Director of Strategic Information at Society for Family Health (SFH) Full Time

Job Title: Director of Strategic Information – USAID Funded Strengthening Quality of Care Through Primary Health Care Activity & Community Health (Anticipatory Recruitment)

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Profile

• The Director of Strategic Information (DSI) will play a pivotal role in ensuring data-driven decision-making and programmatic excellence for the USAID-funded Strengthening Quality of Care through Primary Health Care Activity in Nigeria.
• Working closely with the project leadership team, you will lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of strategic information systems and processes to optimize project performance and impact.

Job Role

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of strategic information systems, including data collection tools, databases, and dashboards, to support program monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Oversee the integration and harmonization of data systems and processes across project components to ensure seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Establish and maintain robust data management processes and standards to ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation to generate actionable insights and recommendations for programmatic improvement and decision-making.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, indicators, and tools to track project progress, outcomes, and impact.
• Lead the design and execution of evaluations, assessments, and special studies to assess project effectiveness and identify lessons learned.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and mentorship to project staff and partners on strategic information systems, data management, and analysis.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning within the project team and with external stakeholders to promote evidence-based decision-making and best practices.

Qualifications / Experience

• Advanced Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic information management, monitoring and evaluation, or data analysis, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully designing, implementing, and managing strategic information systems in complex international development projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Stata, R) and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Application Closing Date
3rd May, 2024.