Job Opening at Value Minds Software Solutions for a Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant

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Value Minds Software Solutions - We are a leading technology service provider and software development company delivering comprehensive solutions in application development, systems integration, software testing, rich internet technologies, ICT training, networking and digital marketing. Our team of qualified professionals assure you of 100% success with solutions that are tailor-made to your needs. Partner with us TODAY to envision and shape your goals. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant Location: Abuja Type of Engagement: Contract. Overview

• The objective of the M&E Specialist position is to provide technical leadership in the implementations and roll-out of DHIS2 systems for our esteemed clients in Africa, generating strategic data for program management, reporting and documentation of best practices.

Specific Responsibilities

• Spearhead the implementation of DHIS2 systems in line with PEPFAR and national reporting requirements.
• Manage the roll-out of the project M&E data quality assurance system including routine data quality audits.
• Coordinate regular data quality assessments, undertaken in a participatory manner, with other M&E staff and ensure the completeness, consistency and validity of routine data.
• Provide direct technical assistance and capacity building in the design and implementation of the DHIS2 project.
• Establish system for flow of information from service-delivery points to the DHIS2 central database and ensure timely M&E technical support to all implementing health facilities.
• Take lead in building the capacity of our clients M&E staff and relevant health/community workers in collection, summarization, analysis and presentation of M&E data.
• Participate in project assessments, evaluations and design teams.
• Perform any other task to be assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on monitoring and evaluation.
• Minimum of 3 years hand-on monitoring & evaluation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS programs in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with PEPFAR reporting systems highly desirable, particularly for HIV Counseling and Testing, prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission, ART, and OVC.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 3 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications.

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]   Application Deadline: Thursday 28th February, 2019

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