Background
In order to accelerate progress towards meeting MDGs 4, 5 and 6, the Federal Government of Nigeria removed user-fee for Contraceptives for the end-users in all public facilities in Nigeria making contraceptives easy accessible to the end users made possible with support from donors/partners following this policy, a robust Logistics Management Information System was put in place to support the program. There is also a plan to expand the commodities so managed to include other reproductive health commodities including lifesaving essential medicines for Maternal and Child Health. For the system to remain functional and effective, there is need for the availability of manpower to provide the necessary technical support to states and at the federal level.
The support for the LMIS includes the deployment and use of an electronic database and warehousing software (CHANNEL) that would support the contraceptives and other health commodities. The software initially built on Visual Basics programming language and has been modified and used by many countries to electronically capture their supply chain management of drugs and medical commodities and currently in its web based version.
In addition there is a need to support the selected states to track RMNCAH service data using the DHIS Tools and other software provided by Government and ensure summary forms are collected, collated and entered to respective tools and reports are generated for decision making in the states.
To strengthen this process UNFPA is looking for eight (8) M&E/Data Assistants to work in the above stated locations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Data Assistants, under the direct supervision of the Program Officer (M&E) in the UNFPA sub-offices, and collaboration with NPP/FP would perform the following tasks;
- Provide support to the state M&E processes in line with M&E framework
- Review the quality of existing M&E data sources
- Support the HMIS Officers in the states ministries of health to ensure routine NHMIS data transmission from the PHC to the LGAs
- Provide technical support to the State HMIS officers to strengthen the data management process
- Input RIRF and other logistics data from Central Medical Stores, State Stores, LGA stores and Service Delivery Points (Tertiary Hospitals, State General Hospitals, Specialist Hospitals, Primary Health Care Centres, Dispensaries etc) into designated CHANNEL computers
- Ensure that all data entered into CHANNEL is accurate following verification with the RIRFs, waybills and delivery notes and report any anomalies.
- Generate consumption, stock on hand, stock-out and other relevant reports to facilitate requests for supply, forecasting, inventory, etc
- Analyze logistics data and information generated and prepare reports that inform appropriate decision making and follow up action
- Provide technical support to the State Ministry of Health RH/FP Unit in proper data management of commodities and medicines
- Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor
Competencies
Values
- Exemplifying integrity
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Embracing change
Core Competencies
- Achieving results
- Being accountable
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships
- Communicating for impact
Required Skillset
- Strategically positioning UNFPA programmes
- Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness
- Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information
- Providing a technical support system
- Strengthening the programming capacity of implementing partners
- Facilitating quality programmatic results
- Internal and External relations and advocacy for results mobilization
Required Skills and Experience
The Ideal Candidate should:
- Be a Nigerian National
- Bsc or HND in any related field with ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team with little or minimal supervision
- Previous experience in data entry ; experience using CHANNEL application is an added advantage
- Strong familiarity in working with Microsoft suite (MS Words, MS Excel, Power point etc) and other office application software
Related Programme Skills
Because the nature of work is programme focused, involving other groups and various timelines and activities, related skills of good time management, managing deadlines and good team relationships are essential. Knowledge of the UN system is desirable.
United Nations Considerations:
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No fee:
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations does not concern itself with information on applicant's bank accounts.
The UN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.