Senior Technical Officer, Strategic Information

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.
  

• 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.