Position:

Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information (Bauchi)

Supervisor:

Associate Director, Technical Bauchi

Location:

Bauchi

Project Summary:

The Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) project is a global health initiative funded by United States Department of State (DOS) for the period of 2019–2027. The project delivers high-quality technical support at the community, health facility, district, regional and national levels, and builds relationships with relevant partners working to address integrated health programs and global health security issues. Our ability to respond quickly to program, technical and procurement needs leverages on our deep bench of country-based clinical, program, and community experts. Initially focused on achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control, EpiC was expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to support countries in preparedness, response, and health system strengthening, including oxygen systems.

In Nigeria, EpiC is supporting the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMoH/SW) to strengthen the national Oxygen Ecosystem. Our contributions include optimizing pulse oximetry, expanding access to medical oxygen through LOX infrastructure, enhancing healthcare worker capacity on oxygen data management, and supporting the development of a national Quality Assurance and Compliance (QAQC) guideline for oxygen equipment.

The project received additional Global Health Security (GHS) funding to strengthen national, regional, and local public health systems, building on broad experience and existing capabilities that align with GHS priorities and National Action Plans for Health Security (NAPHS) and US Government goals to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and strengthen health systems for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

In addition, EpiC Nigeria has recently received funding to build a more effective, resilient, and responsive primary healthcare system that can respond and address the persistent and severe public-health challenges, especially in Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent health (MNCH), Malaria, and Nutrition.

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Technical (Bauchi) , the Senior Technical Officer (STO), Strategic Information (SI), will provide technical and operational support for the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of strategic information activities under the EpiC project, with a primary focus on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), and Nutrition in Bauchi state.

The STO will support the Bauchi state Ministry of Health and State Primary Health Care Development Agency in designing and strengthening the use of data systems to assess program performance, ensure data quality and promote the systematic use of data for decision-making. This role will ensure robust quality assurance processes, translate data into actionable insights to improve program implementation for MNCH and Nutrition across the state, optimize strategic approaches, and provide timely, data-driven feedback.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of Strategic Information (SI), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and data-use activities at the state and facility levels, including routine data analysis, visualization, and dissemination to inform program improvement.
• Contributes to the development and use of monitoring tools, indicators, and data management processes, ensuring they align with national guidelines and state priorities.
• Support the rollout and implementation of project M&E plans and workplans, ensuring activities are carried out as scheduled and meet required quality standards, especially across MNCH and Nutrition indicators.
• Carry out routine granular analytical analysis of program data across LGAs, Facilities, and Communities to ensure quality assurance, strengthened reporting and efficient data use.
• Coordinate routine data quality assurance (DQA) activities, including data verification, completeness checks, basic analytics, and follow-up with facilities and implementing partners to resolve data issues.
• Support proper documentation, timely reporting, and dissemination of results and lessons learned at the state level.
• Coordinate routine data collection and reporting cycles (daily, weekly, monthly) with LGA focal persons and facility staff, helping to address reporting gaps and improve timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with the Bauchi State Primary Health Develop innovative context-specific management information system solutions that improve operationalization of the M&E systems across
• Perform other duties related to SI/M&E as assigned to support effective state-level program implementation.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Experience conducting routine data quality checks, validation exercises, and supporting basic continuous quality improvement processes, especially Data Quality Assurance.
• Familiarity with basic and advanced monitoring and evaluation approaches, including quantitative and qualitative methods used for program tracking and performance improvement.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret routine program data, identify gaps, and support corrective actions at facility and LGA levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and other tools to support routine reporting and decision-making.
• Experience supporting capacity building, including mentoring or training facility staff, LGA teams, or partners on strengthening health information systems and data use.
• Ability to work effectively within Nigeria’s diverse cultural and community contexts, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and contextual awareness in state and LGA engagement.
• Good technical writing skills, with experience preparing routine reports, summaries, presentations, and contributions to program documentation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and meet timelines.
• Cultural competence and contextual awareness, with sensitivity to cultural differences and Nigeria’s diverse sociocultural settings.
• Willingness to travel within the state, including monthly visits to LGAs, health facilities, and communities (approximately 50% of time).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• MSc/MA in Medical Sciences, Public Health or related discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience in Strategic Information/Monitoring & Evaluation systems;
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in Strategic Information or Monitoring & Evaluation within health, behavioural sciences or related fields, preferably within the U.S. Department of State or other donor-funded public health programs.
• Experience with national and state-level monitoring and evaluation systems supporting the implementation of Global Health Initiatives, especially in MNCH and Nutrition, is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of DHIS2 tracker and aggregate systems for routine reporting and program monitoring preferred.
• Prior experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and familiarity with Nigeria’s public and/or private health sector systems.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

● 40% - 50%

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