Strategic Information Manager

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Strategic Information Manager

Lagos

Job Description

Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH) is one of the leading Nigerian Non-Governmental Organizations implementing programs for improving Reproductive Health and Family planning (RH/FP), Care and Treatment of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria etc.

We seek applications from qualified persons for the position of Strategic Information Manager (SIM) in an on-going USAID funded OVC project: Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award in Lagos State. The candidate will be based in Lagos with oversight functions on SI Officers and report to the Director of Strategic Information (DSI).

Specific Responsibilities

The Strategic Information Manager will provide oversight functions to the Strategic Information Officers as well as guidance on project monitoring and evaluation, reporting to the DSI, with compliance to the USAID reporting requirements. S/He will ensure that data/reports are submitted to the Program and Strategic Information Directors in a timely manner and used in generating information. This information will be used to highlight important programmatic gaps and coordinate with program management and others in addressing these gaps.

Required Experience

The candidate must be familiar with the new PEPFAR and Nigeria National OVC M&E system and tools with excellent training and networking skills. The candidate will be willing to work with little/no supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics or a health-related field is required
Seven (7) years of experience in USG-funded programs designing, establishing, and managing M&E systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data intensively, managing M&E team, working knowledge of Nigeria’s health and social service information systems and M&E processes as it relates to data collection for performance-based reporting with understanding and experience and competency in working with OVC and HIV community-led organizations
Strong data analytics; visualization and presentation skills
Excellent understanding of PEPFAR MER and GON OVC indicators
Understanding of USAID, PEPFAR and GON Strategic Information / Monitoring and Evaluation standards and practices
Previous Experience conducting State/LGA and health facility data assessments and data reviews is preferred
Experience working with CBOs and USAID funded programs

Method of Application

Applicants should complete the online form at https://bit.ly/ICHSSASIManager and send their comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in ONLY one attachment (MSWord document) explaining suitability for the job; to programs@arfh-ng.org on/or before Wednesday May 25, 2023.

Please indicate the title of post applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants are advised to provide their functional emails/mobile phone numbers on the application letter as well as three professional referees including their functional e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. Eligible female applicants are encouraged to apply. ARFH has a Child Safeguarding policy in place and is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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