Responsibilities

The Health Data Management Specialist will be responsible for analyzing the quantitative data, conducting multi-level bivariate and multivariate analysis of data from population-based studies including the 2021 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 2021) to understand the determinants of health facility delivery among women of reproductive age

The Team Leader Will

• Participate in the RA kick-off session with USAID/Nigeria.
• Develop quantitative tools resulting from desk review
• Provides substantive technical input into the development of data collection tools, including survey and interview tools, and methodology for covering target states
• Support the data collection process, including conducting several KIIs and FGDs with stakeholders including women, health care providers, etc.
• Analyze data and present findings.
• Support in the presentation of preliminary findings on data collected from stakeholders' engagement and desk review
• Coordinates closely with other assessment team to ensure quality assessment
• Support the team lead in writing the draft assessment report with support from the team members, taking into consideration feedback from the Out-brief presentation.
• Respond to USAID comments on the draft report, incorporate USAID/Nigeria staff comments into the final version of the report , and finalize the report.
• Work collaboratively with team members throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement each other's areas of expertise.

Qualifications

The candidate is expected to have the following qualifications :

• A minimum of six years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, program evaluation design, data management and analysis, computer science, or a similar role.
• Strong experience in designing qualitative and quantitative data collection tools for health.
• Advanced degree in health data, statistics, mathematics, data science or related field.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods for health.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• S/he must demonstrate strong experience with data collection procedures, surveys, and analysis of data using statistical analysis tools such as SPSS or STATA suitable for a varied audience.
• Previous experience as a health data specialist in related evaluations, assessments, and research studies. USAID evaluation experience strongly preferred.

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Position Description:

• Navanti is seeking a team leader responsible for the overall coordination and management of the assessment team’s effort and for ensuring a rigorous and high-quality rapid study in the locations stated above. Under the guidance of the MEL Support Activity, the team leader is expected to work closely with the USAID/Nigeria- HPN team. The team leader will be supported by a Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (RMNCH) expert and a health data management specialist. The team leader will consult with and facilitate input from all team members throughout the assessment.
• The team will use a combination of literature review, secondary analysis of population-based surveys, and qualitative data collection through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews to gather insights to answer the study questions, with a special focus on data from the six states representing the six geopolitical zones

Locations:

• Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Lagos, Borno, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Responsibilities:

The rapid assessment team leader will be responsible for the overall management of the assessment. S/he will be the primary person responsible for ensuring a rigorous and high-quality evaluation design, drafting and presenting the report, receiving and incorporating USAID/Nigeria feedback, and developing/submitting the final report to USAID/Nigeria through the MEL Support Activity within the prescribed timeline. The team leader will:

• Participate in the RA kick-off session with USAID/Nigeria.
• Conduct an initial desk study: gather relevant secondary materials to identify key actors and stakeholders. A summary of these findings will help to better understand the context, identify key stakeholders to be interviewed, and guide the finalization of the design for the assessment including the questions to be explored further during the qualitative assessment.
• Lead the development of data collection tools, including survey and interview tools, and methodology for covering target states
• Conduct and manage the entire process of data collection, including conducting several KIIs and FGDs with stakeholders including women, health care providers, etc.
• Present preliminary findings on data collected from stakeholders' engagement and desk review
• Provide leadership for the team and coordinate activities as necessary.
• Coordinate team's ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the In-brief and Out-brief to USAID/Nigeria and other stakeholders as requested.
• Write the draft assessment report with support from the team members, taking into consideration feedback from the Out-brief presentation.
• Respond to USAID comments on the draft report, incorporate USAID/Nigeria staff comments into the final version of the report, and finalize the report.
• Present the rapid assessment results to diverse audiences according to USAID standard reporting
• Work collaboratively with team members throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement each other's areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

The candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

• A minimum of ten years of substantive and progressively responsible professional experience with qualitative research in reproductive, maternal, and child health programs in low-middle income countries, with a preference for work within Nigeria.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree in a relevant field: Public/Global Health, Sociology, Anthropology, or related social science discipline. A demonstrated competence in conducting assessments
• Possess strong research skills in survey design, data collection, analysis, and reporting meaningful conclusions concisely.
• Proficiency in the collection and analysis of qualitative data is a must, including conducting interviews, focus group discussions, and surveys, and analyzing statistical data related to healthcare utilization.
• Have advanced skills in qualitative data analysis, including coding, thematic analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare clear and concise evaluation reports, presentations, and briefs tailored to different audiences.
• Have a deep understanding of gender dynamics and maternal health issues within the different sub-locations and populations in Nigeria. This includes awareness of cultural norms, societal expectations, social hierarchies, and gender disparities in accessing healthcare to guide accurate interpretation of findings within the local context.
• Have a strong understanding of the Nigerian healthcare system. This includes knowledge of infrastructure, staffing, policies, and resource allocation.
• Experience facilitating and providing leadership in collaborative and participatory evaluations with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in the health sector with international donor organizations, particularly USAID

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Position Description:

• Navanti is seeking an RMNCH expert responsible for supporting the team lead in developing context-specific tools for engaging various stakeholders such as women (first-time pregnant women, first-time mothers, postpartum women with infants (under one), partners, and health managers. The RMNCH expert will work with the team leader to conduct interviews, analyze the data, and develop the assessment report
• The team will use a combination of literature review, secondary analysis of population-based surveys, and qualitative data collection through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews to gather insights to answer the study questions, with a special focus on data from the six states representing the six geopolitical zones

Locations:

• Akwa-Ibom, Ebonyi, Lagos, Borno, Kano and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)

Responsibilities:

The RMNCH expert will be responsible for identifying key stakeholders, developing and reviewing data collection tools based on the objective of the assessment. S/he will be responsible for providing direct technical assistance to the team leader on key strategies to engage targeted stakeholders in conducting the assessment.

for the overall management of the assessment. S/he will be the primary person responsible for ensuring a rigorous and high-quality evaluation design, drafting and presenting the report, receiving and incorporating USAID/Nigeria feedback, and developing/submitting the final report to USAID/Nigeria through the MEL Support Activity within the prescribed timeline. The team leader will:

• Participate in the RA kick-off session with USAID/Nigeria.
• Support in conducting an initial desk study: gather relevant secondary materials to identify key actors and stakeholders. A summary of these findings will help to better understand the context, identify key stakeholders to be interviewed, and guide the finalization of the design for the assessment including the questions to be explored further during the qualitative assessment.
• Provides substantive technical input into the development of data collection tools, including survey and interview tools, and methodology for covering target states
• Support the data collection process, including conducting several KIIs and FGDs with stakeholders including women, health care providers, etc.
• Support in the presentation of preliminary findings on data collected from stakeholders' engagement and desk review
• Coordinates closely with other assessment team to ensure quality assessment
• Support the team lead in writing the draft assessment report with support from the team members, taking into consideration feedback from the Out-brief presentation.
• Respond to USAID comments on the draft report, incorporate USAID/Nigeria staff comments into the final version of the report, and finalize the report.
• Present the rapid assessment results to diverse audiences according to USAID standard reporting
• Work collaboratively with team members throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement each other's areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

The candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public health, nursing, medicine, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in the design and implementation of RMNCAH+N programs.
• Significant experience in working with primary health care facilities and members of Ministries of Health and State Primary Health Care Development Agencies to improve RMNCAH+N outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health issues and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working in the health sector with international donor organizations, particularly USAID