NISRN M&E/MIS Advisor 132 views0 applications

Position Title: NISRN M&E/MIS Advisor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the {National Integrated Specimen Referral Network Monitoring and Evaluation/Management Information System(NISRN M&E/MIS) Advisor} to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain – Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) in Nigeria.

Background: The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world. The IDIQ has four task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program. GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All four task orders are implemented in Nigeria.

The NISRN M&E/MIS Advisor {National Integrated Specimen Referral Network Monitoring and Evaluation /Management Information System Advisor} will support the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager to provide operational and technical support for all NISRN monitoring and evaluation activities under USAID GHSC-PSM.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Participate in the development of an M&E plan to track the effectiveness and efficiency of sample transfer network in line with the national strategy for the initiative.
• Provide periodic reports on performance indices to the project (PSM) and National technical working group including other information that may be requested
• Provide technical support in conducting assessments and surveys in support of the laboratory services in country.
• Track the performance of the 3PL to ensure optimal quality of service is provided based on agreed standard.
• Track equipment functionality and capacity throughout the entire network.
• Participate in capacity building of health facility staff and 3PL on NISRN data collection and management.
• Document, and supervise procedures for data cleaning, quality checks, analysis, and archiving of project data.
• Support the development / upgrade / deployment of MIS applications within the NISRN.
• Lead and supervise the data management activities including data collection, processing and analysis to facilitate prompt program reporting.
• Lead the periodic conduct of data quality audit in coordination with NISRN stakeholders.
• Support design, implementation and documentation for MIS and related projects /activities.
• Provide technical support on MIS platforms to facilitates user access to supply chain data for analysis and information.
• Support training and capacity development activities for MIS application users.
• Supervise a team of MIS Associates, interns, and consultants to ensure timely achievement of project deliverables.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Qualifications .

• Bachelor’s degree in Science/Social Sciences or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years Post-NYSC M&E work experience in USAID or International donor-funded development projects
• Experience in the development and operationalization of a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Experience with conducting data quality assurance and reviewing indicators for projects
• Good knowledge of data collection methodologies, tools, and processes
• Good data management and analysis skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate complex information clearly to others, and produce impactful reports and presentations.
• Strong knowledge in the development and use of software and database applications for programme monitoring & learning
• Analyze data, compile reports, and share findings from surveys and assessments

Supervision

The National Integrated Specimen Referral Network, Monitoring and Evaluation /Management Information System Advisor will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager.

Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment

This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.