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M&E Officer - Plateau
M&E Officer - PlateauManagement Sciences For Health • Plateau, Nigeria
M&E Officer - Plateau

M&E Officer - Plateau

Management Sciences For Health • Plateau, Nigeria
17 days ago
Job description

Job title : M&E Officer - Plateau

Job Location : Plateau

Deadline : January 31, 2026

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Overview

  • The objective of the M&E Officer position is to support data quality management, including data collection, quality checks, and reporting at the state, LGA and community levels as applicable.

    • Responsibilities

  • Support the M&E Manager in the implementation of M&E activities, including data collection, data quality checks, and reporting.
  • Provide support and build capacity of LGA and health facility M&E officers in data quality management
  • Participate and provide technical support in monthly LGA data validation meetings.
  • Conduct routine data quality assessments at health facilities in conjunction with LGA M&E officers
  • Support conduct of quarterly DQA exercise in primary and secondary health facilities across the state.
  • Review health facility data monthly to identify and address data quality issues prior to reporting.
  • Document data quality issues and share with the M&E team and health facilities for necessary corrections.
  • Develop follow up action plans and ensure that all identified data quality issues are resolved by the LGA M&E officers and HFs at the end of each reporting month
  • Where relevant, work with MERL Manager to ensure data are collated, analyzed, presented at review meetings.
  • Represent the programme in technical fora, such as M&E sub-committee meetings.
  • Any other task assigned

    • Qualifications

  • B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or closely related discipline with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
  • A post-graduate degree in a related Medical Statistics and Epidemiology discipline is an added advantage.
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of M&E systems in Nigeria and / or comparable country contexts.
  • Familiarity with data validation tools
  • Excellent knowledge of use of DHIS2
  • Excellent computer skills, including in Excel and in at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata, alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of other data software an advantage, such as mapping software
  • Demonstrated experience in managing program data, with a record of achieving programme objectives
  • Deep understanding and knowledge of health systems' dynamics and challenges in data management
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Excellent report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours, if necessary.
  • Very good negotiation and communication skills and ability to express views and ideas
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