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Data Assistants at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (Kogi & Niger)

ByMuhuddin Samaila

MSI Nigeria is a result-oriented Social Business, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services.MSI’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians by improving access and use of a range of reproductive health services.MSI is part of MSI Reproductive Choices Global Partnership which is in over 37 countries worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Assistant

Locations: Kogi and Niger
Employment Type: Contract

The Role

  • The Data Assistants will work closely with the Regional Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officers to strengthen the implementation of all M&E objectives and strategies at the regional and state levels.

Scope of Work
The Data Assistant (DA) will be required to work in the following areas:

  • Data Quality Audit: Support data audit activities at the state and facility levels, reviewing source documents and validating data. The DA is expected to support the routine data quality audits to expand the overall DQA coverage.
  • Archival and filing of Source Documents: Support the archival of source documents at the state and regional offices.
  • Support Management of Data Capturing Tools: Track issuance and use of all data collection tools (DCTs) at different levels.
  • Support Stock Consumption Reconciliation: Ensure Commodity Consumption Reconciliation for all channels is done promptly.
  • Support Capacity Building: Support training and capacity building on data collection tools for service providers and team members, and provide on-the-job mentoring and capacity building at different levels.
  • Support other relevant tasks: The DA will conduct In-reach monitoring, support performance reviews and reports, and other assigned tasks.
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Deliverables
The DA shall be expected to return a minimum of the following deliverables monthly:

  • Support data audit activities at the state and facility levels, reviewing source documents and validating data.
  • Dissemination of data review and audit findings
  • Support the archiving of source documents at the state and regional offices.
  • Track all data management tools sent to each SDP for timely dispatch and ensure zero stockout.
  • Commodity usage verification and reconciliation at the facility level
  • Support the RMEO during training of service providers in their respective states.
  • Support stock count at Regional and state offices.
  • Support training activities
  • Conduct Monitoring of In-reaches at service delivery points
  • Support monthly data review and ensure zero errors for all data reported.
  • Support monthly and other routine reports.
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Duration of Work

  • The DA shall be engaged for a period of 13 working days in a month, based on the monthly approved work plan.The DA shall resume daily at 08:00 AM and close at 05:30 PM.
  • The DA must be based in and be willing to travel to communities in Kaba or Lokoja LGA in Kogi State and Suleja, Tunga axis in Niger State,to support MSI’swork.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • The DA shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science, or any other relevant field, with a minimum of one year of experience working on health information systems for either government or non-governmental organizations.
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ODK/Kobo Collect & DHIS 2 will be an advantage.
  • Good written and communication skills.
  • An active team player with the ability to work with a diverse team.
  • Must have a good understanding of the terrain and the local language of the communities.

Application Closing Date
7th March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Go to Data Assistants at MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (Kogi & Niger) to apply

Note

  • Choose the location of the job as indicated on the form
  • There are no relocation allowances available for this position.
  • This role is open until filled, and we will be conducting Interviews on a rolling basis even while the advertisement is still active.
  • MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, marital status, or disability.
  • MSI Nigeria is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and operates a zero tolerance approach to abuse, exploitation, and harassment on any kind.
  • Children by Choice, not Chance.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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