Jobs at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

About the role:

The M&E specialist will support the efficient and effective data management function under the Fleming Project Fund. They will assist in setting up and institutionalization of data management activities (including data security), review of MERL plan to ensure that required data management activities are included in the workplan, supporting sites to implement activities that will support overall data management function (as may be necessary), implement data quality assurance for data entered into the system, update/review/develop materials/tools to strengthen/implement data management, providing support to institutional and human capacity building for data management at all levels as may be necessary, develop/adapt reporting templates, manage the overall project data management systems to support reporting. This includes making input in design of data collection and data management tools, ensuring compliance to data quality standards before data collection and analysis is done, documenting lessons learned, supporting/promotion of data use and ensuring the production of reports that are timely, accurate, and comprehensive. Providing input in all data processes, including interoperability activities, data retention, etc.

This list is not exhaustive, M&E Specialist will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Specific requirements for this role would be:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Demography, Epidemiology, Social sciences, physical sciences or related field.

Experience:

• Bachelor's and 4-6 years of experience, or Master-s and 2-4 years of experience, or Doctorate and 0-2 years of  experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills
• Good experience in health data management activities
• Knowledge and experience in training and capacity building
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, data security, data visualization (maps, graphs, charts, etc) database (i.e. MS Power BI, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, Stata, R) and other statistical applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Excellent organizational skills
• Previous work with stakeholders (NCDC, FMOH MLSD, FMOH DFDS, NAFDAC, FMoEnv, Fed Min of Agric & Rural Devpt, NIMR, PCN, etc) is an added advantage

Competencies:

• Supervision:  Works independently and reports to the Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
• Decision Making: Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
• Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project and is responsible for program data generation and management.
• Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program.
• Ability to work independently.

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About the role:

The Surveillance Data Specialist will support the implementation of surveillance activities under the Fleming Project Fund. They will assist the MERL team in review of MERL surveillance workplans, surveillance plans and protocols, supporting sites to implement MERL surveillance activities (as may be necessary), monitoring implementation of surveillance workplan activities, update/review/develop materials/tools for surveillances, conduct training on surveillance, monitoring surveillance activities, review of data from other relevant sources, facilitating learning, data use, develop/adapt reporting templates for surveillance activities, collating surveillance indicators for reporting and compiling reports. This includes identifying and monitoring progress toward surveillance targets, assessing surveillance performance, collecting, and analyzing surveillance data, documenting lessons learned, and ensuring the production of surveillance reports that are timely, accurate, and comprehensive. Providing support to institutional and human capacity building for surveillance activities. Make input in plans to ensure sustainability of surveillance activities.

This list is not exhaustive, Surveillance Data Specialist will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.

Specific requirements for this role would be:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Epidemiology or related field.   

EXPERIENCE:                                           

• Bachelor's and 4-6 years of experience, or Master-s and 2-4 years of experience, or Doctorate and 0-2 years of experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills
• Good experience on surveillance activities
• Knowledge and experience in training and capacity building
• Excellent inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, data visualization (maps, graphs, charts, etc) database (i.e. MS Power BI, Tableau, SAS, SPSS, Stata, R) and other statistical applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Excellent organizational skills
• Previous work with stakeholders (NCDC, FMOH MLSD, FMOH DFDS, NAFDAC, FMoEnv, Fed Min of Agric & Rural Devpt, NIMR, PCN, etc) is an added advantage

Competencies:                                              

• Supervision:  Works independently and reports to the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
• Decision Making: Working within project strategy and policy guidelines, makes decisions with regards to work responsibilities and is accountable for them
• Responsibility over data or information: Has access to information within project and is responsible for program data generation and management.
• Responsibility over assets: Overall responsibility assigned assets in the program.
• Ability to work independently.

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About the role:

The AMR Surveillance Advisor will be responsible for supporting the development, integration, and implementation of strategies and systems relevant to the national and subnational AMR, AMS, AMU, and AMC actions, approaches, and strategies, and the overall data management for antimicrobial resistance across levels. The Advisor will develop and conduct interventions with a primary focus on optimizing, monitoring, acquiring, collating, and analyzing AMR data, systems, and tools, and integrating them into the available systems across levels.  The AMR Surveillance Advisor will work closely with the digital technology specialist, AMU/AMC Advisor, and Monitoring and Evaluation team to leverage Flemming Fund resources to enhance AMR data management. S/he will be expected to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results in applying systems thinking and relevant solutions to AMR data-related interventions. The role will ensure that AMR surveillance solutions and systems are developed, and innovations integrated into the national AMR surveillance system are built. S/He will provide technical assistance to AMRCC leaders, partners, health facilities, and other stakeholders on the conduct of AMR surveillance interventions; s/he will work for improvements and broad collaboration across stakeholders, organizations, agencies, and other entities working in this area.\

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical direction for AMR surveillance interventions and streamline existing AMR surveillance efforts in the country, providing guidance regarding efficiencies and best practices, adapted to the local country context.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize AMR surveillance.
• Conduct assessments, analyses, reviews, and audits to assess ways to continually adapt AMR surveillance strategies to address constraints and barriers and improve the AMR situation in the country.
• Collaborate with the AMRCC healthcare providers and other relevant stakeholders to support AMR surveillance actions. Provide education and training on AMR surveillance practices and principles for select healthcare system staff and stakeholders.​

This list is not exhaustive, the AMR Surveillance Advisor will be expected to carry out other duties as assigned to achieve the outcomes desired by our client and needed by the people the project aims to serve.

QUALIFICATIONS

What do you need to apply?

MSH employs people of passion, we seek those individuals who dream of a better world. We look for professionals who combine experience, local knowledge, and an understanding of international best practices.​

Specific requirements for this role would be:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, pharmacy, or health-related area with a master’s degree in public health or epidemiology.

Experience:

• Minimum of six years’ experience in using biostatistical and epidemiological methods to manage and conduct epidemiological and/or social scientific research and/or surveillance.
• Relevant experience in AMR program implementation including NAP AMR development and implementation; Global health security programs and surveillance.
• Knowledge and experience of disease surveillance and other relevant health programs
• Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial use, antimicrobial stewardship mechanisms, and epidemiology
• Experience with AMR surveillance, WHONET, AMRIS, Electronic Laboratory systems, and electronic medical information systems will be an added advantage.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets, with advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: GIS, SPSS, Epi Info, Stata, SAS, MS Excel, and MS Access.​

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong negotiation, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must understand the need for sensitivity to cultural differences and ethical issues surrounding research and surveillance.
• Must be available and to travel on demand.