National Consultant- Immunization Programme Monitoring & Evaluation at UNICEF - NAIJA STICK

National Consultant- Immunization Programme Monitoring & Evaluation at UNICEF

Background

Across Africa, millions of children remain unprotected from vaccine-preventable diseases; nearly one in four zero-dose children lives in just a few high-burden countries. 

• Nigeria has the highest burden of zero-dose and under-vaccinated children, and the country is facing its consequences through recurrent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
• UNICEF is uniquely positioned to lead this initiative due to its long-standing mandate, operational reach, and technical capacities in immunization across Africa. 
• To complement Nigeria’s efforts to reduce zero-dose children, UNICEF is committed to and partnering with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) towards advancing child survival and health security. 

How can you make a difference?

Purpose of the Assignment

By leveraging the existing data management structure, the consultant will facilitate and provide technical leadership in strengthening routine immunization data systems across the UNICEF-supported LGAs through the use of Power BI for real-time monthly tracking, development of standardized call-in data tools, data quality review, performance analysis, and prompt feedback for data use for action at the supported states.

Scope Of Work

Under the joint supervision of the UNICEF Health Manager (Immunization) and Health Specialist the consultant will work with the UNICEF Field Offices and State Primary Health Development Boards for the following-

• Lead routine immunization evidence generation in the 40 targeted LGAs and in the outbreak affected states
• Develop and manage the line list of health facilities supported by UNICEF and ensure the conduct of planned RI sessions in the facilities
• Facilitate the collection and analysis of baseline defaulter tracking data
• Assist the analysis of Vaccine preventable disease outbreak data to determine intervention.
• Establish linkage with State, LGA M&E focal persons, and the WFP's
• Organize orientation on the project data management for State and LGA M&E focal persons for the supported states/LGAs

Deliverables

Baseline report evidence of tracking performance, including key gaps and recommendations

• Updated and validated line list of all UNICEF-supported health facilities.
• Orientation sessions conducted for State/LGA M&E teams
• Fully functional Power BI dashboards and Google Sheet–based call-in data tool for RI and PIRI tracking across supported states.
• Monthly tracking report on planned vs. conducted RI sessions (fixed & outreach)

Work Assignments Overview

Baseline report of 40 LGA coverage analysis and identification of defaulter children, evidencing key gaps and recommendations.

• Develop, maintain, and manage a comprehensive line list of UNICEF-supported health facilities, ensuring the implementation and monitoring of planned Routine Immunization (RI) sessions.

Minimum Requirements

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Social Science, Demography, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Education, or a relevant field.

• Eight years of relevant professional work experience with field work experience in Nigeria.
• Must have Background/familiarity with data analytics and complex information management.
• Experience In Complex And Large-scale Data Management
• Familiarity with different data analytics and visualization, and practical experience in the development of real monitoring dashboards using BI applications and other mobile application platforms like ODK.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (written & verbal) across multiple audiences with the ability to influence others while working in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

High motivation, and dedication to deliver results within strict timeframes.

Experience in overseeing large, decentralized teams

Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of any of the three major local language is an advantage. Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

How to Apply 

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