Senior Associate, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Quality Improvement (QI)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Associate, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Quality Improvement (QI)

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Do You Have What It Takes to Join Us

• A reliable individual who is committed, audacious, accountable, and passionate (females and HIV community members are strongly encouraged to apply) with strong core values to work with our highly experienced team at our Head and state offices.
• A reliable executor who is flexible and can hit the ground running in aiding the organization to achieve its goals as it aligns with saving lives, making life more meaningful and productive for all Nigerians, and especially for the most vulnerable.

BackGround

• In line with the project’s design and objectives, and to address the identified gaps above, the project is implementing a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach, which will be supported by strong technical leadership in M&E systems strengthening.
• The IMPAACT4HIV (I4HIV) Project, funded by UNITAID/AURUM Institute, supports the implementation of the WHO STOP AIDS package to improve identification, diagnosis, and management of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) among children living with HIV in Nigeria. Recent Service Quality Assessments (SQA) and Data Quality Assessments (DQA) identified critical gaps across supported facilities.

Objectives
The Senior Associate, M&E and QI will provide technical leadership and coordination for:

• Monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Data quality assurance.
• Implementation and scale-up of QI initiatives.
• Use of data for decision-making.
• The role will ensure that facility-driven QI projects are data-informed, monitored effectively, and aligned with program outcomes.

Key Responsibilties

• Coordinate preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Provide supportive supervision and mentorship to Facility QI Teams, state teams, and data staff.
• Lead the design and strengthening of M&E systems for pediatric AHD services across supported facilities.
• Conduct and coordinate routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA) and implement data quality improvement plans.
• Guide implementation of QI methodologies, including PDSA cycles, root cause analysis, and run charts.
• Support facilities to develop QI project charters, including aims, indicators, and change ideas.
• Provide technical leadership for the design and implementation of facility-level Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Oversee routine data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting at facility and state levels.
• Develop and standardize data collection tools, reporting templates, and indicator definitions.
• Establish and manage systems for tracking QI performance indicators across facilities.
• Promote the use of data for decision-making through routine data review meetings and performance monitoring.
• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders (SASCP, implementing partners, facility teams) to ensure alignment and effective program implementation.

Key Deliverables

• Facility-level QI project charters and implementation reports.
• Routine data quality assessment reports.
• Run charts and dashboards for facility performance monitoring.
• Documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Functional M&E system for pediatric AHD across supported facilities.
• Standardized QI tools and reporting templates.
• Monthly and quarterly performance reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in public health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in M&E and/or Quality Improvement in HIV or public health programs.

Strong experience in:

• Implementation of QI methodologies (PDSA cycles, root cause analysis)
• Experience working with HIV programs, particularly pediatric or AHD programs
• Experience with digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboCollect, ODK).
• Health information systems
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, DHIS2, Power BI, STATA, or similar)
• Data quality assessment (DQA)

Core Competencies:

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong facilitation and mentorship skills.

Reporting Line:
The Senior Associate, M&E and QI will report to the Project Coordinator / Technical Lead and work closely with:

• State teams.
• Facility QI teams.
• Implementing partners.
• CIHP technical teams.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Current CV; Suitability statement not more than 200 words indicating position and location, in Microsoft Word format to: [email protected] using the Job Title, location and Applicant's full name (e.g., COM01 Abuja, ADESUWA NWACHUKWU) as the subject of the mail.
Or
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Grant duration- Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.
• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.