Project Officer - MEAL

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Statistics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Health Sciences, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
  
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in data management, immunization, disease surveillance, or public health program management.
  
• Demonstrated expertise in RI, SIAs, supportive supervision, and disease surveillance systems.
  
• Experience implementing zero-dose reduction strategies and IEV approaches.
  
• Strong familiarity with government health systems and working with development partners.
  

• Work closely with partners to ensure all program and related reports are collated, reviewed and are of high-quality for submission to the State Team Lead on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  
• Develop and implement M&E frameworks for routine immunization and polio programs in Kebbi state.
  
• Support data collection, entry, validation, and analysis using appropriate tools and software (DHIS2, COMMCARE, ODK, Kobo Toolbox, etc.).
  
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of immunization and surveillance data to stakeholders.
  
• Conduct data verification and validation exercises to ensure data quality.
  
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for routine immunization and polio eradication campaigns.
  
• Conduct supportive supervision and field visits to monitor program implementation.
  
• Develop data visualization tools, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making.
  
• Provide technical assistance for the use of monitoring tools by field staff.
  
• Analyze immunization and disease surveillance data to identify trends and gaps.
  
• Prepare MEAL reports, dashboards, and presentations for program management and donors.