Management Information System (MIS) Officer at the Society for Family Health (SFH) – 2 Openings Full Time

Job Title: Management Information System (MIS) Officer

Job ID.: sfh-74379
Locations: Gombe & Kwara
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Programs

About the Grant Cycle 7 (GC7) Project

• The GC7 project will be implemented in Gombe and Kwara state with the goal of providing end-to-end HIV comprehensive services in the 2 states through client centered facility-community based approaches.
• In line with Global Fund (GF) strategy of working with and serving the health needs of people and communities to end AIDS, TB and Malaria, SFH will utilize the programme essentials for GC7 which include HIV primary prevention, HIV testing and Diagnosis, elimination of vertical transmission, HIV treatment and care, TB/HIV, Differentiated service delivery, and Gender and Human rights.

Job Profile

• The M&E Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of GC7 in the state of implementation.
• This role involves the development and execution of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks, data collection, analysis, and reporting to track progress, measure impact, and support evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• The MIS Officer will be responsible for ensuring the prompt entry of data into the appropriate platforms, ensuring real-time availability of data for reporting purposes to meet donor requirements of the GC7.
• They will oversee a team of Data Entry Clerks (DECs) to ensure that all data is up-to-date and meets reporting timelines.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:

• Data entry into the EMR
• Ensuring the quality of data on all databases.
• Taking full responsibility for the quality of generated data and ensuring that the database meets program needs through updates, cleaning, and data management.
• Supporting the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer in their work within the state.
• Ensuring all registers and databases are up to date.
• Providing leadership and supervision to the DECs.

Qualifications / Experience

• Must possess a relevant Degree / HND from a recognized institution.
• 1 – 2 years post NYSC experience in health sector information management preferably in HIV data management duties.
• Should also have one (1) year experience in HIV Monitoring and Evaluation.
• A minimum of one (1) year working experience with database tools is an added advantage.

Skills and competencies:

• Proficient in using electronic databases.
• Good analytical, presentation and reporting skills.
• Strong computer skills particularly in excel spreadsheets, database, and statistical applications.
• Competence in the use of DHIS2 (Data entry, pivot table and analytics)
• Conversant with the use of electronic medical record (LAMIS)
• Good report writing skills.
• Good mentoring and supervision skills.
• Ability to think out of the box in solving programmatic bottle necks.
• Ability to work independently, and in team.
• Knowledgeable in commodities management and reporting
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits
The compensation package for this position is very attractive and designed to attract, motivate and retain talented candidates.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2023.

Note

• We thank prospective applicants for their interest in working with SFH, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• SFH is an equal opportunity employer.