- Company: Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI)
- Location: Ekiti
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI) is Nigeria’s first dedicated institution focused on newborn health research, simulation-based clinical training, and evidence-driven policy engagement. We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to lead our systems for measuring programme performance, assuring data quality, and using evidence to improve maternal and newborn health activities.
The MEL Manager will develop practical monitoring approaches across CeNHRI’s projects, ensure that programme data are reliable and timely, and help teams understand what the data show and what action is needed. This role involves providing technical guidance to staff responsible for data at state and facility level, working closely with programme and research teams, and coordinating with the Programme Management Office (PMO) on shared reporting requirements.
Responsibilities
- MEL Planning and Systems: Develop and maintain MEL plans, define indicators, and create practical reporting tools, databases, and dashboards for facility and state teams.
- Routine Monitoring and Data Quality: Oversee timely data collection, provide technical guidance to coordinators, review data for completeness, and implement risk-based data quality checks.
- Analysis and Performance Reporting: Analyze routine data to assess progress, prepare clear dashboards and performance summaries, and coordinate MEL components of routine reports.
- Learning and Programme Improvement: Facilitate performance reviews, help teams identify practical actions based on findings, and document lessons and adaptations over time.
- Evaluation and Partner Coordination: Contribute to evaluation plans, coordinate data inputs for external evaluations, and support follow-up on agreed recommendations.
- Capacity Strengthening: Train and mentor state coordinators and facility focal persons on reporting tools, indicator definitions, and data quality procedures.
Requirements
- Education: A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Informatics, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field. Additional training in data management, evaluation, or maternal and newborn health is an advantage.
- Experience: At least six years of relevant experience in MEL or health programme data management, including responsibility for designing and managing MEL systems. Demonstrated experience with routine health facility data, indicator development, and data quality assessments.
- Skills: Strong understanding of indicator design, routine monitoring, and evaluation methods. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in at least one statistical or data analysis tool. Ability to develop clear dashboards and concise analytical reports.
- Competencies: Excellent organization, technical writing, facilitation, and mentoring skills. Sound judgment concerning data confidentiality and quality limitations.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below.
