Job ID: 315216

M & E Officer

Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

Location: Niger State, Nigeria

Apply by: 27 Sep 2026

Relevant Sectors

Health, Doctors, Nurses, HIV/AIDS

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a global health nonprofit that makes foundational changes to health systems to protect people from diseases and improve their health. MSH is seeking an M & E Officer based in Niger State, Nigeria (full time). The objective of the 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 health facilities at the end of each reporting month.
- Where relevant, work with the MERL Manager to ensure data are collated, analyzed and presented at review meetings.
- Represent the programme in technical fora, such as M&E Sub-committee meetings.

Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
- A post-graduate degree in Medical Statistics and Epidemiology or a related 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 DHIS2.
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel and at least one statistical software package, preferably Stata, alternatively SPSS or R; knowledge of mapping software an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience in managing program data, with a record of achieving programme objectives.
- Deep understanding of health systems' dynamics and challenges in data management.
- Excellent spoken and written English and report writing skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexible and open to extra working hours if necessary.
- Very good negotiation and communication skills.

Closing date: 2026-09-27

HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the MSH Workday careers portal: https://msh.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Nigeria-Niger-State/M---E-Officer_R5168-1/apply