Job Title: Data Entry Clerks Needed at JhPiego

G-ANC/PNC Project in Bauchi State: Improving Maternal and Newborn Health

The G-ANC/PNC project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Bauchi state, Nigeria. This two-year initiative provides technical assistance to strengthen the state's Primary Health Care (PHC) system and increase the utilization of essential services.

Project Goals:

• Scale-up Group ANC/PNC (G-ANC/PNC): This model involves group antenatal care and postnatal care sessions, fostering peer support and information sharing among pregnant women and mothers. Bauchi state will lead the expansion of G-ANC/PNC services.
• Improve Service Delivery: The project aims to enhance the quality of services offered at Primary Health Facilities (PHFs) for mothers and newborns.
• Increase Utilization of RMNCAH+N Services: The project focuses on improving the uptake of essential services along the continuum of care, including:
  • RMNCH: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
  • N: Nutrition
  • HLLs: High-Impact Lifesaving Interventions

Jhpiego's Role:

Jhpiego, a global health non-profit organization, provides technical assistance to the Bauchi State Ministry of Health (SMoH) and the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA).

Project Implementation:

The project will be implemented in approximately 206 PHFs across Bauchi state.

M&E Specialist Responsibilities:

A crucial role in the project is the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist. Their key responsibilities include:

• Data Quality Assurance: Ensuring accurate and complete documentation of client information in service delivery registers maintained by facility staff.
• Data Management and Reporting: Mentoring facility staff on proper data collection and reporting using National Health Management Information System (NHMIS) tools and project-specific forms.
• Data Analysis and Utilization: Supporting facility Quality Improvement (QI) teams in data analysis, validation, and using data for informed decision-making.
• Data Entry and Stock Management: Assisting facilities with data entry into project forms and ensuring adequate stock of data collection tools.
• M&E Issue Resolution: Addressing any data quality or reporting challenges encountered at the facility level.

Performance Measurement:

The project's success will be measured by:

• Accurate and Timely Data Collection: Complete and correct client information documented in service registers by facility staff.
• Complete and Timely Reporting: Timely submission of project data to designated M&E personnel.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilization of data for quality improvement initiatives within facilities.

Required Qualifications for M&E Specialist:

• Minimum of a secondary school certificate (SSCE), diploma, or degree.
• Strong understanding of NHMIS data tools and reporting processes.
• Prior experience in data collection, research, or fieldwork (preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with data collection software.
• Residency in Bauchi state (advantageous).
• Fluency in English and the local dialect (advantageous).
• Willingness to volunteer with Jhpiego.

This project has the potential to significantly improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Bauchi state by strengthening the PHC system, promoting G-ANC/PNC services, and ensuring accurate data collection and utilization.