Organization: KNCV Nigeria
Job Title: National Technical Advisor – MEL/Program Performance
Location: FCT, Abuja
Job Field: Public Health
Employment Type: Full-Time
Contract Duration: 1 Year (Fixed-Term, with possibility of extension)
Qualification: Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Information Systems or a related field
Experience: Minimum of 7 Years
Reports To: Director of Strategic Information
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
About KNCV Nigeria
The Knowledge Network for Disease Control and Vigilance (KNCV) Nigeria is an indigenous non-profit organization and centre of excellence in tuberculosis (TB) control. It works to strengthen health systems and improve access to quality healthcare through innovative, evidence-informed and people-centred approaches.
About the Project
With funding from the Gates Foundation, KNCV Nigeria, in collaboration with the National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP), is implementing a project to strengthen the national scale-up of near-point-of-care (nPOC) TB diagnostics in Nigeria.
Job Summary
The National Technical Advisor – MEL/Program Performance will provide strategic technical leadership for the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) and programme performance management systems.
The role will ensure the availability, quality, analysis and effective use of programme data to track implementation progress, monitor diagnostic service utilization, assess data quality and measure programme outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the project MEL plan, results framework, indicator reference sheets and reporting tools.
- Monitor indicators relating to site readiness, diagnostic testing volumes, device utilization, service access, data quality and linkage to treatment.
- Coordinate routine data collection, validation, analysis and reporting with NTBLCP, state TB programmes, laboratory teams and ICT personnel.
- Conduct data-quality assessments and identify gaps requiring corrective action.
- Develop dashboards, performance summaries and analytical reports to support programme reviews and decision-making.
- Facilitate periodic performance reviews and document implementation bottlenecks, adaptations and lessons learned.
- Contribute to donor reports, technical briefs, presentations and evidence-dissemination products.
- Strengthen the capacity of project and government teams in data management, indicator interpretation and performance improvement.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health Information Systems or a related field.
- A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- At least seven years of relevant experience in MEL, public-health data systems or programme performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated experience in indicator development, data analysis, reporting and data-quality assurance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with DHIS2 and data-visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, R or equivalent.
- Experience in TB or donor-funded health programmes is desirable.
- Strong analytical, report-writing, presentation and stakeholder-management skills.
- Excellent communication, coordination and technical writing skills.
Key Deliverables
- Zonal implementation and supportive-supervision plans aligned with the approved workplan.
- Routine reports on state and facility implementation progress, site visits and technical assistance provided.
- Updated issue and corrective-action tracker.
- Periodic summaries of service utilization, operational performance and implementation risks.
- Documentation of mentorship activities and lessons learned.
- Performance dashboards and progress reports.
- Data-quality review findings and corrective-action trackers.
- Analytical summaries and monthly data reports.
- Technical inputs to donor and project reports.
What KNCV Nigeria Offers
- Full-time employment of 40 hours per week.
- One-year fixed-term contract, with the intention of extension depending on funding and performance.
- Fast-paced and result-oriented working environment.
- International working environment with opportunities for initiative.
- Capacity-building and training opportunities.
- KNCV Nigeria’s employment conditions scheme.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified applicants should apply through the official KNCV Nigeria recruitment portal:
Apply Online: https://kncvnigeria.orangehrmlive.com/external/#/recruitment-apply/vacancy/240
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Additional Information
- KNCV Nigeria reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the recruitment process.
- Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
- KNCV Nigeria maintains zero tolerance for sexual harassment and abuse.
- The role involves travel within Nigeria.
- KNCV Nigeria is an equal-opportunity employer.
Organization Website: www.kncvnigeria.org
