Helen Keller International is a global health organization dedicated to eliminating preventable vision loss, malnutrition and diseases of poverty. Cofounded by Helen Keller - and guided by her fierce optimism and belief in human potential - the organization delivers life-changing health solutions to vulnerable families where the need is great but access to care is limited. In the US, Africa, and Asia, Helen Keller’s proven, science-based programs empower people to create opportunities in their own lives and build lasting change.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: VAS Program / Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Intern
Locations: Adamawa, Benue, Ebonyi, Nassarawa & Taraba
Key Deliverables
- Willingness to work in remote LGA/communities supervising bi-annual MNCHW
- Recognize opportunities for learning and take initiative to learn and participate in activities according to the implementation plan
- Support the state program team to conduct training of health workers and consultants (Independent Monitors and Enumerators)
- Support the state team in implementation of key activities such as; supervision of pre-implementation activities, monitoring of Heath workers and ward level trainings, MNCHW campaign coordination and reporting
- Assist the team to collect quality program data by providing support to facility health workers during data entry into the call-in-data
- Participate in supporting the distribution of MNCHW commodities from the state medical store to the last mile which is the health facility ensuring strict adherence to the distribution plan
- Participate in data quality assessment exercise like spot checks, data validation and supervisor’s coverage surveys
- Work closely with Helen Keller International contracted Independent Monitors and Enumerators for filing/archiving documentation both softcopies and hardcopies of financial documents and ODK supervision checklist
- Adherence to all Helen Keller International policies and procedures as outlined in Helen Keller International policies and procedure manuals
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Helen Keller International and to not jeopardize the organization image
- Support the development of case studies and success stories from programme implementation.
- Other duties that may be assigned.
Requirements
- Degree in Nutrition, Health, Public Health or any related fields.
- At least 3 years relevant work experience.
- Experience in Nutrition and community-based programming will be an added advantage
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to be respectful, kind, sensitive and empathize with all beneficiaries
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Understands Hausa
- Acceptable IT Skills.
Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Applications will be reviewed as received.
- In the spirit of our founder and namesake, Helen Keller is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity in all its forms is fully valued.
Helen Keller International:
- Does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, test, interview meeting, processing or training).
- Does not ask for information on applicants’ bank accounts.
- Does not recruit through any recruitment agency.