Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer

The MEL Officer will lead the development implementation and management of the monitoring and evaluation strategy at the state level. This role works closely with program and technical staff at the state to maintain accurate up-to-date and comprehensive monitoring frameworks manages the state data systems and ensures information accuracy. The MEL Officer provides technical support for program reporting assessments and evaluations at the state.

• Support all Monitoring and Evaluation initiatives and data-related activities of the project in the state.
• Conduct routine data quality validation/audit and provide regular feedback to improve data quality in all supported sites and among stakeholders.
• Collect collate and report all data tracked by the program into the relevant reporting platforms.
• S/he will be responsible for data entry into the project-specific DHIS2 at the state level.
• Maintain office database systems and ensure up-to-date accurate information in them.
• Build capacity in quality data collection analysis dissemination and use of health information at the state and health facility levels for program planning and management.
• Work with state LGA HF staff and other stakeholders to ensure accurate data on national reporting platforms and develop dashboards for routine data visualization.
• Assist state teams to increase the dissemination of appropriately packaged information for various stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Advisor in proposing strategies to increase data use and demand amongst program staff.
• Support program staff on ways to properly organize and capture program progress and document lessons learned.
• Support state-level report writing annual work plan development and project monitoring matrices.
• Assist program staff in preparing sections of program reports that deal with monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to the development of project strategies work plans and budgets.
• Perform other project duties assigned by the supervisor.

• Bachelors degree in public health Medical Sciences Social Sciences Demography Statistics or related field.
• At least five (5) years post-NYSC professional experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems.
• Familiarity with USG programs the Nigerian public sector health system and MNCHN and quality Improvement (QI) programs.
• Core MEL experience with good understanding of MNCHN indicators data collection analysis and data visualization using various innovative data management systems.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Excel) and related applications.
• High-level data reporting and analysis skills using DHIS2 SPSS and/or STATA PowerBI
• Attention to detail and accuracy in basic data management analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of health facility staff on NHMIS tools.
• Cooperative competent hardworking flexible and dependable in a multi-cultural open office situation;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a positive attitude to work;
• Ability to organize and coordinate information and logistics for programs and activities.
• Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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