MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Zamfara
Project Overview
PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH. The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention. PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020.
Position Summary
The DQA Officer position will provide support to data quality management, including data collection, quality checks, and reporting at the state, LGA and community levels as applicable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the State M&E/HSS Officer in the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks, and reporting.
- Provide support and build capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management
- Participate and provide technical support in monthly LGA data validation meetings.
- Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities in conjunction with LGA M&E officers
- Support conduct of quarterly DQA exercise in primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
- Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues prior to reporting.
- Document data quality issues and share with the SMEP M&E officer, LGA M&E officers and health facilities for necessary corrections.
- Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month.
- Where relevant, work with State iCCM Data Officer to ensure iCCM data are collated, analyzed, presented at review meetings, and used for iCCM programming
- Represent the programme in technical fora, such as the SMEP M&E Sub-committee meetings.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or closely related discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. A post-graduate degree in a related Medical Statistics and Epidemiology discipline is an added advantage.
- Deep understanding and knowledge of malaria M&E systems in Nigeria and/or comparable country contexts.
- Familiarity with data validation tools
- Excellent knowledge of use of DHIS2
- Excellent computer skills, including in Excel and in at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata, alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of other data software an advantage, such as mapping software
- Demonstrated experience in managing malaria program data, with a record of achieving programme objectives
- Deep understanding and knowledge of health systems’ dynamics and challenges in data management in relation to Nigeria’s response to malaria
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours, if necessary.
- Very good negotiation and communication skills and ability to express views and ideas
- Qualified female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Management Sciences For Health – MSH on msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply
