Location: Abuja (FCT), Kogi
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-time
Sector: Public Health / Malaria Programming
Application Closing Date: 4th May, 2026 (Rolling Basis)
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a data-driven and highly analytical State Campaign M&E Officer to serve as the focal point for all Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) activities. This role is central to the success of the ITN Campaign and PF-SMC projects, ensuring that high-quality data is available for timely programmatic decision-making. You will strengthen the Health Management Information System (HMIS) through rigorous data validation, quality assurance (DQA), and supportive supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Technical M&E & Data Management (50%)
- Focal Point: Lead all monitoring and evaluation work for the state, ensuring data accuracy and timely reporting.
- Database Management: Adapt and maintain high-quality project databases in line with regional standards (DHIS2, Excel, etc.).
- Quality Assurance: Conduct Data Quality Audits (DQA) and sentinel site monitoring before, during, and after mass drug administration rounds.
- Performance Reporting: Routinely monitor project performance against targets and prepare briefings, summaries, and technical papers for stakeholders.
2. Knowledge Management & Learning (20%)
- Reflection Sessions: Support learning-to-action events to systematically analyze data for programmatic improvement.
- Documentation: Gather and share best practices, developing learning briefs and project bulletins for the country office and government partners.
3. Accountability & Program Management (20%)
- Beneficiary Feedback: Implement and manage feedback channels to incorporate community preferences into program design.
- Supervision: Conduct regular monitoring visits to supported health facilities, closing identified gaps through detailed action plans.
4. Representation (10%)
- Liaison: Coordinate with technical counterparts in the State Ministry of Health and participate in quarterly Principal Recipient and Sub-recipient review meetings.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Degree: University degree in Statistics, Demography, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in M&E, preferably within community-based health interventions.
- Technical Savvy: Proven experience managing HMIS and CLMS is highly desirable.
- Research Skills: Demonstrated experience in survey design, implementation, and quantitative data analysis.
Essential Skills
- Software: Advanced proficiency in DHIS2, Excel, and statistical packages such as STATA, SPSS, or Epi Info.
- Communication: Excellent writing and presentation skills in English; ability to interpret strategic visions into operational models.
- Personal Attributes: Attentive to detail, highly organized, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should apply via the online portal below:
Note: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; early submission is advised as the role may be filled before the closing date.
Success Blueprint: State Campaign M&E Officer
The State Campaign M&E Officer is the “Data Architect” of the malaria intervention. To secure this role, you must demonstrate that you can bridge the gap between field-level data and high-level strategic analysis.
1. Highlight “Quantitative Mastery”
This role requires a degree in a quantitative discipline and 5 years of experience.
- The Task: You must manage data collection before, during, and after mass drug administrations.
- Strategy: On your CV, don’t just say you “know” Excel. Specify your ability to use STATA, SPSS, or Epi Info for complex data analysis. Highlight your experience with DHIS2, as this is the industry standard for Nigerian public health systems.
2. Focus on “Data Quality Assurance” (DQA)
A primary responsibility is ensuring data integrity for “Principal Recipients.”
- The Challenge: Field data can often be messy or incomplete.
- Pro-Tip: Mention specific times you conducted DQA visits or implemented Data Validation protocols that identified and corrected errors. Show the hiring manager that you are a “rigorous gatekeeper” for quality data.
3. The “Accountability” Factor
The role places 10% weight on Beneficiary Accountability.
- The Deliverable: Feedback and response channels.
- Action: Highlight any experience you have in SMC (Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention) or ITN (Insecticide-Treated Net) campaigns where you integrated community feedback into the project design. Showing that you value “the community’s voice” is a key indicator of your professional maturity.
4. Knowledge Management (KM)
20% of your time will be spent on “Knowledge Management and Learning.”
- Success Factor: You aren’t just a data enterer; you are a storyteller. Discuss your ability to produce Learning Briefs and Project Bulletins. If you have ever participated in an “Operational Research” project, make sure it is prominent in your application.
5. Final Application Checklist
- [ ] Quantitative Discipline: Does your degree (Statistics/Math/Demography) match the requirement?
- [ ] Technical Keywords: Include “DHIS2,” “SMC,” “Sentinel Site Monitoring,” “HMIS,” and “Quantitative Analysis.”
- [ ] Safeguarding Alignment: As this role works with beneficiaries, mention your commitment to Safeguarding and child safety in your cover letter.
- [ ] Rolling Basis: Because they are reviewing applications daily, apply immediately. A “temporary” role often requires a very fast start date.
You provide the evidence that saves lives. Apply with precision.