We’re looking for an Evidence Learning and DDM Advisor who will be responsible for driving the evidence-based decision-making around the implementation and effective monitoring and evaluation of the Group Antenatal Care (GANC), Postnatal Care (PNC), and Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition (RMNCH+N) services for a programme awarded by Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect) and will run from February 2024 to February 2026.
Summary purpose and objective of role
The Evidence Learning and DDM Advisor will lead the design of evidence-based strategies, establishing robust measurement and evaluation systems, and fostering a learning culture to enhance the effectiveness and expansion of these crucial healthcare services.
Person specification
- An advanced degree public health, medicine, statistics, biostatistics, quantitative/qualitative data analysis, social/behavioural sciences, or other relevant medical or health discipline.
- Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in health-related projects.
- Significant experience in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for both formative and evaluative research.
- Significant experience in using data for adaptive management of programming.
- Experience and knowledge in the key technical areas of the role (Quality improvement, RMNCAH+N, DHIS etc)
- Strong experience in facilitating evidence-based planning processes to track progress on health indicators and commitments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in word processing and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Excellent facilitation, oral and written communication skills.
- Experience working with government health systems, NGOs, or international development projects.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Other information
Benefits
Options offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package specific to each country, for further information please contact HR at opportunities@options.co.uk.
Other information
- Options is dedicated to equal opportunity for all and recognises that every individual is unique. Whilst we always seek to embrace individual differences and celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we also want to ensure that every team member is suited to their role and that they are given the best opportunity to succeed*.*
- Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.
- We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
- Applicants must have the right to work in Nigeria
How to apply
- To apply, please fill in the form HERE.
- Closing date for applications is: 06 March 2024.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
- Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).