Career Opportunity For Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer
MANAGEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH (MSH)
Career Opportunity: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Position Details
Job Requisition ID: R5168
Location: Katsina & Niger State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: September 27, 2026
Job Overview
The M&E Officer will lead data quality management efforts across state, LGA, and community levels. This role focuses on data collection, quality validation, analysis, and reporting while empowering health facilities and local government teams to enhance data management infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
M&E Implementation: Assist the M&E Manager with end-to-end data collection, validation, and reporting tasks.
Capacity Building: Train LGA and health facility M&E officers to strengthen local data quality systems.
Validation & DQA: Participate in monthly LGA data validation meetings and execute routine and quarterly Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) across primary and secondary facilities.
Issue Resolution: Analyze monthly health facility records, document errors, and establish structured follow-up action plans for swift remediation.
Reporting & Strategy: Collaborate with the MERL Manager to collate, analyze, and present programmatic data during key review sessions.
Representation: Serve as a project representative in technical forums, including M&E Subcommittee meetings.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Postgraduate qualification in Medical Statistics or Epidemiology is an added advantage.
Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience managing health/programme data.
Technical Competencies
Systems & Tools: Expert-level knowledge of DHIS2, Microsoft Excel, and data validation tools.
Statistical Analysis: Proficiency in Stata (preferred), SPSS, or R. Experience with mapping software is a plus.
Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of Nigerian health system dynamics and M&E frameworks.
Soft Skills
Advanced report writing and data presentation abilities.
Exceptional command of spoken and written English.
Strong negotiation, communication, and multi-stakeholder collaboration skills.
Proven ability to perform under tight deadlines with dynamic schedules.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the MSH Online Recruitment Portal.
To explore this position or other open roles across Nigeria, visit the official MSH Job Opportunities page before September 27, 2026.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity and fair employment practices.
