Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer – Notify Health Nigeria
Notify Health is hiring a remote Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer in Nigeria, with Abuja preferred. Salary is NGN 500,000–730,000 per month.
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer opportunity at Notify Health is a remote role based in Nigeria, with Abuja preferred. The position focuses on data quality, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and process improvement for vaccination reminder programmes.
The role is full-time, offered on a 12-month contract with the possibility of renewal, and requires travel of up to 10%, mainly to implementation sites.
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About Notify Health
Notify Health is a nonprofit organisation focused on improving childhood immunisation coverage in Nigeria.
The organisation uses SMS and automated voice calls in multiple Nigerian languages to remind caregivers about vaccination appointments.
According to the organisation, its reminder programmes have reached caregivers of more than 50,000 children in three Nigerian states.
About the MEL Officer Role
The MEL Officer will support the quality and effectiveness of Notify Health’s data and monitoring systems.
A major part of the role involves reviewing data submissions, identifying errors, conducting audits, processing and analysing data, and providing feedback to improve data quality.
The position also contributes to improving data processes, training staff and identifying opportunities for automation and more efficient monitoring systems.
Key Responsibilities
Executing the MEL System – 60%
The officer will:
- Review data submissions from health workers and field staff.
- Provide feedback on record-keeping and photo quality.
- Conduct ongoing programme and project audits.
- Produce reports and recommendations.
- Support evaluation activities through data processing, cleaning and analysis.
Digitisation – 20%
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing photos of health records.
- Determining which records proceed to data entry.
- Overseeing data entry activities.
- Checking completed entries for errors.
- Investigating and adjudicating data discrepancies.
- Producing feedback and reports for the data entry team.
Process Improvement and Learning – 20%
The officer will also:
- Travel to selected training days.
- Train staff on SurveyCTO data collection and data entry.
- Contribute MEL findings to programme meetings.
- Propose improvements to monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Support automation and improvements to templates and workflows.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field such as:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Statistics
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Development Economics
- Computer Science
- Business Administration
Candidates should also have:
- At least 3 years of hands-on MEL, programme analytics or similar data-driven experience in health or development programmes.
- Strong spreadsheet skills, particularly Google Sheets.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong written and spoken English communication.
- Fluency in Nigerian Pidgin.
- Ability to work remotely with reliable internet and a computer.
- Commitment to accurate and rigorous use of data.
Preferred Skills
The following are considered advantageous:
- SurveyCTO, ODK or KoboToolbox experience.
- Experience training people to use data tools.
- Additional Nigerian languages, particularly Ebira, Tiv or Fulfulde.
- Experience with Nigeria’s health system.
- Immunisation programme experience.
- Experience working with CSOs, health workers and facility-level data.
- SQL, Google Data Studio or Google Apps Script skills.
Salary and Benefits
Notify Health expects most candidates to fall within a monthly compensation range of NGN 500,000–730,000, equivalent to approximately USD 370–550, depending on location and experience.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Financial support for a suitable remote working environment.
- Professional development and training budget.
- Competitive annual leave.
- Competitive maternity leave after one year of employment.
The role also offers significant autonomy in organising day-to-day work.
Job Details
Organisation: Notify Health
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer
Location: Nigeria, remote; Abuja preferred
Contract: 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Hours: Full-time
Travel: Up to 10%
Probation: 6 months
Salary: NGN 500,000–730,000 per month
Application Deadline: October 18, 2026
How to Apply
Applicants should apply through the Notify Health recruitment process.
The initial application takes approximately 45–60 minutes and includes an application form and a short 10-minute quiz. A cover letter is not required at the first stage.
Further stages may include test tasks and interviews.
Notify Health states that it aims to respond to applicants at each stage within two weeks of the deadline, although timing may vary depending on the number of applications.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the MEL Officer position based?
The role is remote within Nigeria, with Abuja preferred.
What is the salary?
The expected compensation range is NGN 500,000–730,000 per month, depending on location and experience.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of hands-on experience in MEL, programme analytics or similar data-driven roles in health or development programmes.
Is the position remote?
Yes. The position is listed as remote, although travel of up to 10% is required, mainly to implementation sites.
What contract is offered?
The contract is for 12 months, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.
When is the deadline?
Applications should be submitted by October 18, 2026.
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