JHPIEGO IS HIRING: MONITORING & EVALUATION ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)

Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is inviting applications for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant to support ongoing health programmes in Kebbi State, Nigeria. This role offers a valuable opportunity for professionals passionate about data-driven decision-making and strengthening health systems.

About the Role
The M&E Assistant will support the UNICEF RMNCAH Quality of Care (QoC) Project, focusing on strategic information (SI), data management, and research implementation. The role involves working closely with the State Ministry of Health and health facility teams to improve data quality, reporting, and utilization for informed health programming.

You will collaborate with the Senior Strategic Information Adviser (SIA), Nutrition Officers, Immunization Advisors, and other technical teams to support maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), nutrition, and routine immunization data systems.

Key Responsibilities

Support implementation of all M&E and data-related project activities
Conduct routine data quality assessments and provide feedback for improvement
Assist in data collection, collation, validation, and reporting across supported sites
Ensure timely reporting and data uploads on DHIS2 platforms
Build capacity of healthcare workers and M&E officers on data management and use
Support development of data visualization tools and reporting dashboards
Contribute to program evaluations, reporting, and documentation of lessons learned
Strengthen data use for decision-making through analysis and triangulation of multiple data sources
Assist in preparing Performance Monitoring Plans (PMPs) and other M&E deliverables

Who Should Apply
Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Medical Sciences, Demography, Statistics, or a related field in the social sciences. Applicants must have at least four (4) years of post-NYSC experience in health-related strategic information systems, preferably within MNCH programmes.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong proficiency in data analysis tools such as MS Excel, SPSS, SAS, Epi Info, or MS Access
Experience with DHIS2 and electronic health information systems
High attention to detail in data management and reporting
Proven ability to train and build capacity of health workers and stakeholders
Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented, multicultural environment
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable

Why Join Jhpiego?
This role provides a platform to contribute to impactful health interventions, strengthen data systems, and support evidence-based decision-making at both state and national levels. You will gain hands-on experience working with global health experts while supporting critical maternal and child health programmes.

Location: Kebbi State, Nigeria
Experience Required: Minimum of 4 years

If you are passionate about leveraging data to improve health outcomes and building resilient health systems, this opportunity is for you.

Apply now through the link above and take the next step in your global health career.

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