Job Task:

• The job holder will alead the Strategic Information (SI) Team in the state and will oversee program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and quality assurance (QA) systems. Support the setting up of M&E and QA systems at new program sites in the state.
• S/He will provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement.
• As the State Team Lead, s/he will share program output data with the state team and the State Government and monitor the progress of the program towards achieving targets in the State.

 Other responsibilities:

• Serve as technical lead in the SI directorate for the state office (State SI Lead)
• Provide technical leadership in the implementation of high-quality monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Undertake periodic reviews of APIN M&E system, with a bid to ensure it is strengthened and aligned to support GoN M&E systems
• Lead in the development and implementation of M&E systems for data quality assurance.
• Work in collaboration with the Senior Technical Advisor to conduct analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
• Undertake periodic coordination of APIN program performance analysis for program measurement and interventions.
• Guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt
• Analyze data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans
• Work closely with the program team to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements
• Oversees compilation and reporting of weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting to both APIN aCARES program management and CDC program leads.
• Reviews and/or writes M&E plans, papers and reports and ensures their accuracy and appropriateness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must possess a medical or pharmacy degree (MBBS or B.Pharm) or a health-related degree and a minimum of 12 years’ relevant experience supporting the implementation of M&E systems, and planning and executing program evaluation. An MPH degree will be an advantage.
• Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret both quantitative and qualitative data to inform programming.
• Must have knowledge of SPSS or STATA or knowledge of DHIS, MS-Access or other compatible database software will be of added advantage.
• Must have experience conducting monitoring visits, utilizing checklists and other tools, including the ability to develop M&E tools as needed.