Community Cascade Monitor at the Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN)

The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) is a Christian Health and Development Organization working in partnerstiip with the Federal Ministry of Health and with the State Ministries of Health in 10 states (Akwa lbom, Kogi, Kwara, Niger, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kebbi Benue, Katsina Nasarawa and the FCT- Abuja) towards the eradication leprosy and the care/restoration of persons and communities affected by leprosy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Cascade Monitor

Location: Niger
Job type: Contract
Department: Programmes and Operations

Job Summary

• The State Community TB/HIV Cascade Monitors will coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation and contribute strategically to the success and impact of the overall Global Fund GC7 Project. 
• He/she will ensure that all community TB/HIV integrated services in the GC7 grants are carried out and all targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the TB/HIV day-to-day activities of the project at the community in the LGA.
• Provide regular technical support and supervision to field personnel, including CBOs, CTHWs, sample movers and mentor mothers providing services
• Support spoke facilities & mentor mothers to ensure effective HIV testing of pregnant women in the community & linkages
• Ensure all presumptive/TB cases/PPW identified from the community are properly documented in the facility presumptive/TB/PMTCT spoke registers and source of referral correctly indicated with the right codes.
• Participates in meetings with State technical Officers, SMCs, Cluster coordinators, LCs, and SOs.
• Assist in community data collection, collation, validation, and reporting into the CommTB app; Submit monthly/quarterly community progress reports to STO/M&E.
• Support the State Technical Officer and the PPM cluster coordinator

Qualifications and Skills
Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Demographics, Public Policy, International Development, Economics, Public Health or a related field. 
• A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s plus an advanced certificate in M&E will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities in public health projects.
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports.
• Experience in digital/mobile data collection tools.
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software such as MS Excel, Stata, and SPSS for project implementation.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans.

Desirable:

• Ability to think strategically and align M&E activities with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
• Proficient project management skills to oversee M&E activities within the program.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey M&E findings and recommendations to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, and partner organizations.
• Commitment to achieving measurable results and using M&E findings for program improvement and decision-making.
• Ability to adapt to changing program requirements, priorities, and external environments
• Experience in the Implementation of a Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.
• Must be resident in Niger State

Knowledge:
Essential:

• Knowledgeable in TB/HIV and understanding of various technicalities in implementing TB/HIV-related grants in both private facilities and the community.
• Proven work experience as a Technical Assistant or Officer in a health-based NGO or similar roleFamiliar with and resident in the project state.
• Experience in working with local communities including conducting health awareness in community settings
• Understand teamwork and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Good writing and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages at least MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint, ODK, and MATS App.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Proven success in designing, implementing and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in the Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grants is an added advantage.

Personal Qualities:
Essential:

• Committed Christian with good Christian testimony.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Honest and dedicated.
• Problem solver.
• S/He must be Flexible

Desirable:

• Friendly and having the ability to work in a team, being able to inspire the team spirit in others.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Cover Letter and CV in single file, saved with their name and job title in MS Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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