Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs of improving Sexual and Reproductive Health, Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, etc. We offer professional opportunities for career advancement, good working environment and competitive remuneration.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: State Community TB / HIV Cascade Monitor
Locations: Abuja (FCT), Ekiti, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- The State Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project. He/She will ensure that all community TB/HIV integrated services in the GC7 grants are carried out and all targets met.
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure appropriate support for the implementation of TB/HIV integrated services in the communities.
- Ensure active case finding in the communities in the State of implementation
- Align M&E activities with organizational goals, ensuring monitoring and evaluation contribute to program success and impact.
- Work closely with the State Technical Officer and other stakeholders in the planning and design activities to integrate robust M&E components into program structures and implement all community activities for active case finding.
- Contribute to developing logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance indicators.
- Supervise and lead other team of data collectors in the implementation state and provide guidance, mentorship, and support.
- Foster a collaborative and results-oriented team culture.
- Maintain an effective M&E system that includes data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Ensure the use of appropriate technology and tools to streamline M&E activities.
- Oversee data collection, analysis, and interpretation to measure program performance against established indicators.
- Supervise data quality assessment processes and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Prepare and present comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
- Communicate M&E results in a way that informs decision-making and program implementation.
- Plan and manage program evaluations, ensuring that evaluation methodologies were rigorous and aligned with organizational standards.
- Utilize evaluation findings to make evidence-based recommendations for program enhancement.
- Build the capacity of state data collection officers in monitoring and evaluation principles and practices.
- Conduct training sessions to enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations, to ensure alignment of M&E activities with project goals.
- Establish effective communication channels for ongoing engagement.
- Lead efforts to continuously improve the M&E system, incorporating feedback and adapting methodologies to changing program needs. – Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to ethical data collection, analysis, and reporting standards, prioritizing confidentiality and data protection.
- Take roles as assigned by the State Technical Officer or representative of the executive management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, Public Health or related field. Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s plus an Advanced Certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
- Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports.
- Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
- Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
- Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata and SPSS for project implementation.
- Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans.
- Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
- Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
- Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
Desired Competencies:
- Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
- Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
- Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments.
Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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And
Send their comprehensive CV and Cover Letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
