Job Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – Health Program in Rural Communities

Job Vacancy: Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – Health Program in Rural Communities

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About Us

Husk Power Systems (“Husk”) is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husk’s mission is to superchange economic growth and social well-being in rural communities that are unserved and underserved.

Program Background

The healthcare challenges in Nigeria are pressing, with high maternal and child mortality rates attributed to preventable diseases like malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea. The lack of reliable power in healthcare centers exacerbates these issues, with only 60% of centers receiving intermittent electricity and the remaining 40% lacking access entirely. This dire situation not only impacts healthcare services but also demoralizes medical practitioners.

The program aims to address this by providing clean and reliable power to rural healthcare centers in Doma LGA Nasarawa state, which are either far from potentially being connected to power from a mini-grid or do not have reliable power from the main grid at all. Four healthcare centers catering to 951 patients monthly will be equipped with solar hybrid systems, benefiting over 40,000 community members. Engaging 44 community healthcare workers and a midwife, this initiative ensures an uninterrupted power supply, fostering improved and accessible healthcare delivery. Moreover, the project will enhance healthcare efficiency by supplying vaccine fridges, microscopes, and other necessary equipment powered by the installed solar systems. Comprehensive training for healthcare workers on utilizing these appliances will be provided.

Additionally, the centers will offer phone charging, battery swapping stations, and e-bike charging for patients and visitors, generating income to cover maintenance and service costs. Local support will drive project installation, and technicians from the community will receive training to operate and maintain the systems and manage the extra services provided.

By providing reliable power and essential healthcare equipment, these health centers aim to significantly increase patient access to quality healthcare within their communities, reducing the need for lengthy journeys to distant facilities. This initiative not only improves healthcare services but also creates sustainable solutions catering to the community’s energy needs.

Expected Results

• 4 healthcare centers powered by clean reliable energy sources and equipped with basic equipment, such as vaccine fridges, microscopes, and other basic healthcare equipment to function efficiently
• 24/7 access to healthcare centers, with reliable power even at night time
• Reduction in travel time to access basic healthcare services
• Reduction in maternal and child mortality by 10% in the first 3 years
• Capacity building sessions tailored to improve job security and retention of community health workers.
• Job creation for 8 persons across the 4 health centers to operate and maintain the solar hybrid system.
• Provision of additional services for the communities: phone charging, EV battery charging/swapping station, and ice blocks sale.

Job Description

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant – Health Program in Rural Communities

Location: Nasarawa

Type: Onsite

Contract Duration: One-off engagement on a quarterly basis – January 2024 (baseline survey), April 2024 (midline survey); June 2024 (end-line survey).

Job Overview:

Husk is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant to join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our health program focused on rural communities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and overseeing monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the effective delivery and impact of our health intervention in Nasarawa state.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Design and Planning:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand program objectives, outcomes, and indicators.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework aligned with program goals.

M & E System Development:

• Design and implement a robust M&E system that includes data collection tools, reporting mechanisms, and feedback loops.
• Develop and refine data collection protocols, ensuring alignment with best practices and ethical standards.

Data Collection and Analysis:

• Oversee the collection of quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and other relevant methods.
• Conduct rigorous data analysis to derive meaningful insights and trends, and regularly report findings to program stakeholders.

Performance Measurement:

• Establish baseline data and performance indicators to track progress against program goals.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for adjustments as needed.

Capacity Building:

• Provide training and capacity-building support to program staff in M&E methodologies and data management.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within the program team.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality assurance measures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of collected data.
• Conduct regular audits of data collection processes and reporting systems.

Reporting and Communication:

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports on program progress, outcomes, and impact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate findings in a clear and accessible manner, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.

Key Deliverables:

M&E Framework and Plan:

• Develop a comprehensive M&E framework that outlines program goals, objectives, indicators, data sources, and data collection methods.
• Create an M&E plan detailing the schedule for data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation activities.

Baseline Assessment:

• Conduct a baseline assessment to establish the initial status of key health indicators in the target rural communities.
• Document existing health infrastructure, community resources, and health-seeking behaviours.

Data Collection Tools:

• Design and develop standardized data collection tools, including surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides.
• Ensure data collection tools are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the rural context.

M&E System Implementation:

• Implement the M&E system, including setting up data collection processes, training field staff, and establishing data management protocols.
• Oversee the rollout of the M&E system and troubleshoot any issues that arise during implementation.

Regular Data Collection:

• Coordinate and oversee regular data collection activities to capture quantitative and qualitative data on program activities and outcomes.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of collected data from field locations.

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

• Analyze collected data using appropriate statistical methods and data analysis tools.
• Interpret findings and generate actionable insights that contribute to evidence-based decision-making.

Progress Reports:

• Prepare regular progress reports summarizing program achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Provide insights into the effectiveness of program strategies and suggest adjustments as needed.

Mid-Term and Final Evaluations:

• Conduct mid-term and final evaluations to assess the overall impact of the health program in rural communities.
• Produce comprehensive evaluation reports with recommendations for program improvement or scaling.

Capacity Building and Training Materials:

• Develop and deliver training materials on M&E methodologies for program staff and local partners.
• Conduct training sessions to build the capacity of stakeholders in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain a comprehensive M&E documentation system, including data archives, reports, and lessons learned.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions to disseminate M&E findings and best practices among relevant stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and implement quality assurance measures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of collected data.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews to maintain data quality standards.

All reports to be delivered to the Project Team.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven 7-10 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the context of health programs in rural settings.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, with proficiency in relevant data collection & analysis tools and statistical software (STATA/SPSS/Excel, KoboCollect, Nvivo/Dedoose).

• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with health indicators, data collection methodologies, and evaluation frameworks.

• Well-organized, with the ability to track multiple milestones, deliverables and ,deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to verbally communicate in Hausa language
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural, team-based environment

Additional Information

Consultancy Fees

NGN 200,000 – NGN 300,000 for every consulting engagement -one week for each engagement

Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

DISCLAIMER:

This description indicates the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as the essential functions a person must be able to perform to do this job. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Husk Power Energy Systems Nigeria Limited is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. We hire without consideration of race, colour, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, or any other basis protected by law.

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa State

Job date: Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:37:27 GMT

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