M&E Assistant_Heartland Alliance International (HAI)

3 Locations; Akwa Ibom Zone B, Cross River Zone B, Lagos Zone A & C

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The position will assist the M&E Officer with the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all HAN activities
• Assist with collation and processing of monthly summary forms from the One Stop Shop (OSS) and health facilities and field staff
• Assist with data verification and entry into data base
• Assist the M and E Officer with the monthly data quality assessment, understand the recommendations for remedial action, and comply with those recommendations

Other duties as assigned Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in Medical records, Statistics or any discipline in the social sciences
• Minimum one (1) year post NYSC working experience in the implementation and management of health Strategic Information systems (HIV/AIDS programming preferred)
• Basic data management and analysis skills
• Knowledge of electronic medical records systems and deployment of database systems for patient monitoring an asset.

Preferred Skills:

High- level computer skills using MS Excel, MS Access, SPSS and/or SAS and Epi- Info Windows

Other Competencies:

• Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and complete projects in a fast-paced, changing environment with minimal supervision.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively;
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Cultural Sensitivity – Respects cultural environment in which person is working and does not act in a manner that is outwardly offensive to the local community.
• Non-discriminatory- Do not discriminate persons based on sexual orientation or gender identity, age, preferred jobs or behavioral habits

Language Skills:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in public speaking

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance

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