JOB OPPORTUNITY
MSI Nigeria is a result-oriented social enterprise, which uses modern management and marketing techniques to provide reproductive health care and allied services. MSI Nigeria’s goal is to meet the needs of underserved Nigerians and dramatically improve access and use of a range of reproductive health services.Buy vitamins and supplements
MSI Nigeria is part of Marie Stopes International’s Global Partnership which is in over 37 countries worldwide and it operates in Nigeria through six service delivery channels.
POSITION: DATA ASSISTANT
LOCATION: BENUE, KOGI, NASARAWA, NIGER, PLATEAU, ADAMAWA, BAUCHI, BORNO, GOMBE, TARABA, JIGAWA, KADUNA, KANO, KATSINA, SOKOTO, ZAMFARA, KEBBI, ABIA, EBONYI, ENUGU, AKWA IBOM, CROSS RIVERS, IMO, EDO, BAYELSA, DELTA, ONDO, RIVERS, OSUN, OYO, EKITI, KWARA
(SPECIFY THE POSITION & THE LOCATION OF INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR APPLICATION, IF YOU WANT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED)
OBJECTIVES:
To improve data quality across all levels, MSIN will engage the services of part-time Data Assistants (DA) at our regional and state offices to further drive our goal of reporting 100% quality and verifiable data (see annex for the required number of data assistants). The data assistants will work closely with the Regional Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officers to strengthen the implementation of all M&E objectives and strategies at the regional and state levels.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The DA will be required to work in the following areas:
Data Quality Audit: Support data audit activities at the state and facility levels, reviewing source documents and validating data. The DA is expected to support the routine data quality audits, to expand the overall DQA coverage.
Archival and filing of Source Documents: Support the archival of source documents at the state and regional offices.
Support Management of Data Capturing Tools: Track issuance and use of all data collection tools (DCTs) at different levels.
Support Stock Consumption Reconciliation: Ensure Commodity Consumption Reconciliation for all channels is done promptly.
Support Capacity Building: Support training and capacity building on data collection tools for service providers and team members and provide on-the-job mentoring and capacity building at different levels.
Support other relevant tasks: The DA will conduct In-reach monitoring, support performance reviews and reports, and other assigned tasks.
Deliverables
The DA shall be expected to return a minimum of the following deliverables monthly:
• Support data audit activities at the state and facility levels, reviewing source documents and validating data.
• Dissemination of data review and audit findings
• Support the archival of source documents at the state and regional offices.
• Track all data management tools sent to each SDP for timely dispatch and ensure zero stock out.
• Commodity usage verification and reconciliation at facility level
• Support the RMEO during training of service providers in their respective states.
• Support stock count at Regional and state offices.
• Support training activities
• Conduct Monitoring of In-reaches at service delivery points
• Support monthly data review and ensure zero errors for all data reported.
• Support monthly and other routine reports.
Duration of Work
• The DA shall be engaged for a period of 13 working days in a month based on monthly approved work plan
• The DA shall resume daily at 08:00 AM and close at 05:30 PM
Reporting
• The DA will work under the supervision of the Regional Research Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION
The DA shall possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Statistics, Computer Science, or any other relevant field, with a minimum of one year of experience working on health information systems for either government or non-governmental organizations.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, ODK/Kobo Collect & DHIS 2 will be an advantage.
Good written and communication skills.
An active team player, with the ability to work with a diverse team.
Must have a good understanding of the terrain and the local language of the communities.Buy vitamins and supplements
Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive resume and a brief cover letter through our online.
Applications must be submitted no later than December 31, 2024. To be considered for the position, please ensure you specify the Position and Location in your application. Note that applications submitted via email or not following the stated instructions will not be considered.
Kindly note that this role is open until filled and we will be conducting Interviews on a rolling basis even while advertisement is still active.
MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
MSI Nigeria is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone we serve, particularly vulnerable adults, children, and young people.
Link to apply: https://careers.msichoices.org.ng/search