Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Monitoring & Evaluation & Research Officer
to join our team in Bauchi, Nigeria.
Job Summary
The Research/M&E (RME) Officer will support the technical design for operations of the SMC-VAS
co-implementation using the SMC platform, including the research aspects of the project. S/he will support
the Project Manager and work with the M&E Specialists in the supported state during the implementation,
data management, reporting, and dissemination of project key outcomes while ensuring standards and quality
in project activities. The position holder will contribute to the evidence base and support the production
of reports to the donor, peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conferences, and meeting presentations.
The RME Officer will work with the SMC M&E Specialists in the state and stakeholders in Bauchi,
especially the State Ministries of Health and LGA Departments of Health/PHC,
to manage the add-on data and research components of VAS to the SMC rollout and implementation.
S/he will report to the Project Manager (SMC-VAS project).
Responsibilities
Plan and implement M&E activities in the approved work plan under the guidance of the Project Manager.
Work with Malaria Consortium country office technical team and Bauchi state M&E Specialists to update forms used for the Sokoto and Bauchi pilots on SMC-VAS co-implementation.
Support the digitization of the SMC-VAS co-implementation exercise in Bauchi state.
Plan regular data quality assessments and ensure completeness, consistency, and validity of distribution data.
Ensure the timely submission of high-quality programmatic progress updates and validation at the end of each co-implemented cycle.
Work with the Supply Chain Officer, Cluster Supervisors, and Field Officers to document activities and ensure proper archiving.
Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building for state and LGA level implementers.
Participate in project assessments, evaluations, and survey protocol development.
Document lessons learned on SPAQ-VAS distribution.
Represent Malaria Consortium at professional meetings and conferences.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Statistics, Public Health, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in a research role.
Experience in operational research and designing qualitative/quantitative data collection tools.
Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
Previous public health sector experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
Familiarity with Health Management Information Systems (HMIS), including DHIS2.
At least one publication in an international peer-reviewed journal.
Desirable
Knowledge in communicable disease control, particularly malaria.
Experience providing M&E technical support for mass campaigns (e.g., SMC or ITN distribution).
Experience working with government and non-government partners.
Work-Based Skills
Essential
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including with Ministries of Health.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA, R, CSPro, Power BI, Atlas ti, NVIVO, and GIS mapping.
Results-oriented mindset and ability to synthesize data effectively.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
Willingness to travel to SMC-supported states for research and data collection activities.
Excellent command of English with strong writing and communication skills.
This role is conditional upon Malaria Consortium securing funding for this position.
We will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis, and the role may be filled before the closing date.
Early applications are encouraged.
About Malaria Consortium
Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations
specializing in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases
among vulnerable populations.
Our Mission
Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programs
that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.