OVERVIEW
The objective of the M&E Officer position is to support data quality management, including data collection, quality checks, and reporting at the state, LGA and community levels as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the M&E Manager in implementing M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks and reporting.
• Provide support and build the capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management.
• Participate in and provide technical support during monthly LGA data validation meetings.
• Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities together with LGA M&E officers.
• Support quarterly DQA exercises in primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
• Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues before reporting.
• Document data quality issues and share them with the M&E team and health facilities for correction.
• Develop follow-up action plans and ensure identified data quality issues are resolved by LGA M&E officers and health facilities at the end of each reporting month.
• Where relevant, work with the MERL Manager to collate, analyse and present data at review meetings.
• Represent the programme in technical forums, including M&E Sub-committee meetings.
• Perform any other task assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related discipline, with a minimum of 4 years' relevant experience.
• A postgraduate degree in Medical Statistics, Epidemiology or a related discipline is an advantage.
• Deep understanding of M&E systems in Nigeria or comparable country contexts.
• Familiarity with data validation tools.
• Excellent knowledge of DHIS2.
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel and at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata, or alternatively SPSS or R. Knowledge of mapping software and other data tools is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience managing programme data and achieving programme objectives.
• Strong understanding of health-system dynamics and data-management challenges.
• Excellent spoken and written English and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain flexible and work additional hours when necessary.
• Very good negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to express views and ideas clearly.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
MSH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category under applicable law.