M&E Specialist (Global Fund Malaria Project) at Management Sciences For Health – MSH

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In the global fight against Malaria, data is the most powerful tool we have to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and life-saving action. As an M&E Specialist, you will be the technical architect of a state-level monitoring system that ensures every mosquito net, every treatment, and every intervention is tracked with absolute precision. By strengthening local health records and empowering government partners, you directly contribute to a more resilient Nigerian health system that saves lives through evidence-based policy and practice.

Job Summary

The M&E Specialist provides strategic technical leadership and oversight for all monitoring and evaluation activities within their designated state. Reporting to the Technical Director of M&E, you will be responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and quality of data collected from health facilities to the central Global Fund database. You will serve as a high-level mentor to State Ministry of Health (SMoH) staff, ensuring that local health systems are equipped to capture and analyze data that informs the national malaria elimination strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Implementation: Lead the state-level rollout of the Global Fund Malaria M&E plan, ensuring full alignment with national health goals and donor reporting standards.
  • Technical Mentorship: Build the capacity of LGA and State M&E officers through targeted training in data analysis, visualization, and the use of statistical tools to inform local policy.
  • Information Architecture: Establish and maintain robust data flow systems from service-delivery points to the central database, providing technical backstopping to health facilities.
  • Quality Assurance & Audits: Manage the project’s data quality assurance system, including quarterly audits and participatory assessments to ensure data consistency and validity.
  • Research & Evaluation: Support local research groups with technical expertise in sampling strategies and data modeling for evaluation studies and project assessments.
  • Project Integration: Serve as an active member of the State Project Management Team, utilizing data to modify existing programs and design new, high-impact interventions.
  • Operational Reporting: Coordinate the monthly and annual analysis of M&E data, flagging critical action areas for project leadership to ensure 100% reporting rates for Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC).
  • Database Excellence: Oversee state-of-the-art database management practices, documenting and publishing best practices to contribute to global public health knowledge.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Background

  • Essential: A Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a related field with a dedicated focus on Monitoring and Evaluation.
  • Experience: Minimum of four (4) years in developing monitoring plans or management information systems, with at least three (3) years spent in an NGO setting within Africa.

Technical Expertise

  • Malaria Programs: At least three (3) years of experience specifically supporting Malaria programs in Nigeria is highly preferred.
  • Digital Mastery: Advanced proficiency in DHIS2, Microsoft Excel, SPSS, Tableau, and Microsoft Power BI for data modeling and visualization.
  • Donor Knowledge: Deep familiarity with Global Fund reporting frameworks and national M&E systems.

Soft Skills

  • Leadership: Proven ability to work independently and make strategic decisions within policy guidelines.
  • Cultural Intelligence: Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills suitable for a multi-cultural environment.
  • Communication: Fluency in English with strong analytical, presentation, and reporting capabilities.

Why This Role is Important

In Taraba and across Nigeria, the success of the Global Fund Malaria project hinges on the quality of its reporting. Without an M&E Specialist to oversee these systems, significant trends in disease prevalence could be missed, and resources could be misallocated. You are the “eyes and ears” of the project, providing the clarity needed to ensure that interventions reach the most vulnerable communities at the right time.

Salary & Benefits

  • Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with the candidate’s experience and based on MSH’s international NGO salary scale).
  • Benefits: Opportunity to work for a premier global health nonprofit, contributing to a project with massive public health impact and professional development in state-of-the-art M&E methodologies.

Tips for Applicants

  1. Focus on Software Mastery: Don’t just list DHIS2 or Power BI; describe a specific project where you used these tools to solve a data problem or improve reporting rates.
  2. Highlight State-Level Impact: MSH values the ability to mentor local government partners. Provide examples of how you have successfully built the capacity of SMoH or SMEP staff in the past.
  3. Accuracy is a Skill: Ensure your CV is perfectly formatted. For an M&E Specialist, attention to detail is your most important professional trait.

About the Organization

Founded in 1971, Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit dedicated to closing the gap between knowledge and action. For over 40 years, we have worked in more than 150 countries to help health managers and leaders build stronger, more sustainable health systems. Our mission is to save lives and improve health by ensuring that effective health programs are implemented with excellence and reach the people who need them most.

Application Details

  • Location: Abuja, Nigeria (State-based)
  • Deadline: January 11, 2026
  • How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the MSH Workday portal.

MSH is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from diverse candidates who share our passion for global health impact.