Zonal Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - NOC

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

The objective of the post is to coordinate WHO data management and related M&E activities at zonal level and provide evidence driven information for actions aimed at supporting the zone/states to (a) ensure availability of quality, timely, and complete information that guides the program (b) monitor achievement of recommended performance indicators for Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs) as well as other diseases of public health priority as highlighted in Nigeria's Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) strategy. c) provide evidences through the timely utilization of different data available and guide the program, d) support the implementation of accountability framework at zonal and state level.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent is expected to support the zone and states data management, Monitoring and evaluation activities in the following specific tasks:

  1. Establish, maintain and up-date databases pertaining to each programmatic area in WHO
  2. Perform data harmonization, validation and cleaning on all data received before forwarding to national level.
  3. Provide regular feedback on data quality, timeliness and completeness to states for action.
  4. Track and obtain missing or incomplete data/reports and provide feedback to relevant levels.
  5. Follow up with states in the zone to acquired complete and timely data.
  6. Produce monthly and quarterly analysis update from data to enhance decision making at zonal and state level
  7. Support the zone with data presentation, analysis and interpretation.
  8. Create and secure back-up copies of data in the zone.
  9. Provide technical data management support to the zone and states during campaigns.
  10. Conduct data management training to build the capacity of WHO and government officers

Perform other activities as required by WHO Representative

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field with additional data management training

Desirable: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Monitoring & Evaluation or data management related field with additional data management training.

Experience

Essential:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in health related data management.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis and use of health information for program planning and management.
  • Experience in database development and use.
  • Working knowledge of statistical application programs (EPI INFO, SPSS, STATA etc.) and mapping programs (HealthMapper, ArcGIS, MapInfo etc)

Desirable:

Prior working experience with international nongovernmental organization (INGOs), WHO/UN, health clusters partners, recognized humanitarian organizations.

Skills

  • Basic knowledge of ICT, programming, mobile and web - based data technology
  • Ability to acquire sound knowledge of WHO rules, regulations and procedures. Demonstrated abilities for team-work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good relations with people at various levels and of different background.

WHO Competencies

  1. Communicates in a credible and effective way
  2. Fostering integration and teamwork
  3. Producing results
  4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: who.int