FHI 360 Job Opening 2015: Monitoring and evaluation specialist (Abuja)

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Monitoring and evaluation specialist
Job Location: Abuja
Job Description:
 Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) is one of the projects under FHI 360. MAPS focuses on supportingthe development of infrastructure, resources, systems, and the technical and management capacities necessary for effective malaria control. The project is implemented by three partners and FHI 360 is the lead implementing partner. MAPS project is a five year project which took effect from October 1, 2010; the project recently secured a one year no-cost extension and would be rounding up by September 30, 2016.



Job Summary / Responsibilities:
 Review existing database of malaria data and provide recommendations for improvement
    Ensure feedback is provided to states and quality of data improved.
    Regularly analyze state data to provide trend of indicators used for monitoring of malaria service data.
    Regularly provide state reports for national review at the M&E sub-committee and the mTWG as may be      required.
    Provide technical support to all departmental activities irrespective of sponsor but ensure activities      are coordinated, implemented as planned and not abandoned mid-way.
    Support operational research priorities development and a link with the research communities in the key      malaria interventions to help inform policy decisions.
    Draw up quarterly work plan from the branch Annual Operational Plan.
    Develop monthly and quarterly reports to the National Coordinator, NMEP through the Branch Head, M&E branch; and the Chief of Party MAPS through M&E Advisor.
    


Job Qualifications:
 1st degree in Medicine or other relevant fields with Masters in Public Health. A PhD experience in Public Health, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields will be an added advantage;
    At least 5 years’ experience in assessment design & implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programs;
    Proficiency in Excel, Word and database management especially DHIS;
    Demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info)
    Familiarity with USAID policies
    Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.

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