Targeted States High Impact Project (TSHIP) increases the use of health services and strengthens health systems to be more responsive to the basic health needs of households in the Northern Nigerian states of Bauchi and Sokoto.
Launched in 2009, the five-year project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and focuses on high impact and integrated maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, and reproductive health interventions.
TSHIP is firmly committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair employment practices, both of which are integral parts of the project's recruitment and employment policies.
When there is a vacancy, TSHIP recruits by placing a job announcement in widely-distributed publications. Each announcement includes a description of the position, the qualifications required, the procedure for applying, and other pertinent information. Copies of announcements are also available in this section of the TSHIP website. What follows is general information about the types of employment opportunities currently available at TSHIP.
- Local Government Authority Health (LGA) Coordinator
- Account Assistance (1 position)
- Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (1 position)
Method of Application
For more information on these job vacancies and to apply, click the following link
http://www.tshipnigeria.org/index.php/current-vacancies
Application Deadline: 4th July 2012
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JOB POSITION: SNR. MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M & E) ADVISOR
JOB DESCRIPTION: THE CHOSEN CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Implementing M&E system for all project activities
Identifying and developing data sources as well as developing and maintaining systems for data collection and maintenance/storage
In coordination with the COP and U.S. office team, preparing and updating the performance monitoring plan (PMP), as well as quarterly and annual reports and other project documents;
Working in close collaboration with Nigeria and U.S. based staff to design and implement rigorous impact evaluations, including the development of instruments and sampling plans
Training and mentoring staff in monitoring and evaluation methods
Overseeing the collection, analysis and reporting of ongoing M&E data according to the project M&E plan
Design and ensure the implementation of an internal Data Quality Assessment (DQA) system for the project
Ensuring the timely submission of all M&E reports as specified by the client
Overseeing and coordination data collection for impact evaluations and
Presenting results of program achievements and outputs in written reports and at conferences and meetings
QUALIFICATION:
Master’s Degree (minimum), or Ph.D. or MD(desirable) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or other relevant field
8 or more years of relevant professional experience in public health, including significant experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs, Experience in monitoring reproductive health and family planning programs is highly desirable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment
Ability to anticipate and solve problems
Ability to independently plan execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy
Experience with USAID is desirable
Experience in conducting randomized impact evaluations is desirable
Excellent writing, computer, management, and organizational skills, experience with stat or spss highly desirable
How to apply
To apply please put the name of the position in the subject line and attach a cover letter and resume/CV and email to shopsnigeriajobs@abtassoc.com within two weeks.
Application closes July 2, 2012.
