• Application Deadline: Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Consultants: Health Management Information Systems(HMIS) Assessment


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification


• Experience 7 years


• Location Abuja , Bauchi , Borno , Kebbi , Kogi , Oyo , Plateau , Sokoto


• Job Field NGO/Non-Profit 

Position B: Lead Consultant (National Consultant)         

Position C: National data analyst

Experience: Eight Years’ Experience

Location: FCT, Bauchi, Borno, Plateau, Nassarawa, Kogi, Kebbi, Sokoto and Oyo states.

Duration: May-June, 2022.

Malaria Consortium requires qualified research personnel that will focus on conducting an assessment to evaluate the HMIS performance in eight SMC-implementing states and the FCT Abuja the assessment will inform the development and implementation of a continuous data quality improvement and use plan for HMIS at state, LGA and HFs levels. The findings from the assessment will guide the development of a comprehensive action plan to improve malaria data quality in selected health facilities across the eight states and the FCT Abuja.

Specific Activities for the personnel

National consultant

• Oversee the data analysis component of the assignment.


• Work with state consultants in the selection of HFs according to the protocol.


• Support training on the survey tools for the data collectors.


• Prepare data collection and supervision plans.


• Track, review and validate electronic submission from field data collectors daily.


• Monitor data collectors directly in the state during data collection.


• Review of HMIS assessment questionnaire.


• Field supervision/monitoring plan.


• Collated training reports and activity reports.


• Coordinate the entire field work.


• Quality-assure daily submissions from the state teams.


• Write a final report on the assignments outlining the best practices, the lessons learnt, challenges, achievements, and recommendations.

National data analyst

• An interim data analysis plan.


• Collation of all data generated from the assessment across the states.


• Analysis of the entire data, the collection process, recommendations, and conclusions.

State-level consultant

• Selected HFs for assessment.


• An interim data analysis plan.


• Submit a final report with revisions based on the inputs and feedback on the draft report.


• Organizing data collection visits in facilities (making initial contact, preparing a schedule of data collection visits, etc.).


• Supervising data collection activities: − make sure data collection protocols are followed. Arrange for regular communication with data collection teams − Check data collection forms at the end of each day for completeness and legibility − Ensure data are uploaded on ODK server at the end of each day and at national level by the end of the assessment.


• Collecting and storing data collection forms and sending them to the lead consultant.


• Follow up with LGA and state HMIS officers to fill self - administered questionnaire


• Cover selected LGA/HFs and supervise 2 assessment teams.


• Help the assessment teams collect data, collect, and review the completed questionnaires, troubleshoot problems, and finalize and submit the completed questionnaire using SurveyCTO.


• Have the daily schedule and contact numbers of the assessment team.


• Visit each team during the assessment and help the team complete the assessment (where necessary).

Required consultant qualification

National Consultant

• Minimum of Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or related fields and at least 7 years post-graduation.


• Previous experience in assessments, and surveys, especially within the Public Health sector and HMIS system strengthening.


• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is required.


• Excellent training and supervisory skills.


• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills


• A proven ability to work as part of a team and, independently.


• Excellent ability in data analysis especially qualitative data analysis and interpretation.


• Demonstrated report writing skills for quantitative study and surveys.


• Experience using qualitative software e,g Nvivo, ATLasTi, etc


• Ability to work under stressful conditions and to remain flexible and calm under pressure.


• Experience of proactively identifying and addressing bottlenecks/issues desired.

National Data Analyst (qualitative and quantitative)

• Degree holder in Mathematics, Demography, Statistics, or other related disciplines with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience.


• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health research methodology.


• Must be familiar with statistical tools like STATA, Nvivo, ATLas, etc.


• Excellent analysis of survey results.


• Demonstrable report writing skills.

State consultant

• Minimum of Master’s degree in the Social Sciences or related fields and at least 5 years post-graduation.


• Previous experience in assessments, and surveys, especially within the Public Health sector and HMIS system strengthening.


• Knowledge of malaria and its prevention, diagnosis, and treatment is required.


• Excellent training and supervisory skills.


• Excellent experience in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with team members and state personnel.

Timelines for Activities:

• May-June, 2022

No of TA Days

• State Consultants -15days


• Lead Consultant (National Consultant)  -13days


• National data analyst – 8days

Interested and qualified candidate who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should kindly fill the form using the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo6lqnv-kIVaaum64VVaRgrKNItr2RjGH1B_bdb7xwlS9IhA/viewform?usp=pp_url before 8am Monday, 9th May, 2022.

Kindly note that applicants who do not follow this specification, will be disqualified.

All application should be sent in on or before 7:59am Monday, 9th May, 2022.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Kindly note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore early applications are highly encouraged.

NB: Malaria Consortium does not accept or ask for payment during recruitment. We also would not accept hardcopy CVs; all applications should be sent through the above link.