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 in Kano, Nigeria (full time, requisition R5212).
Objective: The M&E Officer will 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 the 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 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.
- Perform any other tasks assigned.
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a closely related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
- A post-graduate degree in Medical Statistics, Epidemiology or a related discipline is an added advantage.
- Deep understanding 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 other data software such as mapping software is an advantage.
- Demonstrated experience 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, flexibility and openness to extra working hours if necessary.
- Very good negotiation and communication skills.
Closing date: 2026-10-24
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the MSH Workday careers portal: https://msh.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Nigeria-Kano/M---E-Officer_R5212/apply