MERL Officer

Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With an operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on the communities where we work.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title:MERL Officer

Location:Kano
Division / Department: Technical
Reporting:MERL Advisor
Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The MERL Officer will provide support in implementing MERL activities on the project by supporting data collection, analysis, visualization & reporting, and the development of MERL systems and tools to meet project objectives and donor requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of data collection tools and methodologies.
• Conduct regular data collection from project sites, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project databases and records.
• Support the analysis of MERL data and the preparation of reports.
• Support the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Conduct field visits to monitor the implementation of project activities and collect data.
• Ensure data quality through regular data validation and verification processes.
• Assist in the analysis of monitoring data to track progress against project indicators and objectives.
• Prepare timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements and standards.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform future project activities and reporting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Assist in the preparation of donor reports, ensuring they meet donor requirements and standards.
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories to inform future project activities and reporting.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Degree in Public Health, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
• Proven experience working on donor-funded projects or in NGO settings.
• In-depth understanding of primary health care (PHC) settings and the Kano health landscape will be an added advantage

Desired Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, proficient in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
• Expertise with Data visualization software (Power B.I)
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience in data management, including data entry, validation, and analysis.
• Familiarity with the health landscape in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State, is an advantage.
• Commitment to promoting gender equality, equity, and social inclusion in MERL activities.

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2024.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter (no more than a page) and an updated CV in one document to:[email protected]using the job title as the subject of the mail.