M&E Officer –  (Yobe)

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In the field of global health, data is more than just numbers—it is the evidence that drives life-saving interventions. Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking a meticulous and analytical Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to join our team in Yobe State. In this role, you will be the guardian of data integrity, ensuring that every health outcome is accurately captured and every insight is leveraged to build a stronger, more resilient health system in Northern Nigeria.

Job Summary

The M&E Officer is responsible for the technical oversight of data quality management across state, LGA, and community levels. Your primary goal is to ensure that health facility data is collected, validated, and analyzed with absolute precision. You will serve as a bridge between frontline health activities and high-level reporting, providing the evidence-based foundation required for MSH to close the gap between knowledge and action.

Key Responsibilities

Data Quality Assurance & Validation

  • Execute rigorous data quality checks and reporting protocols to ensure the accuracy of project datasets at the source.
  • Lead monthly LGA-level data validation meetings, providing technical guidance to ensure consensus and accuracy across health facilities.
  • Conduct routine and quarterly Data Quality Assessments (DQA) at primary and secondary health facilities in collaboration with LGA M&E officers.
  • Review facility-level data monthly to identify, document, and resolve quality issues prior to formal reporting.

Technical Capacity Building

  • Mentor and train LGA and health facility M&E officers in modern data management standards and validation techniques.
  • Develop and track follow-up action plans to ensure all identified data quality issues are resolved by the end of each reporting period.
  • Empower local health managers to utilize data for facility-level decision-making and quality improvement.

Analysis & Strategic Representation

  • Support the MERL Manager in collating, analyzing, and presenting performance data during strategic project review meetings.
  • Represent the organization in technical forums, including state M&E sub-committee meetings and partner workshops.
  • Contribute to the documentation of lessons learned and success stories to inform program strategy and donor reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Academic Credentials: A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field. A postgraduate degree in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology is highly desirable.
  • Professional Experience: A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in M&E within the NGO sector or donor-funded health programs.
  • Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in DHIS2 and Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
  • Statistical Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata (alternatively SPSS or R).
  • Sector Knowledge: Deep understanding of Nigeria’s National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) and the specific dynamics of health data management in Northern Nigeria.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional report-writing abilities, strong negotiation skills, and the capacity to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Operational Drive: Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and travel to various LGAs across Yobe State.

Why This Role is Important

In Yobe, MSH works to strengthen health systems in an environment that requires both technical precision and operational resilience. As an M&E Officer, your oversight ensures that project resources are used effectively and that the health impact on the community is visible, measurable, and sustainable.

Benefits of Applying

  • Systems-Level Impact: Move beyond data entry to influence how health systems in Yobe are monitored and improved.
  • Technical Advancement: Refine your skills in advanced data analytics and large-scale DHIS2 management with a global leader.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values evidence, transparency, and the empowerment of local health partners.
  • Purpose-Driven Career: Know that your work directly supports the improvement of health services for millions in Northern Nigeria.

Position Details

  • Location: Yobe State, Nigeria
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

About the Organization

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that has spent over 40 years helping leaders and communities build stronger health systems. Since 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries to close the gap between public health knowledge and action. Our mission is to save lives and improve health by ensuring that local leaders have the tools and data they need to build resilient systems.

Method of Application

Qualified candidates are invited to apply through the MSH Workday portal: Apply via the MSH Career Portal

Tips for Applicants

  1. Highlight Your Software Proficiency: MSH values technical rigor. Be specific about your experience level with Stata and DHIS2 in your CV.
  2. Focus on DQA Experience: Don’t just list “monitoring” as a skill; describe a specific time you identified a data discrepancy during a DQA and how you worked with a facility to fix it.
  3. Showcase Northern Context: If you have experience navigating the specific challenges of data collection in Northern Nigeria, ensure this is a highlight of your application.