FHI360 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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the positions of;

 

The M&E Officer, under the supervision of the Director, DPRS (SMoH) and additional supervision from both the M&E Advisor based in Abuja and Branch Head (M&E Branch of the NMCP), will support the implementation of the NHM1S integration process; support the complete roll-out of the NHMIS to all public and private health facilities: support the implementation and institutionalization of the national data quality assurance protocol; increase quality of database at the DPRS. 

 

Essential Job functions: 

1. Stimulate the demand for data from various health department and support development of a credible system of access to data from the DPRS to other department within the SMOH 

2. Institute regular data analysis, presentation to stakeholders and feedback to the states. 

3. Periodically provide concrete evidence that can be used for decision making. 

4. Build capacity of SMOH to perform these functions after the TA tenure ship. 

5. The TA will work full time at the SMOH/DPRS, reports to the Director in the DPRS while receiving support from the MAPS office (State Coordinator & M&E Advisor). 

6. Support, collection, process and disseminate relevant and necessary information required both for state health planning and for monitoring the utilization of resources in accordance with state priorities, objectives and health indicators. 

7. Reviews existing database of data and provide recommendations for improvement. 

8. Ensures timely forwarding, haring of data to relevant agencies. Departments and programs operating at the State level; and Quality of data improved where applicable. 

9. Supports the utilization of specific disease control data by collaborating with M&E of disease control programs. 

10. Regularly support analysis of state data to provide trend of indicators used for monitoring of service data. 

11. Supports regular conduct of data quality audit in the state 

12. Any other duty assigned 

 

Minimum Recruitment Standards; 

1. 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; 

2. At least S years' experience in assessment design & Implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of donor funded programs; 

3. Proficiency in Excel. Word and database management especially DHIS; 

4. Demonstrable experience with statistical software packages (Stata, SPSS, Epi Info) 

5. Familiarity with USAID policies 

6. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. 

 

The Grant Manager, under the supervision of the Director, Finance ensure a well-managed and supervised grants program, which will include working with current grantees to closely morutor activities across states; assist in program realignments as necessary to support MAPS objectives; review and approve milestones and invoices; and oversee the close-out and start-up of all grants in compliance with FHI 360 and donor requirements. 

 

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Conduct routine monitoring and evaluation of grantee activities. Validating and documenting activities, providing clear feedback in areas which may require improvement to achieve MAPS programe goals, and safeguard against any paternal or perceived misuse of funds. 

2. Organize and maintain meticulous records for each grantee, tracking and ensuring all necessary documentation (including individual grant agreements, milestones certifications, and payment requests/vouchers) arc on file and are implemented on schedule. 

3. Act as primary contact point for all MAPS grantees regarding technical inputs, progress on implementation, grant award inquiries, deliverables and milestones, budgets, payments, documentation, and compliant grant close-out. 

4. Serve as liaison between grantees, MAPS technical/financial staff, and the FHI 360 Country Office/HQ in order to clearly document and address any necessary issues or challenges encountered during grant implementation. 

5. Work closely with individual grantees to identify and rectify any delays or problems encountered in the implementation of the grants, ensuring issues are reported immediately to the Finance 

Director and appropriate technical managers. 

6. Participate in the design and solicitation process for future awards as well as the selection of additional grantees; assume a lead role to ensure the process is well-managed and conducted in a timely manner so as to eliminate administrative funding gaps between each new set of grant awards. 

7. Ensure grantee adherence to fHI360 and donor funding requirements and act as a mentor as needed 

on VSAID/FHI 360 regulations. 

8. Gain high familiarity with the current MAPS FOG program and associated materials, including FOG manual, templates, certifications, and dose-out procedures. 

9. Assist headquarters staff (back-stop and Contracting Officer) with accurate tracking and reporting for federally-mandated reports as they relate to recipients of US Government funding. 

10. Manage the compliant close-out of grants awarded by the MAPS Project. 

11. Any other duty assigned 

 

Minimum Recruitment Standards: 

1. Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent in Business Administration, Public Health, or related fields required; Master's degree preferred. 

2. Minimum of six years relevant experience working with grants management, which includes at least two years of experience in a managerial' role required. 

3. Prior experience working for an international NGO strongly preferred. 

Experience and good working knowledge of USAID and other US Government organizations' rules 

and regulations is required 

4. Knowledge of and prior experience with US Government rules, requirements, and regulations (such 

as familiarity with ADS 303) on solicitations and second-tier funding by prime recipients 

Ability to effectively work independently. 

High-level organization and documentation skills, including the ability to track and manage the 

activities of others (grantees).

8. Ability and willingness to travel outside of Abuja on a frequent basis

9. Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable. 

 

Vacancy closes 10 day after this publication. For detailed information, please visit our international employment webpage at www.fhi360.org. FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may go to FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter to register online, and to submit CV/resume. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

Disclaimer:

FHI 360 does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.