Director of Monitoring and Evaluation at Health Systems Consult Limited (HSCL)

Job Summary

• The Director of Monitoring and Evaluation provides leadership in all monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and research activities for HSCL.
• S/he will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework that aligns with program objectives and USAID Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of an M&E framework tailored to healthcare financing and human resources for health that aligns with USAID and project objectives.
• Conduct regular assessments and impact evaluations to measure the effectiveness of healthcare financing reforms and human resources initiatives.
• Use data and feedback from M&E activities to recommend improvements in project strategies and operations.
• Facilitate learning and knowledge sharing across project teams and stakeholders.
• Provide data-driven support and recommendations for policy development and strategic decision-making related to healthcare financing and human resource policies.
• Ensure timely reporting from partners regarding health financing activities.
• Compile and disseminate information on best practices and lessons learned in health systems strengthening management.
• Provide capacity-building activities on monitoring and evaluation specific to health systems strengthening to relevant stakeholders, including government bodies and healthcare organizations.

Requirements
Education:

• MBBS / MD or similar Degree with 7 to 9 years relevant experience with at least 5 years progressive experience in project-level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large health systems strengthening programs at the national or international level.
• MS / MA in Demography, Economics and an MPH or similar degree with 7 years of relevant experience in project-level or state/national-level Monitoring and Evaluation in large Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) programs at national or international level.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector health systems and NGOs is required.
• Sound practical knowledge of statistics and the use of statistical software.
• Proven experience in project development, planning and facilitating technical training. 
• Familiarity with the Nigerian public sector health system and NGOs required.

Desired Competencies:

• Knowledge of health and development programs in developing countries in general and Nigeria specifically.
• Sound knowledge and experience regarding M&E, statistics and quality assurance/quality improvement, and their specificities for developing countries.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in M&E, with significant experience in health sector projects, particularly in health systems strengthening organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience managing M&E for USAID-funded or other international development projects.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in capacity building and team management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to represent HSCL to donors, government officials, stakeholders, and the NGO community.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Power Bi.