Technical Officer: M&E Vacancies at CHEERS Nigeria


Posted on: Wed 29-08-2018

CHEERS is one of the leading indigenous Implementing Partners in Nigeria focussing on mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis in Nigeria. CHEERS mission is to improve the quality of lives of vulnerable population groups in rural communities across Nigeria by increasing access to healthcare services, education and economic empowerment. CHEERS is currently scaling up HIV Prevention and Treatment services focusing on Key Populations particularly Female Sex Workers in Imo and Anambra States and is in need of competent/qualified persons to fill up the vacant positions listed below.
 
Position: Technical Officer: M&E (2 positions)
 
Location: Anambra, Imo
 
Summary of Position:  S/he has the responsibility of supporting CHEERS M&E programs and projects as well as all activities in the state.
 
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide routine supportive supervision to focal facilities.
• Development of capacity strengthening plan for the state ministry of health in coordination with the State Program Manager.
• Provide performance data, ensuring data integrity, verifying data, preparing and submitting in a timely manner all required performance reports from facilities to the head office.
• Supervise monitoring and evaluation processes and ensure quality and timely periodic production of M&E information products in line with requirements from the state.
• Facilitate capacity building for monitoring and evaluation of KP(FSW) programmes in the state.
• Actively participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings relating to M&E at the state level.
• Enhance M&E capacity among facility staff and Outreach Workers to ensure data accountability, facilitate planning and strengthen service delivery.
• Collect, verify, collate and analyse data on performance indicators from facilities and LGAs.
• Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports on M&E to the State Program Manager
• Carry out any other duties assigned by the Project Manager and Executive Director.
 
Qualifications and Skills:
• Candidates should be holders of a University degree and further qualification in the social or health sciences or a related field with at least 2 years of work experience in TB/HIV in Nigeria will be an advantage.
• Experience in monitoring of KP(FSW) services in any of the states listed above.
• Solid working knowledge of MPPI M&E framework.
• Experience in Global Fund project monitoring and evaluation.
• Computer skills (MS Office), knowledge of basic accounting and grant management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to learn quickly and expand scope of functions.
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to assume ultimate responsibility, work under pressure.
• Experience in the design and implementation of DHIS 2.0, and other M&E related software
• Ability to work in and around team building environment and work under pressure.
 
All candidates must meet all the criteria of minimum qualification.
 
Application Closing Date:
31st August 2018
 
How to apply:
Please submit a one page application and CV as a single document (word or PDF only) containing contact details of 3 referees to [email protected] please indicate clearly that you are applying for any of the above mentioned position by mentioning the position and state in the subject line of your mail and in your application letter.
 
Candidates are discouraged from applying for more than one position The closing date for all application is 5pm Friday 31st August 2018.
 
NOTE: There are no relocation allowances for the advertised position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shortlisted candidates must be ready to attend interview at their own cost in the first week of September 2018.